Leslie Pires
East Falmouth,MA
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. 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 diagnosis management. Committed to achieving high-quality, cost-effective care for patients and families.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker
Royal Nursing and Rehab
Falmouth, ME
02.2026 - Current
- Advocated for patient needs in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during challenging behavioral situations.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patients' psychological and emotional well-being.
- Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.
- Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.
Assistant Director
Cape Abilities
Hyannis, MA
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Managed payroll documentation, time-card approval and leave requests.
- Participated in management team meetings and interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
- Fostered relationships with residents and families.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Child Welfare Supervisor
Lutheran Services Florida
06.2018 - 05.2025
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Supervised 5 Case Managers and their cases
- Attended court sessions, spoke with attorneys, GAL, and the Sheriff's Office.
- Teams Meetings, Facilitated Meetings
- Worked with families that had substance issues, Domestic Violence, and child abuse.
Patient Tech (PCT) Cardiac Unit
Bayfront Health St. Petersburg
01.2015 - 06.2018
- Respected patients by recognizing rights and maintaining confidentiality.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05-2018
Skills
- communication skills
- Hardworking
- Staff management
- Recruitment and hiring
- Employee relations
- Crisis intervention
- Case management
- Active listening
Certification
-Certified Child Welfare Case Manager
-CPR Certified
-MAP Certified
-Working with Children, the elderly, and people with developmental disabilities
Timeline
Social Worker
Royal Nursing and Rehab
02.2026 - Current
Assistant Director
Cape Abilities
08.2025 - 01.2026
Child Welfare Supervisor
Lutheran Services Florida
06.2018 - 05.2025
Patient Tech (PCT) Cardiac Unit
Bayfront Health St. Petersburg
01.2015 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Southern New Hampshire University