Conducted initial assessments and evaluations of patient's needs.
Maintained accurate client records in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Facilitated referrals to community resources such as housing, transportation, employment opportunities.
Educated clients on available resources and services within their communities.
Group Facilitator
ALS United
11.2023 - Current
Provided case management services and referrals to individuals requiring additional assistance.
Provided advocacy specified by program and contract guidelines.
Support Coordinator
Healthfirst
02.2021 - 12.2023
Interact with providers, clinical staff, managers, and other departments to ensure work is attached with efficiency and accuracy
Create authorizations for case manager review
Complete reports, and provides telephonic outreach to SNF facilities to coordinate care.
Social Work Internship
Dr. Tiffany Griffiths PsyD. & Associates
01.2022 - 08.2022
Assessed client needs with a focus on internal strengths and resourcefulness
Created treatment plans that were person centered, driven with solutions and designed to increase lasting resiliency and lead to positive change.
Family Worker
Luzerne County Head Start
11.2012 - 02.2021
Advocated and worked with families of enrolled children to strengthen knowledge of community resources and link families to appropriate agencies and services
Completed applications for applying families, determining eligibility and utilizing all government forms necessary
Coordinated care to facilitate school medical requirements
Ensured children's medical, dental, vision, and immunization standards of care were up to date and appointments kept.
Social Work Internship
01.2020 - 03.2020
Performed social work admission assessments
Identified current status, discharge plans, and initiated care plans
Coordinated care for safe discharge plan, making all referrals, medical appointments, medical equipment, and home care appointments.
Social Work Internship
Allied Hospice
01.2019 - 06.2019
Participated in weekly interdisciplinary care team meeting and assisted in developing and reviewing care plans
Documented all services in the medical record.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Widener University
09.2022
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) -
Misericordia University
05.2020
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Keystone College
09.2014
Skills
Documentation
Goal Setting
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Healthcare knowledge
Resource Monitoring
Care Planning
Additional Information
Professional Licenses , New York State Licensed Master Social Worker #119205-01
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Social Worker #SW140051