Maria Patricia Muriel
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Seeking a position as a Family Specialist where I can use my experience and dedication helping others Worked with people of all ages with mental health/behavioral diagnosis. Managed their care by coordinating with families, community agencies to meet client driven goals. Focused on teaching families skills addressing to their foster children basic and mental / physical health needs. Multi-cultural, Bi-lingual Speak Spanish/English Self-motivated. My experience as a HIgh Needs Case Manager has proven leadership, organizational and customer relations skills. Independently solves problems and keeps teams on task to handle diverse business requirements.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
PTFC Coordinator
The Bair Foundation
02.2021 - 10.2023
- Provided required documentation in accordance with program standards
- Participated in identifying and preparing families and children for placement
- Conducted placements and completed all documentation needed making sure it was uploaded within appropriated timelines
- Coordinated and facilitated CFT meetings for each family with team members involved in the childs care
- Developed and implemented goals and objectives with team members
- Responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of the Plan of Services and Supports through assessment, site based visits and collateral telephone contacts; requires linking and coordinating services through available community resources, funded and unfunded local service providers, intermediate care facilities Completed all service trainings and made sure families were using the skills they were taught to address childs behaviors and situations
- Monitored families and children on a weekly basis to check on progress and needs
- Ensured all medical, dental, appointments were attended withing the required timeframe
- Collaborated with team members for updates on what they are working on and reporting it to CPS worker
- Staffed with supervisor barriers and updates about each child and family
- Scheduled and coordinated weekly visits and other meetings with family and team members
- Assessed family safety and reported concerns regarding the safety of children with supervisor
- Created safety plans for each child with foster family
- Completed CIR's when needed
- Provided foster families assistance to remain in compliance, with trainings and documentation that was coming due
- Uploaded and completed documentation within scheduled time frames
- Ensured members were receiving proper education by working in collaboration with school officials and requesting ARD
- 504 plans and having open communication when needed.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment
Arizona Children's Association – 135 Alma School
Chandler, AZ.
08.2015 - 11.2021
- Completed intakes, treatment plans, Strength Needs and Cultural Discovery, crisis plan and all other paperwork in a timely manner
- Participated in IEP and psychiatric evaluations
- Closed cases as needed
- Coordinate and facilitate CFT meetings
- Utilize assessments, family strengths, collaboration of team members to create individualized treatment plans
- Assist families in obtaining needed services and monitor progress to meet client driven, culturally competent goals
- Provide community resources and linkages to services
- Collaborate with outside agencies and natural supports to help family gain independence
- Ensure all documentation is thorough, accurate and completed in a timely manner
- Completed required paperwork in Claimtrak/ Nexgen such as Independent Treatment Plans, SNCD, Assessments, progress notes, updates and services requested/received
- Completed transfers to lower levels of care and closed cases
- Participated in weekly supervision and team meetings.
Color Network
12.2014 - 10.2015
- Managed highly complex cases by coordinating behavioral health services, medical care, educational and socialization needs
- Developed treatment plans using "Meet Me Where I Am" concepts
- Conducted CFT meetings, ensured all services were in place, completed utilization reviews as needed, responded to needs of children and their families in a strength based manner
- Submitted referral packets for services. Completed intakes and case closures
- Provided assistance with Crisis calls, attended court hearings when needed
- Staffed with prescribers and therapist about any behaviors, changes in medication and requested urgent visits to keep children out of psychiatric hospitalizations
- Worked directly with members and their natural supports to establish working, trusting relationships.
- Achieved production goals and ensured each case had updated documentation at all times.
High Needs Case Manager
08.2014 - 11.2014
Bilingual High Needs Case Manager
10.2009 - 09.2010
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Social Work/Youth Services
Arizona State University
05.2002
Dual Associates Degree - Human Services Youth, Human Services Drug Abuse
El Paso Community College
05.1996
Skills
- Service Planning
- Interviewing Skills
- Fundraising Coordination
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Proficient in
- Microsoft word, outlook, windows, outlook excel, business and cell phones
Timeline
PTFC Coordinator
The Bair Foundation
02.2021 - 10.2023
Arizona Children's Association – 135 Alma School
08.2015 - 11.2021
Color Network
12.2014 - 10.2015
High Needs Case Manager
08.2014 - 11.2014
Bilingual High Needs Case Manager
10.2009 - 09.2010
Bachelor's Degree - Social Work/Youth Services
Arizona State University
Dual Associates Degree - Human Services Youth, Human Services Drug Abuse
El Paso Community College
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