Natasha Nunez
Providence,RI
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with extensive knowledge of community resources, assessments completion, and being a valuable contributor in a interdisciplinary team. Strong background in working with families patients to assess patients needs and barriers while living in the community to decrease hospital visits and hospital admissions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Your Choice Of Home Care
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Enhanced community outreach efforts for better service accessibility and increased program enrollment..
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
Aging Well/Adult Protective Services Case Manager
Child And Family Services
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Contributed to team discussions and case conferences actively, sharing insights and expertise with colleagues to optimize client support strategies.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Assisted clients in setting achievable goals while providing ongoing encouragement and support throughout process of reaching those objectives.
- Promoted a safe environment for vulnerable populations by reporting suspected abuse or neglect as mandated by law.
- Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Participated in regular professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of case management.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs and formulate tailored support strategies.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Library Clerk
Providence Community Libraries
06.2016 - 01.2021
- Processed customer fines and educated individual patrons on ways to minimize future charges.
- Increased accessibility for all patrons by providing knowledgeable guidance on using adaptive equipment or technology when needed.
- Monitored patrons to enforce adherence to library policies for material management and behavior.
- Supported efficient budget management practices by monitoring supply levels, reporting needs to supervisors, and conducting cost comparisons when purchasing new resources or equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to plan engaging programs and events that promoted literacy within community.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI05.2021
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI05.2017
Skills
- Goal-oriented
- Multidisciplinary team collaborator
- Bilingual : Spanish and English
- Effective Communicator
- Knowledge of community resources
- Cultural Competency
- Boundary Setting
- Elderly Care Understanding
- Multicultural Competence
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
Additional Information
Rhode Island Free Clinic, Providence, RI, 02907
Clinical Social work Intern, May 2023-April 2024
- Provided one one counseling to patients
- Learned clinic software and complete documentation.
- complete treatment plans.
- Facilitated Trauma informed Care training and policy proposal
- Completed re-eligibility appointments.
Timeline
Social Worker
Your Choice Of Home Care
07.2023 - Current
Aging Well/Adult Protective Services Case Manager
Child And Family Services
01.2021 - 07.2023
Library Clerk
Providence Community Libraries
06.2016 - 01.2021
Master of Arts - Social Work
Rhode Island College
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Rhode Island College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Community College of Rhode Island
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