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Lauren Brinkers

Hamburg,NJ

Summary

Dedicated professional with a proven track record at Morris County Health Department, adept in health promotion and maintaining confidentiality. Excelled in reducing COVID-19 transmission and enhancing family stability through targeted support and resources. Skilled in documentation accuracy and providing emotional support, showcasing flexibility and a commitment to public health awareness.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

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Morris County Health Dpartment
09.2020 - 01.2021
  • Reduced COVID-19 transmission by effectively identifying and contacting exposed individuals.
  • Provided emotional support for distressed.
  • Enhanced community safety, providing clear guidance on isolation and quarantine procedures to exposed individuals.

Youth Advocate

Morris & Sussex Youth Advocate
04.2017 - 09.2020
  • Conducted assessments to determine types of services individuals required.
  • Assisted youth in setting achievable goals by providing guidance and support throughout their journey towards success.
  • Visited clients' homes to better comprehend environment and how it affected behavior and responses to situations.
  • Connected clients with necessary resources such as tutoring services or mental health counseling for holistic well-being enhancement.

Inpatient Social Worker

Newton Medical Center
08.2016 - 03.2017
  • Maintained individual files such as case notes, intake and discharge summaries and releases of information.
  • Developed supportive professional relationships with patients to enhance quality of life and achieve self-sufficiency.
  • Offered regular and quality contact with clients to maintain trust, assist in crisis prevention and meet individual needs.
  • Maintained professional development through ongoing education on current best practices in social work and mental health care.

Social Worker

Sussex Family Intervention Services
03.2014 - 07.2016
  • Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
  • Promoted family reunification and stability, conducting assessments and providing tailored family support services.

Education

Certified COVID-19 Tracing - COVID Investigation

John Hopkins COVID Education & Certification
NY, NY
09-2021

Master of Science - Masters Degree in Social Work

Fordham University
Bronx, NY
05-2019

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor Social Worker

Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ
01-2010

Associate of Arts - Human Services

Sussex County Community College
Newton, NJ
05-2007

Skills

  • Documentation accuracy
  • Confidentiality adherence
  • Health promotion
  • Public health awareness
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Goal setting
  • Verbal and written communication

Timeline

COVID-19 Contact Tracer

Morris County Health Dpartment
09.2020 - 01.2021

Youth Advocate

Morris & Sussex Youth Advocate
04.2017 - 09.2020

Inpatient Social Worker

Newton Medical Center
08.2016 - 03.2017

Social Worker

Sussex Family Intervention Services
03.2014 - 07.2016

Certified COVID-19 Tracing - COVID Investigation

John Hopkins COVID Education & Certification

Master of Science - Masters Degree in Social Work

Fordham University

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor Social Worker

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Associate of Arts - Human Services

Sussex County Community College

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