Sarah Finkelstein
Morgantown,WV
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Care Social Worker
WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Manage all aspects of transition/ discharge planning for 15+ patients daily.
- Assess client needs through comprehensive evaluations and develop tailored transition/ discharge plans.
- Update client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate care coordination and facilitate discharge process.
- Monitor patient's progress; intervening as necessary and appropriate, to ensure the plan of care and services provided are patient focused, high quality, efficient, and cost effective.
- Initiate and facilitate referrals to post-acute services- including but not limited to homecare, Durable Medical Equipment, Hospice Care, Long Term Acute Care Facilities, Acute Rehab Facilities and Skilled Nursing Facilities.
- Assist patient/ families with completion of Medical Power of Attorney, Health Care Surrogate, and advanced directives.
Server/ Bartender
Tipsy Teeze Music Hall
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Ensured exceptional and personalized customer service
- Prepared venue for daily dining and weekly events
- Served food and beverages in a timely and positive manner
- Provided recommendations of food and beverage based on thorough knowledge of menu
- Protected establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation and safety policies
- Trained new staff members to ensure continued success
- Managed and organized inventory
- Supported colleagues by assisting in other service areas
Outreach Facilitator
Monongalia County Schools
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided support services to high-needs population of approximately 150 students and their families at Brookhaven Elementary School and Mylan Park Elementary School
- Assisted students and their families with obtaining basic need services and materials
- Communicated daily with students, families, school personnel, and local community organizations
- Connected students and families with local resources and ensured follow through of services
- Conducted check-ins and delivered materials via home visits
- Supported families through discussion of service options, application processes and document collection
- Informed families about the McKinney-Vento Act and utilized resources to maximize its’ rights and supports
- Attended SAT/IEP/504 and behavior meetings
- Coordinated bi-weekly Student Support Team meetings
- Maintained thorough documentation and case records
Program Assistant
Scott’s Run Settlement House
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Packed and distributed food and supply boxes to families in need
- Recorded demographic and service delivery information in company database
- Certified and recertified all clients for The Emergency Food Assistance Program
- Conducted surveys with clients to determine satisfaction with services
- Supported supervisor in management of client cases
- Scheduled clients for pick-up appointments
Associate Teacher
Bright Horizons WVU Child Learning Center
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted with hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of children
- Supervised children ages 0 to 5 years old
- Communicated daily with parents
- Ensured safety of children in classroom and outdoor settings
- Documented all daily activities of children including feeding, sleep, and bathroom schedules
MSW Intern
Monongalia County Schools
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Under the supervision of the Outreach Facilitator, provided support services to high-needs population of students and their families at Eastwood Elementary School and Cheat Lake Elementary School
- Shadowed multiple Outreach Facilitators across all programmatic levels
- Assisted students and their families with obtaining basic need services and materials
- Communicated daily with students, families, school personnel, and local community organizations
- Connected students and families with outside resources
- Attended SAT/IEP/504 and behavior meetings
- Informed families about the McKinney-Vento Act and utilized resources to maximize its’ rights and supports
- Maintained thorough documentation and case records
- Conducted research of academic, behavioral, and attendance records of all elementary schools in Monongalia County to analyze the effects of homelessness on students
Graduate Assistant
WVU Women’s Resource Center
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Organized and managed community-wide events to promote social justice
- Researched local health, social service, mental health, career, veteran, and safety resources
- Created and updated resource content and contact information on high traffic website
- Communicated and collaborated with community organizations and university personnel
BSW Intern
Scott’s Run Settlement House
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Packed and distributed food and supply boxes to families in need
- Recorded demographic and service delivery information in company database
- Certified and recertified all clients for The Emergency Food Assistance Program
- Conducted surveys with clients to determine satisfaction with services
- Supported supervisor in management of client cases
- Scheduled clients for pick-up appointments
Bay Host
Topgolf
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Ensured exceptional and personalized customer service
- Provided recommendations of food and beverage pairings based on thorough knowledge of menu
- Supported colleagues by assisting in other areas of venue
- Created a safe and positive environment
Lead Cashier / Brand Ambassador
American Eagle Outfitters
05.2018 - 11.2021
- Provided high quality customer service to patrons
- Increased revenues by assisting customers with sales
- Organized displays to draw attention to merchandise
- Operated cash register
Event Staff
Talk of the Town Variety Entertainment
05.2015 - 08.2018
- Supervised patrons and ensure safety in potentially dangerous settings
- Ensured customer satisfaction with equipment and service
Party Pro / Staging Coordinator
BounceU
02.2017 - 07.2018
- Provided high quality customer service to patrons
- Supervised and ensured safety of children
- Handled food and beverage service
- Maximized enjoyment of patrons by maintaining a positive and safe environment
Front Desk Attendant
Bretton Woods Recreation Center
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Assisted patrons with concerns about the facility and organization
- Welcomed and signed in members and guests
- Completed cash and credit card transactions
Education
Master of Social Work -
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05.2023
Bachelor of Social Work -
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05.2022
General Studies - undefined
Northwest High School
Germantown, MD06.2018
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Drive
- Familiar with POS system
- Experienced in documentation
- Familiar with national social service organizations
- Familiar with state social service organizations
- Familiar with local social service organizations
- CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
- AED Certified
- Case management
Certification
Licensed Graduate Social Worker
License number: BP00946899
Timeline
Clinical Care Social Worker
WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Server/ Bartender
Tipsy Teeze Music Hall
01.2024 - 03.2025
Outreach Facilitator
Monongalia County Schools
08.2023 - 05.2024
Program Assistant
Scott’s Run Settlement House
06.2023 - 10.2023
MSW Intern
Monongalia County Schools
08.2022 - 04.2023
Graduate Assistant
WVU Women’s Resource Center
08.2022 - 04.2023
Associate Teacher
Bright Horizons WVU Child Learning Center
02.2022 - 08.2023
BSW Intern
Scott’s Run Settlement House
01.2022 - 04.2022
Bay Host
Topgolf
05.2021 - 01.2022
Lead Cashier / Brand Ambassador
American Eagle Outfitters
05.2018 - 11.2021
Front Desk Attendant
Bretton Woods Recreation Center
05.2017 - 09.2017
Party Pro / Staging Coordinator
BounceU
02.2017 - 07.2018
Event Staff
Talk of the Town Variety Entertainment
05.2015 - 08.2018
General Studies - undefined
Northwest High School
Master of Social Work -
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Social Work -
West Virginia University