Kilie Droney
Plainville,CT
Summary
Caring Social Worker offering case management expertise with proven competence to quickly build trust and rapport with clients from diverse cultures. Highly adept at case planning and management and dedicated to providing excellent service to individuals and families.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker/Discharge Planner
Riverside Health and Rehab
East Hartford, CT
05.2021 - Current
- Implemented social service interventions to achieve treatment goals and address client needs.
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
- Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs.
- Counseled and prepared residents for transition to independent living.
- Identified and addressed financial and emotional barriers to discharge and recovery.
- Administered conflict resolution strategies to help families resolve disputes.
- Educated patients and caregivers on community resources and post-acute level of care criteria, benefits and coverage.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of mental health case managers and disability workers.
Internship
Riverside Health and Rehab
Plainville, CT
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Implemented social service interventions to achieve treatment goals and address client needs.
- Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
- Counseled and prepared residents for transition to independent living.
- Educated patients and caregivers on community resources and post-acute level of care criteria, benefits and coverage.
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
Care Coordinator
Pediatric Associates
Bristol, CT
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Facilitated on-going assessment of patient and family needs and oversaw implementation of interdisciplinary team plan of care.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Implemented social service interventions to achieve treatment goals and address client needs.
Social Worker
Department of Children and Families
Waterbury, CT
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Supervised visits between children and parents at various sites by providing children with age-appropriate opportunities for interaction with parents and by maintaining safety of all participants.
- Assisted on writing petitions, court reports, case plans and other legal documents.
- Collaborated with licensed Social Workers to perform home assessments and unscheduled wellness checks.
- Attended meetings, training courses and conferences to advance professional knowledge.
Internship
Department of Children and Family Services
Hartford, CT
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
- Collaborated with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized plans for each case.
- Interviewed clients individually and in groups to assess situations, capabilities and problems.
- Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
- Attended hearings with victims to provide emotional support.
- Interfaced with local court system, attending court proceedings and working directly with attorneys.
- Investigated reports or indications of abuse, neglect or exploitation of at-risk adults, adolescents and children.
Internship
Capital Preparatory Magnet School
Hartford, CT
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Worked teachers, administrators, students, parents and external support agencies to maximize treatment success.
- Counseled individuals and groups in specific problem areas.
- Implemented behavioral improvements plans by working directly with teachers.
- Attended meetings, training, conferences and seminars to advance professional knowledge.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT05.2022
Bachelors Degree - Social Work
University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT2019
Human Services/ Pre-Social Work - Human Services
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CT2016
LMSW License 2023
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Telephone etiquette
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Empathetic
- Team player
- Discharge Planning
- Assessment skills
- Referrals and networking
References
References upon request
Timeline
Internship
Riverside Health and Rehab
10.2021 - 03.2022
Social Worker/Discharge Planner
Riverside Health and Rehab
05.2021 - Current
Care Coordinator
Pediatric Associates
11.2020 - 05.2021
Social Worker
Department of Children and Families
07.2019 - 10.2020
Internship
Department of Children and Family Services
08.2018 - 08.2019
Internship
Capital Preparatory Magnet School
01.2017 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Social Work
Sacred Heart University
Bachelors Degree - Social Work
University of Saint Joseph
Human Services/ Pre-Social Work - Human Services
Naugatuck Valley Community College
LMSW License 2023
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