Experienced professional with a proven track record in fast-paced environments. Known for meticulous problem-solving skills and commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture. Adaptable team player excelling at collaborating with colleagues to achieve common goals. Detail-oriented approach ensures accurate and efficient task completion.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker 3
Cuyahoga County DCFS
11.2022 - Current
Responsible for the investigation of sex abuse allegations called into the 696-KIDS hotline.
Additional responsibilities included completing safety and/or family assessments. Developing safety plans and custody filings if needed.
After conducting in-depth interviews, responsible for working directly with families to develop case plans. Case plans include referrals for the following: community resources, mental health treatment, psychological evaluations, drug and alcohol treatment, domestic violence and anger management courses, and other community services agencies.
Completed case reviews to update progress of case plan.
Made court appearances and prepared documentation regarding reunification or custody of children.
Business Office Manager
Landerbrook Transitional Care
06.2022 - 12.2022
Responsible for the updating and maintaining system for residents.
Daily, weekly, and monthly financial, census, and medical reports for business office.
Responsible for clearing over $400K in aging debt.
Assist residents with Medicaid applications.
Responsible for deposits made to the facility by residents and outside vendors.
Responsible for reviewing monthly MITS reports, establishing and maintaining QIT accounts.
RFMS accounts maintenance for the residence.
Responsible for coding and inputting monthly ancillary invoice.
Responsible for creating and maintaining cash logs, manual check logs, RFMS deposits and withdrawals.
Responsible for monitoring and preparing refunds, bad debt write offs, and collection accounts.
Completed bank transactions, wrote checks for facility, and maintained records for home office.
Obtained insurance verifications, level of care, and PASSR screenings.
Assisted home office with verifying Medicare and Medicaid claims.
Responsible for monthly Medicaid, Mycare and Hospice billings. Along with collecting private pay and resident resource payments.
Business Office Manager
Avenue at Macedonia
02.2020 - 06.2022
Responsible for daily utilization report.
Served as Admissions Coordinator during vacancy. Verified insurance, followed up with insurance companies, obtained verifications and authorizations.
Business Office Manager
Stratford Commons
04.2019 - 12.2019
Responsible for daily utilization report.
Served as Admissions Coordinator during vacancy. Verified insurance, followed up with insurance companies, obtained verifications and authorizations.
EFS Specialist/Medicaid Liaison
Cuyahoga County JFS
08.2017 - 04.2019
Responsible for daily maintenance of cash, food and medical assistance cases.
Daily maintenance of cases to ensure that local, state, and federal regulations are being followed.
Responsible for daily contact with families to update or resolve case issues.
Responsible for completing intake, interim, and redetermination appointments.
Assisted residents and co-workers with completing Medicaid process.
Senior Claims Adjuster
Progressive Insurance
10.2016 - 08.2017
Responsible for assisting customers in all states with claims.
Investigate accident and coverage issues.
Senior Service Coordinator
Millennia Housing
04.2016 - 08.2016
Responsible for assisting residents of 240 unit community housing population.
Develop, manage, and promote programs that will enhance the quality of life and increase cognitive stimulation.
Crisis Management, HUD reporting, and Case Management.
Coordinate special programming for residents to improve health, wellness, and general education.
Case Manager
Oriana House
03.2012 - 09.2012
After completion of Ohio Risk Assessment worked with clients to develop an individual program plan (IPP) that would assist them with successful reentry into society.
Developed IPP that included addressing the following needs: criminal history, education, employment, finances, family/peer association, accommodation, alcohol/drug history, emotional/personal state, and attitude/orientation.
Referred clients to appropriate community resources and or agency programs based on their IPP.
Monitored IPP compliance and evaluated overall progress as well as goal achievements.
Prepared and maintained confidential, organized, accurate, and updated case files for each assigned client(s).
Education
Masters of Science - Criminal Justice
Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH
01.2012
Bachelors of Arts, Bachelors of Science - Sociology, Criminology
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
01.2010
Skills
Compassionate
Case management
Client advocacy
Conflict resolution
Attention to detail
Court hearings
Service planning
Child welfare expertise
Social services
Timeline
Social Worker 3
Cuyahoga County DCFS
11.2022 - Current
Business Office Manager
Landerbrook Transitional Care
06.2022 - 12.2022
Business Office Manager
Avenue at Macedonia
02.2020 - 06.2022
Business Office Manager
Stratford Commons
04.2019 - 12.2019
EFS Specialist/Medicaid Liaison
Cuyahoga County JFS
08.2017 - 04.2019
Senior Claims Adjuster
Progressive Insurance
10.2016 - 08.2017
Senior Service Coordinator
Millennia Housing
04.2016 - 08.2016
Case Manager
Oriana House
03.2012 - 09.2012
Masters of Science - Criminal Justice
Tiffin University
Bachelors of Arts, Bachelors of Science - Sociology, Criminology
Children's Social Worker at Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)Children's Social Worker at Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)