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Shanaj Camdzic

New Britain,CT

Summary

Dedicated Social Worker who provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Social Worker

Innovative Renal Care
07.2022 - Current


  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
  • Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
  • Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
  • Managed outpatient referrals and completed new patient admission paperwork.
  • Monitored and contacted transportation services.
  • Completed annual depression and KDQOL screenings.

Client Care Coordinator/Social Worker

BronxWorks
03.2021 - 12.2021
  • The Client Care Coordinator are Social Workers who work collaboratively with Case Managers to enhance the delivery of mental health services in a homeless family shelter.
  • Provide crisis intervention, short term counseling, co-facilitate psychiatric evaluations, and complete biopsychosocial assessments.
  • Provide direct services to clients, including engagement, intake, assessment, service plan development, referrals, advocacy, therapeutic counseling, reassessment, and exit summaries.
  • Engage first-time parents and counsel them regarding Safe Sleep practices.
  • Manage a case load of 26-30 clients and monitor and document client progress toward service plan goals; document all interactions with, or on behalf of, clients.
  • Coordinates services with mental health, medical, employment, educational, childcare, and other social service providers.
  • Act as a program contact person for inquiries concerning clients such as those with ACS cases.
  • Cover as a Case Manager as needed, completing unit inspections and Independent Living Plans (ILP’s).
  • Assist with housing as needed, have knowledge around different housing vouchers, and complete Supportive Housing applications.

Medical Social Worker

YAI Premier Healthcare
10.2020 - 03.2021
  • Provided support to patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Provided support to families, assisting them with paperwork such as M11Q Forms, FMLA, Medical and School Accommodations, Medical Transportation.
  • Have a strong knowledge around issues of illness and disability, as well as the impact of these issues on the family system.
  • Responsible for providing crisis intervention and assistance with entitlements and benefits.

ABA Therapist

Connec-to-Talk
07.2020 - 10.2020
  • Responsible for providing individual treatment for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders and/or other behavioral and social/communication challenges using Applied Behavior Analysis principles.
  • Implemented learning programs under the direct supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.

Youth Care Worker

The Charlton School
07.2019 - 05.2020
  • The Charlton school is a small, clinically focused, therapeutic residential and day school for students in grades 8-12 that centers around helping students become emotionally healthy, socially well-adjusted individuals who can achieve their highest level of individual independence.
  • Provided educational and treatment interventions that focused on helping students develop skills to improve competency with executive functioning and self-advocacy.
  • Youth Care Workers engage with students in different activities, ensuring their safety and making sure students are at baseline.
  • Assisted students with utilizing coping skills regarding their emotions and reactions, while helping them process and regulate these emotions.

Operations Team Lead, Guest Services Agent, Camp Counselor

Camp Bow Wow
03.2017 - 07.2019
  • In the role of Camp Counselor, I developed skills to read canine behavior and independently manage packs of up to 25 dogs in an open-play environment
  • Required attention to detail, continuous problem solving, and the ability to act decisively when the situation calls for it.
  • As a Guest Services Agent (GSA), I was responsible for delivering an exceptional customer service experience for pet parents and managing the business's financial assets.
  • As an Operations Team Lead, I ensured processes and procedures are followed and improved. Managed employees to receive timely breaks/lunches and are completing day-to-day operations.
  • Ensure a safe, clean and enjoyable environment for people and pets
  • Ensure dogs are fed and receive their timely medications if needed, set up cabins if they are overnight boarding,

Education

Master’s in Social Work -

The College of Saint Rose
05.2020

Bachelor’s in Social Work -

The College of Saint Rose
05.2019

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Efficient under pressure
  • Cultural Competency
  • Compassionate
  • Decision-Making
  • Crisis Intervention

Certification

  • School Social Worker Certification 071, Certified
  • Licensed Master Social Work, Certified

Timeline

Social Worker

Innovative Renal Care
07.2022 - Current

Client Care Coordinator/Social Worker

BronxWorks
03.2021 - 12.2021

Medical Social Worker

YAI Premier Healthcare
10.2020 - 03.2021

ABA Therapist

Connec-to-Talk
07.2020 - 10.2020

Youth Care Worker

The Charlton School
07.2019 - 05.2020

Operations Team Lead, Guest Services Agent, Camp Counselor

Camp Bow Wow
03.2017 - 07.2019

Master’s in Social Work -

The College of Saint Rose

Bachelor’s in Social Work -

The College of Saint Rose

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