PATRICIA BRUNS

Provided direct social work services to children and adults with development disabilities.

• Conducted assessments for individuals need for Medical Assistance-Home and Community Based Waiver Services (Developmental Disabilities, Brain Injury, CADI, CAC).
• Review medical reports, psychological evaluations and support documents to determine if meets criteria for Rule 185 case management. Prepare detailed written case rationale to present to Rule 185 Committee. Summarize findings of determination for individuals.
• Developed individualized service plans with individuals to address their identified goals.
• Assist individual with getting medicaid and SMRT Referral Process.
• Assisted individuals accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options
• Provided crisis intervention services.
• Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for individuals.

• Conducted assessments to determine eligibility for services and benefits for public assistance SNAP, MFIP, CASH, DWP, MSA, Medical Assistance
• Discuss with individual and family program requirements
• Provide resource information to applicants for social services and financial services
• Assist with training as lead staff to other financial workers on procedures, eligibility, and community resources
• Thorough knowledge of MMIS, Maxis, Managed Health Care, Medical Assistance and public assistance program
• Provided referrals to necessary community resources