Sarah Rodriguez
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Accomplished Case Manager with a proven track record at the Department of Child Safety and Division of Developmental Disabilities, adept in care coordination and client advocacy. Leveraged expertise in case management and relationship building to enhance program outcomes and client satisfaction. Excelled in developing strategies and interventions, resulting in significant improvements in client access to resources and support services.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
Division Of Developmental Disabilities
2017.09 - 2023.08
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.
- Collaborated with community members to develop and implement service initiatives.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
Case Manager
Department of Child Safety
2015.02 - 2017.08
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
- Analyzed trends and data to inform decision-making and program development.
- Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
2012.01 - 2015.01
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Case Manager
Department of Child Safety
2008.01 - 2011.01
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.
- Collaborated with community members to develop and implement service initiatives.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ12.2007
Skills
- Health History Documentation
- Case Management
- Referral Coordination
- Chronic Disease Management
- Care Coordination
- Records Management
- Client Advocacy
- Community Outreach
- Discharge Planning
- Needs Assessment
- Court Mandated Reporter
- Case Planning
- Social Work
- Relationship Building
- Conflict Resolution
- Case Documentation
- Problem-Solving
- Home Visits and Inspections
Timeline
Case Manager
Division Of Developmental Disabilities
2017.09 - 2023.08
Case Manager
Department of Child Safety
2015.02 - 2017.08
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
2012.01 - 2015.01
Case Manager
Department of Child Safety
2008.01 - 2011.01
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Arizona
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