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Nicolette Clark

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

To obtain employment where professional growth is obtainable while maximizing my educational experiences Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Social Worker

Temple University Hospital
12.2023 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments and developing individualized care plans.
  • Discharge planning.
  • Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care through regular case conferences and communication.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical health situations, promoting coping mechanisms and resilience.
  • Connected patients with community resources, ensuring access to essential services such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.

Social Work Services Manager 2

Department of Human Services
06.2109 - Current
  • Intake Social Work, Investigate Child welfare, Ensure that children are safe and have all their basic needs met, Refer Clients to community resources, Process accurate and timely completion of all status and grant related reporting and documentation, counseling, referral, placement and/or adoptive functions required to provide services to children and youth, services to adults and aging, services to individuals with mental illness and/or with intellectual disabilities, services for family medical care and/or for correctional rehabilitation
  • Contact with individuals, their families, representatives of various private and public welfare agencies, representatives of professional and community groups, and the general public is a significant aspect of the work
  • Prepare a variety of reports, forms, and correspondence such as case summaries, progress reports, and authorization forms; attends staff and personal conferences.

Case Manager/Youth Advisor

Covenant House of Pennsylvania
11.2017 - 01.2021
  • Supervise over 20 youth who have experienced family trauma, homelessness, mental health and severe life-threatening illnesses, Refer clients who have had Drug and Alcohol issues to our D&A counselor, Refer clients who have HIV/Aids as well as other STD’s to or who are at risk to our in-house clinic to begin treatment to the proper care and to be referred to outside clinics, Submit accurate and comprehensive documentation of information regarding all client interactions, progress, inter or intra-agency contacts or general information regarding a youth’s progress, Process accurate and timely completion of all status and grant related reporting and documentation, Incorporate ideas and critical thinking skills in team meetings, Receive acknowledgements from supervisors regarding handling crisis situations in an effective manner.

Resource Coordinator

RHD FaSST/Connections
08.2018 - 06.2019
  • Engaged homeless families with a history of mental health and substance abuse, Completed all state mandated paperwork and Personal Goal Plans which emphasized the families’ strength and needs, Located and linked families to mental health services, drug and alcohol counseling, employment opportunities and education resources, Enrolled children in CCIS and provided the families with additional childcare services, Monitored families on a regular basis to note any changes that may impact his/her treatment/recovery, Gained access to services with aggressive and creative attempts to help families obtain and utilize resources

Camp Counselor

The Young Men's Christian Association, YMCA
06.2015 - 08.2016
  • Entrusted with directly supervising 7 children to ensure their daily needs are met while maintaining the well-being of the camp participants in general, Readily praised for being a positive mentor and role model for campers ages 5-14 by presenting as an cultivated individual, Planned activities centered on learning sustainable life skills while engaging the youth in areas of interest

Group Supervisor

Education Works
07.2010 - 08.2016
  • Efficiently supervised camp groups to ensure and encourage organizational knowledge and growth, Implemented critical analysis and crisis managements skills when creating solutions for impromptu situations, Direct experience assisting individuals with autism, behavioral issues, family issues, DHS history & intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)

Y Achiever

The Young Men's Christian Association, YMCA
02.2012 - 06.2012
  • Expanded employment duties by volunteering for various organizational events for public relations purposes, Praised for collaborating with team members and orchestrating team’s final project, Created activities to promote educational enrichment, social awareness and stimulus

Education

Masters Of Social Work(MSW) - Social Work

West Chester University
Philadelphia, PA
05.2022

B.A. Psychology -

West Chester University
West Chester, PA
05.2017

Skills

  • MS Office (Word, PowerPoint)

Timeline

Social Work Services Manager 2

Department of Human Services
06.2109 - Current

Medical Social Worker

Temple University Hospital
12.2023 - Current

Resource Coordinator

RHD FaSST/Connections
08.2018 - 06.2019

Case Manager/Youth Advisor

Covenant House of Pennsylvania
11.2017 - 01.2021

Camp Counselor

The Young Men's Christian Association, YMCA
06.2015 - 08.2016

Y Achiever

The Young Men's Christian Association, YMCA
02.2012 - 06.2012

Group Supervisor

Education Works
07.2010 - 08.2016

Masters Of Social Work(MSW) - Social Work

West Chester University

B.A. Psychology -

West Chester University
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