Kimberly Desir-Johnson, LSW
Columbus,OH
Summary
Resourceful and personable Social Worker with deep knowledge in facilitating communication and providing appropriate solutions. Offering strong organizational, problem-solving,communication and networking skills. Collaborative and determined to meet the needs of the person first, all the while adding to the organizational mission.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Service Coordinator
Catholic Social Services
05.2021 - Current
- Served 220 low income older adults and persons living with disabilities in HUD housing. With goal of aging in place and keeping residents housed.
- Maintained accurate records and full compliance with government regulations and agency guidelines.
- Initiated contact with appropriate service providers to request referrals and followed up to confirm resident needs were adequately met.
- Developed productive working relationships with property management company in order to collaborate and advocate for residents' housing.
- Developed connections with local churches, schools, government agencies, and charitable organizations.
- Communicated with clients and service providers to provide updates on work progress.
- Assisted resident's in obtaining or maintaining public benefits including, Medicaid, SSI, Medicare Savings Programs and SNAP
Patient Transport
Nationwide Children's Hospital
10.2016 - 04.2021
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Certified
- Communicated on interdisciplinary team
- Established friendly, safe and caring atmosphere while attending patients
- Safe and gentle handling of patients.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Arts -
Capital University
Columbus, United States07.2021
Skills
- Accurate Recordkeeping
- Community liaison
- Resource Utilization
- Service monitoring and evaluation
- Needs Assessment
- Individualized service plans
- Client Advocacy
- Active Listening
- Relationship Building
- Excellent Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Goal Setting
Certification
Licensed Social Worker, Ohio, S.2207214
Leadership Experience
Dwell Community Church, Bible Study Leader, 03/2019-Present, Serve as a volunteer bible teacher, mentor, and lay counselor for high school and college aged students
Volunteer Experience
- Clintonville Beechwold Community Resource Center, individualized case management, 01/2021-08/2021, Provide individualized case management to seniors in the Clintonville Community
- St. Vincent Family Center, prevention social work intern, 08/2016-03/2017, Provided behavioral case management and prevention to at risk youth
- Children’s Miracle Network Celebration, awareness and fundraising, 03/2009, Raised awareness on crucial medical issues and helped raise funds
- National Association of Children’s Hospital’s Family Advocacy Day, lobbyist, 06/2007, Lobbied for crucial healthcare issues at Capitol Hill
Accomplishments
- Selected to present at the 2024 American Association of Service Coordinator's Annual National Conference, partnering with a Justice in Aging Juris Doctor.
- Collaborated with coworker, master gardeners, local and national grants as well as community agencies to create a community garden at the housing complex.
- Utilized multiple community resources to advocate for multiple residents to stay housed.
Timeline
Service Coordinator
Catholic Social Services
05.2021 - Current
Patient Transport
Nationwide Children's Hospital
10.2016 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Arts -
Capital University
Licensed Social Worker, Ohio, S.2207214
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