Seedika Meighoo
South Richmond Hill,NY
Summary
Versatile Life Skills Social Worker serving DHS patients, OPWDD Patients, and well-versed in crisis management and case management. Offering extensive knowledge of community resources. Proactive and understanding individual committed to serving disadvantaged individuals, special-needs populations and DHS population. Currently enrolled at Adelphi University for the Advanced Standing MSW (Master of Social Work) Program. Expected to begin classes May 2023.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
The Floating Hospital
Long Island City, NY
04.2022 - Current
- Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Referred families to Early Interventions Services in their communities.
- Assisted patient with writing IEP letter to give to their children's school.
- Assisted patient with applying for Access A Ride, Med Answering, and fair fares services.
- Connected patients with local clothing and food pantries within their community.
- Assisted patient with applying for full Public Assistance, SSI, and SSD.
- Assisted patient with housing Services.
- Connected patients with marketplace facilitators to apply for Medicaid/ Medicare.
- Referred patients to behavioral health services.
Case Manager
Core Services
Jamaica, NY
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Conduct new client intake.
- Develop Individual Service Plan as required by program.
- Identify benefits or entitlements that may be available to client.
- Assisted client with applying for Public Assistance, SSI, and SSD.
- Meet with clients as required, to evaluate progress and assist client in developing and meeting individual goals.
- Provide necessary referrals for services, including mental health and/ or substance abuse counseling, as required.
- Advocate on client's behalf when necessary.
- Maintain data collection and case records as required by applicable rules and regulations.
- Assist clients regain and maintain control over their lives and over their own transition to independent living
Case Planner Intern
Forestdaleinc
Queens, NY
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Organized activities for birth parents and in-home support counselors.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Supervised calls between birth parents with child via Zoom.
Front Desk Supervisor
AMBA MATA INC.
Brooklyn, NY
02.2015 - 08.2020
- Trained new staff on correct procedures, compliance requirements and performance strategies.
- Oversaw front desk operations with eye for hotel reputation, staff productivity and operational efficiency.
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Collaborated with team members to handle guest requirements from check-in through check-out.
- Prepared weekly employee work schedules for team members.
- Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
- Ran reports detailing daily guest numbers, accounting expenses and income and room service usage.
- Balanced hotel accounts at end of day.
- Maintained transaction security by verifying payment cards against identification.
Home Finder Intern
Little Flower INC
Flushing, NY
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Assisted families in developing problem-solving and coping skills by providing counseling and referring to appropriate community agencies.
- Conducted mandatory job training and life skill classes to assist clients receiving specific benefits.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Completed home welfare checks to align with state and program guidelines.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
York College of The City University of New York
Jamaica, NY12.2020
High School Diploma -
ENY Transit Tech High School
Brooklyn, NY06.2013
Skills
- Records Management
- Annual Case Reviews
- Case Needs Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Social Work
- Client Advocacy
- Case Management Tracking
- Telephone Etiquette
- Managing Patient Cases
- Community Referrals
- Living Skills Assistance
- HIPAA Requirements
Timeline
Social Worker
The Floating Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Case Manager
Core Services
07.2021 - 03.2022
Case Planner Intern
Forestdaleinc
09.2020 - 12.2020
Home Finder Intern
Little Flower INC
01.2020 - 05.2020
Front Desk Supervisor
AMBA MATA INC.
02.2015 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
York College of The City University of New York
High School Diploma -
ENY Transit Tech High School
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