Sandra Knoblauch
Channahon,IL
Summary
Empathetic and socially adept social worker with 37 years of experience helping individuals overcome everyday life challenges. Collaborates with community liaisons, addresses individual concerns, and monitors client conditions to coordinate post-discharge care options and support. A strong communicator, establishes and maintains lasting professional relationships. Experienced in liaising with resources to ensure patients have access to community resources, treatment, and assistance programs. Understands the delicate balance between patient needs and available resources, often challenged by insurance and regulatory constraints. Compassionate, driven, and dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of others, with an unwavering work ethic.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Ascension St. Joseph's - Joliet
10.1987 - Current
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective plans
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification
- Organized documentation, discharge plans, and referrals
- Explained support options to help families make informed healthcare/dc planning decisions
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments
- Advocated for patient's rights
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments
- Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease
Education
Masters - Social Work
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL09.1987
Bachelor of Science - Sales, Merchandising, And Marketing
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.1981
Skills
- Quality of life guidelines
- Networking with staff
- Disease management standards
- Social history intake procedures
- Assessing needs
- Goal Setting
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- Accredited Case Manager -SW
Accomplishments
- National Head Injury Task Force - involved in study for survivors
- Collaborated with team in the development of the first head injury support group at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center
- Collaborated with department members in the development of the student intern program.
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
Ascension St. Joseph's - Joliet
10.1987 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Sales, Merchandising, And Marketing
Illinois State University
Masters - Social Work
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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