MORGAN POTTER BELL
Lawrence
Summary
Macro practice social worker focused on advocating for the rights of all Kansans. Effective at engaging interdisciplinary teams in large-scale initiatives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Project Coordinator
KU Center For Public Partnerships And Research
03.2020 - Current
- Enhance project efficiency by developing and implementing streamlined coordination processes; boost team collaboration through consistent communication and effective project management tools; coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, fostering collaborative environment; lead technical assistance initiative for products maintained by team; coordinated training sessions for administrative users of products, equipping them with necessary skills for optimal performance in their roles; create visuals and timelines to explain complex project needs; oversee implementation of Kansas MIECHV database and provide technical assistance to local implementing agencies.
Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care Social Worker
Stormont Vail Health
07.2017 - 02.2020
- Provide psychosocial support for patients and families in inpatient and outpatient setting; participate in interdisciplinary meetings to plan for patient success; advocate for systematic patient rights; provide bereavement support for patients and families; assist patients and families in navigating complex medical care; facilitate advance care planning and goals of care family meetings; lead initiative to increase completion of healthcare decision paperwork
Advocacy and Administrative Intern
Kansas Advocates for Better Care
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Conducted literature review on quality measurements in home and community-based services for older adults; orchestrated focus groups and interviews of family members, consumers, caregivers, and medical professionals to collect data on home and community-based services for older adults; participated in board of directors and executive committee meetings; collaborated with other staff and board for budget process; prepared all necessary background information and documents for strategic plan; participated in strategic planning with board of directors; participated in annual fundraiser; regularly attended legislative committee meetings; participated in KanCare Advocates Network; participated in Douglas County Coalition on Aging; co-wrote community grant proposal; collaborated on 3-year grant proposal to address health disparities of older adults in Kansas (awarded); advocated for nursing home reform; advocated for behavioral health services for older adults in Kansas
Food and Shelter Case Manager Internship
Jewish Family Services
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Responded to financial and food insecurity requests through helpline; conducted intake assessments with clients; provided social interaction through Friendly Visitor program; spearheaded agency KanCare expansion efforts; led agency-wide training on cultural competency; provided short-term case management to clients; referred clients to community partners and agencies. Hired by organization at end of internship for on-call support
Healthy Families Program Coordinator
Unified Government Of Wyandotte County
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Visit high-risk families on weekly basis, providing case management, parent education and support; screen families for MIECHV and Healthy Families program participation; provide education for parents focused on child development, parent-child interactions, life skills, mental health, and family functioning; develop and manage Individualized Family Service Plans with families; coordinate client action plans with other service organizations in community; report program benchmark data
Education
Master of Social Work - Administration And Advocacy
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS2017
Bachelor of Science - Family Studies and Human Services
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS2013
Bachelor of Science - Gerontology
Kansas State University
2013
Skills
- Policy and program analysis
- Community and partner engagement
- Program design
- Interdisciplinary-team collaboration
Certification
A3 Problem-Solving
Trauma-Informed Care
Motivational Interviewing
Awards
2016-17 Margo Award for Exceptional Student Achievement in Master of Social Work Field Practicum
Awarded by University of Kansas School of Social Welfare
Community Engagement
Kansas Advocates for Better Care, Board of Directors Vice President
Timeline
Research Project Coordinator
KU Center For Public Partnerships And Research
03.2020 - Current
Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care Social Worker
Stormont Vail Health
07.2017 - 02.2020
Advocacy and Administrative Intern
Kansas Advocates for Better Care
08.2016 - 05.2017
Food and Shelter Case Manager Internship
Jewish Family Services
08.2015 - 08.2016
Healthy Families Program Coordinator
Unified Government Of Wyandotte County
01.2013 - 01.2015
Master of Social Work - Administration And Advocacy
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science - Family Studies and Human Services
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Gerontology
Kansas State University
A3 Problem-Solving
Trauma-Informed Care
Motivational Interviewing
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