Naeemah Johnson
South Toms River,NJ
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker
Adult Protective Services
06.2023 - Current
- Provided direct social work services to elderly and adult disabled clients, managing a caseload based on agency and population requirements.
- Executed various administrative duties, including filing and updating case records in compliance with APS policies and procedures.
- Ability to interpret the agency’s and program’s function and philosophy within the community and cooperative agency structure.
- Contributed to research efforts focused on particular problems, issues, or social work practice when assigned.
- Established a collaborating rapport with internal and external agency personnel.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of community resources for the elderly and disabled.
- To ensure prompt and accurate case assignment within specified timeframes as per APS protocols outlined in the New Jersey APS Provider Manual.
- Mandatory commitment to emergency response by following ERS guidelines and being available for after-hours emergencies.
- Responded to and assessed emergency situations involving clients at risk of serious harm to themselves or others, illness, or death.
- De-escalated crisis situations with hostile and/or uncooperative clients and alleged perpetrators with criminal histories, drug addiction, or alcoholism.
- Continuously communicate with home care providers to track client progress and maintain quality assurance
Social Worker
Jewish Federation of Ocean County
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Implemented social service interventions to achieve treatment goals and address client needs.
- Engaged in community outreach and program development to support patient and caregiver needs.
- Developed workable solutions for recurring problems for individuals and families.
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
- Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
- Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs.
- Administered conflict resolution strategies to help families resolve disputes.
- Provided mental health support to seniors and connected each with community resources.
- Coordinated mental health assessments for seniors and adults.
- Offered grief and bereavement counseling to support family members after death of loved ones.
- Visited clients at residence for assessments for homecare services.
- Practiced cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational enhancement and structural family therapy.
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to solve problems, set and achieve goals and improve communication skills.
- Visited clients at residence for home assessments for homecare services.
- Educated patients and caregivers on community resources and post-acute level of care criteria, benefits and coverage.
Social Services Coordinator
Better Tomorrows
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Presented clients with information, referrals and assistance accessing resources such as food, housing and transportation.
- Performed ongoing monitoring of care plans to evaluate effectiveness, documenting interventions and goal achievements and suggesting changes accordingly.
- Functioned as treatment team member, interpreting social, emotional and family system problems and strengths to other members.
- Facilitated supportive services and counseling for family members to address special concerns and ease transition during home visits.
- Advocated for clients' best interest in school settings, at juvenile court and in other systems that interfaced with client and family.
- Worked closely with public child welfare system staff, supervisors and court personnel to identify and mitigate barriers to timely permanency.
- Collaborated with team members to identify and accomplish agency objectives.
- Saved over $2100 by locating and implementing alternative social programs and government grants.
- Developed and incorporated community-based programs to meet various needs and monitored each program's effectiveness.
- Assessed each resident's socio-economic needs.
- Enabled each member of staff to receive development opportunities by implementing workshops, seminars and regular training.
- Advocated for placement of patients into community-based treatment settings.
- Organized volunteer schedules and assignments to maximize efficiency and program effectiveness.
- Presented talks at community groups to promote organizational mission and programs.
- Resolved problems and delivered solutions by collaborating with government, state, and local funding entities.
- Coordinated referrals to community services by advocating for individual needs and addressing roadblocks.
- Analyzed data from surveys, referrals and follow-up services on financial, legal, crisis intervention, community referrals and outreach services.
- Managed delivery of social services for 185 units and over 300 residents in need of rental and utility assistance.
- Partnered with similar organizations to meet greater needs, preventing duplication and optimizing resource utilization.
Case Manager
New Jersey Association On Corrections (NJAC)
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Providing direct supervision as a Case Manager and ensuring clients receive appropriate services based on assessed need, and supports the overall service component of the program, ensures the provision of treatment program.
- Provide overall direction and coordination of programs for Clients assigned to the New Jersey Association on Correction at Winifred Canright House. Provide service delivery in accordance with established policies and procedures established by NJAC.
- Provide periodic reports and coordination with other staff throughout NJAC.
- Insure that each resident is rendered services and groups which are in accordance to industry evidence based standards.
- Insure that all client screenings, identification, management, and treatment of substance abuse problems are in accordance to our contract with the NJDOH and NJAC guidelines.
- Responsible for all of the duties of the Program Coordinator when the Program Coordinator is absent.
- Responsible for the efficient management of casework functions and supervision of casework staff.
- Responsible for monitoring resident progress and making recommendations whenever corrective measures are indicated.
- Responsible for monitoring the methodologies and procedures governing casework documentation and for ensuring that residents are working in compliance with their individualized service plans.
- Individual and group case management, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, approve authorized outings into the community and assign accountability levels, Urine testing as needed, assessment and individual service planning, monthly behavioral evaluations, monthly discharge planning reports, weekly case presentations, conducting interventions, giving individual/group lectures and didactic presentations, facilitating community meetings, participating in multidisciplinary case conferences and service plan reviews, developing aftercare service plans, and all required documentation.
- Provide Alumni Services, Family Services Smoke Cessation, Orientation and HIV Services. Will participate in shift-change meetings, staff and house meetings.
- Rotating on-call responsibilities with staff.
- Ensure the development and implementation of comprehensive service plans for residents.
- Assess and identify residents’ strengths, Needs, Abilities and Preferences for each resident and monitor the creation of clear objectives and goals.
- Monitor the tracking and documentation of resident progress in case notes weekly.
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
- Advocated for clients by obtaining information regarding treatment options and clinical status.
- Participated in regular team meetings and in-house training sessions to boost group effectiveness.
- Transitioned clients to different providers based on progress or needs.
- Reviewed treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Monitored and kept meticulous records of patient treatment plans and response of patient to medication.
- Provided direct service and support by handling referrals for advocacy issues or resolving complaints.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Fordham University
The Bronx, NY12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Kean University
Union, NJ12.2014
Skills
- Creative
- Timely
- Leadership
- Oral and Written Communication
- Microsoft Office Proficient
- Case Management
- Customer Service
- Data Entry
- Detail Oriented
- Filing
- Self-motivated
- Staff Development
- Project Coordination
- Report Creation
- Outpatient Services
- Community Outreach
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Cisco Webex Expertise
- Zoom Platform Expert
- Constant Contact Expert
- Google Meets Expert
- Discharge Planning
- Grief and bereavement counseling
- Client Needs Assessment
- Biopsychosocial Assessment
- Compassionate
- Risk Assessment
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW)- August 2024
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Certified- 2023- Present
- Certified Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification , Mental Health First Aid USA- 2022- Present
- National Association Parliamentarian (NAP) Member - 2019- Present
- CPR& AED Certified Training - 2016 - Present
- Youth Certified, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated,- 2019-Present
- Undergraduate Youth Advisor, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated,- 2019-Present
Affiliations
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated.
Timeline
Social Worker
Adult Protective Services
06.2023 - Current
Social Worker
Jewish Federation of Ocean County
09.2022 - 06.2023
Social Services Coordinator
Better Tomorrows
10.2021 - 09.2022
Case Manager
New Jersey Association On Corrections (NJAC)
04.2021 - 10.2021
Master of Science - Social Work
Fordham University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Kean University
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