Experienced 20+ year social services professional with strong commitment to fostering positive outcomes and enhancing community well-being. Adept at providing support, advocacy, and resources to diverse populations while maintaining high ethical standards. Demonstrates collaborative approach, adaptability to changing needs, and focus on delivering impactful results. Skilled in case management, crisis intervention, and effective communication. Long term care, HUD and CCRC experience. Management experience focusing on creating a positive working environment and productivity.
Work History
Residential Living Social Worker
3 Years 4 Months
Living Branches- Dock Woods | 06.2023 - Current
Evaluated and responded to residents' social, emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs.
Provides social work support, advocacy, education, and resources to both CCRC community residents and affordable senior housing (HUD) residents.
Facilitated collaboration among residents, families, healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary team members to formulate comprehensive support plans.
Collaborated with residents and families to navigate transitions across the continuum of care, enhancing overall experience and satisfaction.
Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements, organizational policies and HUD regulations.
Support resident and families through the changes of health status, adjustment to residential living , transitioning to higher level of care and significant life changes.
uphold and abide by HUD regulations, compliance and software programs.
answer,respond, and activate emergency residential living response devices
Implemented community outreach programs, increasing access to resources for underserved populations.
Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
completed Living Branches supervisor training program
Conducted settlements for independent living
assisted in turnover inspections and well as HUD regulated inspections
aided resident through the Living Branches benevolent fund
assisted residential living director with director duties. operational independent living tasks and job shadowing
Conducted comprehensive interviews and selection processes to secure exceptional talent for team development.
Managed social work assistant team to enhance client support and program efficiency.
Oversaw social service department operations, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.
Performed comprehensive psychosocial assessments and resident interviews to gather necessary documentation. Assisted in conducting admission assessments and resident interviews for accurate information collection. Supported the completion of required documentation through detailed resident interviews.
Facilitated collaboration among nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care, physicians, residents, and families.
Ensured protection of resident rights through effective implementation of social service policies and procedures.
assisted residents and families with healthcare decision making, advance directives, power of attorney, and guardianship
coordinated discharge planning and referrals
provided guidance regarding Medicare, medicaid, insurances and other healthcare benefits
managed resident grievances and worked towards appropriate resolutions
participated in multidisciplinary meeting to promote continuity of quality care
Assistant Residential Department Manager
3 Years 11 Months
Cape Counseling Services | 05.2004 - 04.2008
Developed and implemented training programs to enhance staff performance and service delivery.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve client care strategies and operational efficiency.
Analyzed program outcomes to identify areas for improvement and recommend strategic adjustments.
Oversaw departmental operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
Maintained a professional work environment by addressing conflicts proactively and fostering open communication among staff members.
supervised three 24hour group homes and three semi supervised apartments serving adults with serious and persistent mental illness
Optimized scheduling practices to ensure adequate staffing during peak business hours without sacrificing employee satisfaction or budgetary constraints.
monitored department billing and budgeting
conducted admissions, including screening, intake, financial information and charting
Developed individual care plans and monitored resident progress
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Stockton University | Absecon, NJ | 05-2001
High School Diploma
Lower Cape May Regional High School | Cape May, NJ | 05-1996
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