Sibel Akgunlu, LMSW
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Experienced social services professional with strong commitment to fostering positive outcomes and enhancing community well-being. Adept at providing support, advocacy, and resources to diverse populations while maintaining high ethical standards. Demonstrates collaborative approach, adaptability to changing needs, and focus on delivering impactful results. Skilled in case management, crisis intervention, and effective communication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Per Diem ABA/SI Provider
Prospect Kids, LLC & Right Start, Inc.
09.2022 - Current
- Providing early intervention treatments for clients (0-3 years old) autism spectrum disorders
- Working in homes and daycare with children, implementing established goals and following treatment protocols
- Maintaining open communication with parents and guardians, discussing student performance, behavior, and areas for improvement.
- Collaborating with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, fostering a comprehensive learning experience for children.
- Providing individualized support with diverse learning needs, adapting teaching methods to suit their requirements.
- Monitoring and collecting information about the client's behavior and skills using data collection
- Developing behavior treatment plans that are unique to each child and teach social and daily living skills
Renal Social Worker
Davita Dyker Heights Dialysis
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Counseled new and current patients and families on dialysis treatment options and modalities
- Conducted comprehensive social, emotional functional health assessments
- Facilitated support groups for patients and families, fostering emotional well-being and coping skills.
- Evaluated client progress and adjusted social work interventions accordingly, ensuring a dynamic approach in line with evolving needs.
- Assessed patients'' psychosocial needs, providing appropriate interventions and referrals as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Coordinated transportation services for dialysis treatments, reducing missed appointments due to logistical barriers.
- Developed community partnerships to expand available resources and support networks for patients.
- Provided crisis intervention services, addressing urgent situations effectively and professionally.
- Implemented educational programs on kidney disease prevention and management within community, raising awareness about the importance of early detection and intervention.
- Established strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication essential to effective renal care provision.
- Collaborated with medical teams to develop tailored treatment plans, promoting patient-centered care.
- Promoted self-care strategies among renal patients through targeted workshops on stress management techniques like mindfulness meditation and relaxation exercises.
- Conducted regular case reviews with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring continuity of care across all aspects of treatment efforts.
- Educated patients on renal disease management, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health care.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
Director of Social Services
Cypress Garden Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Managed the Social Service Department
- Prepared state and federally regulated documentation per corporate compliance
- Developed goals and objectives for individualized social services care plans
- Facilitated safe, timely discharges for residents
- Maintained knowledge of community services and resources
- Conducted audits for the preparation of yearly DOH survey
- Coordinated investigations for resident grievances
- Participated in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) team
Social Worker
Atrium Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
02.2015 - 08.2020
- Worked in a fast paced interdisciplinary team of nursing and rehab staff
- Conducted case management, resource referral and discharge planning
- Managed safe discharge of patients to community or other assisted living facilities
- Provided long-term and short term care and support services to members with complex issues
- Coordinated of DME and home care services prior discharge
- Monitored the provision of LTSS Services as outlined in the Individualized Care Plan (ICP)
- Facilitated Advance Directives/MOLST completion
- Conducted Comprehensive Care Plan meetings
- Completed social history and psychosocial assessments
- Initiated and updated Individualized Care Plans Quality Assurance
- Completed patient assessments and MDS books in timely manner
- Assisted with preparation for yearly DOH survey
- Initiated trauma assessments due to COVID-19
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Touro College - Graduate School of Social Work
New York06.2020
BA - Human Services
New York City College of Technology, CUNY
Brooklyn, NY06.2014
Skills
- Psychosocial assessment
- Needs Assessment
- Referrals and networking
- Case Management
- Fluent in TURKISH
Certification
- Licensed Master Social Worker - Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners - Pending
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), ASWB, New York, 2021
- CPR & AED - Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider- American Heart Association, New York 2024
- School Social Worker Certification - Provisional, NYSED, 2021
- Screener Certification, New York Department of Health, 2021
Timeline
Per Diem ABA/SI Provider
Prospect Kids, LLC & Right Start, Inc.
09.2022 - Current
Renal Social Worker
Davita Dyker Heights Dialysis
02.2022 - 06.2023
Director of Social Services
Cypress Garden Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
08.2020 - 02.2022
Social Worker
Atrium Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
02.2015 - 08.2020
BA - Human Services
New York City College of Technology, CUNY
Master of Science - Social Work
Touro College - Graduate School of Social Work
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