JOYCE E. YODER, LSW, APHSW-C, MAPC
Allentown,PA
Summary
Compassionate counselor with solid background in providing emotional and end-of-life support and guiding individuals through grief processes. Proven ability to develop and implement bereavement support tailored to individual needs. Utilizes a strengths-based and person-centered approach to provide emotional and empathetic support.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bereavement Coordinator
Compassus Hospice
2016.01 - Current
- As coordinator for the Compassus Hamburg bereavement program, advocate for patient-centered approaches in all aspects of hospice care delivery, prioritizing dignity during the grieving and loss processes.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring seamless care coordination from pre-bereavement through the post-bereavement processes.
- Complete bereavement risk assessments and assure proper plan of care is followed for each identified bereaved, providing appropriate resources and referrals as needed.
- Facilitate individual counseling sessions, promoting healing and connection among grieving individuals.
- Organize and execute memorial events to honor deceased patients, providing families with meaningful opportunities for remembrance.
- Plan, coordinate and facilitate bereavement support groups for families of deceased hospice patients.
- Provide bereavement support to colleagues and community facilities.
Medical Social Worker
Compassus Hospice
2011.01 - 2016.01
- As a member of the hospice care team, maintained a personal field caseload of hospice patients within Berks, Schuylkill, Lebanon, Lehigh and Northampton Counties and collaborated with patients and families to promote psychosocial well-being and enhance coping skills as they face end-of-life issues.
- Researched and utilized community resources and established relationships with other healthcare professionals and community representatives to assist patients with long-term planning as they encountered issues surrounding death and dying.
- Attended patient care conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings. Initiated additional patient/family conferences when complex situational issues developed requiring additional interventions.
- Presented in-service programs to interdisciplinary team members when appropriate to educate and share information concerning psychosocial dynamics and supportive interactions with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Planned, developed, and presented annual memorial services in conjunction with Pastoral Care Counselor.
- Collaborated with team members to initiate, develop, and present Inspiring Life Events for patients to experience and celebrate as they journey through end-of-life.
Medical Social Worker/Bereavement Counselor
Lehigh Valley Hospice
2006.01 - 2011.01
- As a member of the hospice care team, conducted ongoing assessments of social, emotional and spiritual factors in order to strengthen the daily coping skills of patients and families, and assisted them in following medical recommendations to maximize the patient's health condition when appropriate to prognosis. Served as a member of Hospice Clinical Practice Council and Hospice Palliative Medicine Fellowship Committee.
- Maintained personal field caseload of hospice patients within Lehigh, Berks and Carbon Counties. Provided services for Lehigh Valley Hospital hospice inpatient unit when needed and initiated discharge planning for IPU patients when necessary.
- Researched and utilized community resources to assist patients with long-term planning for life in the community and learning to live with the issues of death and dying. Maintained continuity of patient care with other health professionals and community representatives.
Hospice Chaplain
Lehigh Valley Homecare/Hospice
2004.01 - 2006.01
Chaplain Resident
Lehigh Valley Hospital
2002.01 - 2003.01
Education
Master of Social Work - PA Licensed Social Worker
Marywood University
Scranton, PA2006-05
Master of Arts - Pastoral Counseling
Moravian Theological Seminary
Bethlehem, PA2006-05
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts/Dance/Elementary Education, Secondary Concentration in Art/Theatre
Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA2006-05
Five Units - Clinical Pastoral Education/Residency (CPE)
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Allentown, PA2003-09
Skills
- Individual Counseling
- Grief Counseling
- Strengths-Based Approach
- Person-Centered Approach
- Hospice/Palliative Care
- Medical Social Work
Certification
APHSW-C (Advanced Palliative & Hospice Social Worker)
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Board Member, Bethlehem, PA
- Lehigh County Humane Society, Volunteer, Allentown, PA
- Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Lifelong Ballet Student/Dancer, Bethlehem, PA
- Substitute Ballet Instructor
Timeline
Bereavement Coordinator
Compassus Hospice
2016.01 - Current
Medical Social Worker
Compassus Hospice
2011.01 - 2016.01
Medical Social Worker/Bereavement Counselor
Lehigh Valley Hospice
2006.01 - 2011.01
Hospice Chaplain
Lehigh Valley Homecare/Hospice
2004.01 - 2006.01
Chaplain Resident
Lehigh Valley Hospital
2002.01 - 2003.01
Master of Social Work - PA Licensed Social Worker
Marywood University
Master of Arts - Pastoral Counseling
Moravian Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts/Dance/Elementary Education, Secondary Concentration in Art/Theatre
Cedar Crest College
Five Units - Clinical Pastoral Education/Residency (CPE)
Lehigh Valley Hospital