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Serena Pickert-Bryan

Cortland,NY

Summary

I am a personable and dedicated individual with an adaptable and forward thinking mindset. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Ability to excel at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Worker

Crown Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Cortland, NY
02.2023 - Current
  • Conducted assessments of client needs, cognitive abilities, and mental health status to develop care plans to best service the client.
  • Worked collaboratively with other professionals such as psychologists, Medical Doctors, Physician Assistance and nurses to coordinate care for clients.
  • Collaborated with family members to provide comprehensive and individualized care to clients.
  • Attended Care Planning Conferences with Interdisciplinary Team and provided feedback on case updates and treatment recommendations.
  • Developed individualized discharge plans for client's based on their medical and psychosocial needs.
  • Provided education, support, and guidance to families of discharging clients.
  • Conducted assessments to assess client's level of functioning and identify appropriate resources upon discharge.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure successful transition from nursing center to home setting.

Cottage Manager

The William George Agency
Freeville, NY
11.2017 - 10.2022
  • Conducted quality, timely performance feedback and performance appraisals.
  • Led team meetings and one-on-one supervision sessions to continuously improve performance.
  • Entered time and attendance logs in preparation for payroll.
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
  • Create and maintain a cottage program per agency policies and procedures.
  • Complete treatment plan reviews.
  • Monitor medication administration and provide input related to clients behaviors, adverse side effects, and response to prescribed psychiatric medication.
  • Effectively communicate with family members and caseworkers in regards to client's progress and/or behavioral issues.
  • Attend court hearings and provide client updates.
  • Establish client behavioral management plans and monitor implementation and effectiveness of such plan.

Independent Living Skills Coordinator

The William George Agency
Freeville, NY
05.2017 - 11.2017
  • Develop and teach independent living skills curriculum based on the needs of the clients on a group and individual level.
  • Perform weekly groups with clients.
  • Complete treatment plans and routine assessments.
  • Provide one on one sessions with clients to enhance the development of skills.
  • Effectively communicate with family members and county caseworkers to achieve treatment goals.
  • Organize and engage in community based activities and volunteer work with clients.
  • Advocate the needs of the client to achieve age appropriate living skills.
  • Obtain all clients legal documents.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

Keuka College
Keuka Park, NY
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Keuka College
SnavelyKeuka Park, NY
05.2020

Associate of Science - Human Services

Tompkins-Cortland Community College
Dryden, NY
05.2016

High School Diploma -

McGraw Central School
McGraw, NY
06.2011

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-solving and conflict resolution

References

Stacy Mitchell

Director of Operations

Cortland County SPCA

607-345-4430

Danielle Chase

Director of Operations, Compliance Officer, and Acting Director of Admissions

The William George Agency

607-345-0005

Mark McGurk

Director of Social Work

Sunnyside Care Center

607-592-9324

 

Timeline

Social Worker

Crown Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
02.2023 - Current

Cottage Manager

The William George Agency
11.2017 - 10.2022

Independent Living Skills Coordinator

The William George Agency
05.2017 - 11.2017

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Keuka College

Associate of Science - Human Services

Tompkins-Cortland Community College

High School Diploma -

McGraw Central School

Master of Science - Social Work

Keuka College

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