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Stacey-Ann Thompson

Wyncote

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Social Worker with 20 years of experience providing high quality care. Expertise in conducting assessments and delivering direct care to vulnerable populations, and those in need. Proven ability to collaborate with clients and other professionals to address mental, emotional, behavioral and social issues. Passionate about helping others, and committed to improving the lives of vulnerable populations.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Work Supervisor

Merakey
11.2020 - Current
  • Oversees implementation and ongoing compliance of all Merakey’s policies and procedures as well as applicable federal, state and local regulations
  • Manages scheduling for a variety of needs including staff work schedule, individuals community outing, and medical appointments
  • Responsible for ensuring staffing patterns are align with budgets and any expectations are managed appropriately in conjunction with supervisor
  • Maintains oversight of all billing related records and documentations (including daily progress reports) in accordance with established guidelines
  • Manages or assist in management of financial account, including client funds and petty cash accounts as appropriate to Merakey’s policies
  • Manages all required financial documentations including to but not limited to staff expense reimbursement, credit card reconciliations, purchase orders, and budget reports
  • Responsible for maintaining needed inventory of office supplies, house supplies, and individual belongings
  • Provides overall onsite supervision and implementation of the daily operation of assigned location
  • Provides training and development of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), corrective action including suspension and termination as appropriate
  • Participates in the interview, selection and hiring process of DSPs as needed
  • Responsible for overseeing work time entry and timecard approval for direct reports
  • Assume on-call responsibilities as needed
  • Responsible for completion of incident reports and development, follow through and implementation of all resulting action plans
  • Acts as a certified investigator as needed
  • Responsible for general maintenance, general upkeep of the home and vehicle (s) in conjunction with maintenance department as appropriate to meet regulatory and Merakey’s requirements
  • Ensures assigned area is compliant with all fire safety regulations (documentations, drills, etc.)
  • Administer medication and oversee medication administration process independently in conjunction with nursing/medical in certain settings
  • Participates in treatment planning and ensure implementation of ISPs and outcomes through goal plans and activities
  • Act as a primary point of contact with individual’s family and support coordination
  • Responsible for ensuring overall health, safety and welfare of individuals

Social Work Supervisor

Edwin Gould Services for Children and Families
12.2015 - 06.2020
  • Guides, supervises, and assists staff, prioritizes, and assigns projects, develops staff skills, and conducts performance evaluations, identifies training needs and provides training for staff.
  • Provides coaching, counseling and guidance on professional responsibilities and technical skills.
  • Review and critique performance and outcome measures; assesses quality and conformance to standards for all cases, and case workers.
  • Lead and manage multi-disciplinary team meetings to review client caseload, treatment, concerns, and recommendations; reviews and approves progress reports.
  • Manages facilities as required, coordinate supplies and equipment.
  • Monitors budget and expenditures for services; assures that appropriate services are provided; coordinates information and assures effective communications between different programs.
  • Review and approve documents, files, and billing records for the program.
  • Develop and enhance cooperative professional relationships with other local community agencies.
  • Provide consultation and training to other organizations in the community on mental health issues; conducts presentations and training to staff and client to introduce and communicate the roles and functions of the behavioral health programs.
  • Maintain expertise in field of service through participation in applicable educational opportunities.
  • Maintain and enforce all aspects of confidentiality of client information; Monitors compliance to the standards of the Privacy Act of 1974.

Critical Sick Case Manager

Camba
02.2010 - 11.2015
  • Conduct comprehensive assessment of patients’ physical, mental, and psychosocial needs
  • Develop care plans to prevent disease exacerbation, improve outcomes, increase patient engagement in self-care, decrease risk status, and minimize hospital and ED utilization
  • Utilize behavioral strategies to help patients adopt healthy behaviors and improve self-care in chronic disease management.
  • Promote self-management goals.
  • Assist patients in navigating the health care system.
  • Coordinate Specialty care, follow-up on test results and other care coordination needs.
  • Follow-up with patients within 24 hours on inpatient discharge & within 48 hours of ED visit notification
  • Partner with external case management programs to coordinate care.
  • Ongoing evaluation and documentation of patient progress/risk status and communicate with care team members.

Foster Care Case Manager

SCO Family of Services
06.2005 - 01.2010
  • Assists Resource Coordinators on their team and provides advice and assistance with difficult cases and/or situations when necessary.
  • Assists with training activities for prospective parents to meet state mandated training requirements.
  • Maintains a caseload of twenty-seven or more cases depending upon the level of support needed for each child.
  • Makes home visits with families and/or respite providers at least once each week to monitor the behavior of the children and responsiveness of the parents.
  • Responds to calls for assistance and/or crisis situations to prevent further escalation of the situation and ensure the safety of the parents and children.
  • Coordinates the activities of respite providers when needed by the parent and/or child.
  • Schedules regular meetings (at least quarterly) of each child’s resource team and prepares reports providing pertinent information.
  • Develops a treatment plan for each child at least annually and updates as necessary.
  • Maintains comprehensive and detailed records of each child in their caseload to document observed behaviors and progress toward established objectives.
  • Prepares and enters required data and supporting documentation into Connections in a timely, thorough and accurate manner.
  • Maintains documentation and other records required for state departmental audits.
  • Coordinates and provides input regarding the activities of resource personnel including mentors, therapists, tutors, etc. to assist the child with established developmental objectives.
  • Serves as a liaison between state department personnel and foster children and their families.
  • Makes decisions regarding future placement of children who disrupt their current placement.
  • Interacts with teachers and other school personnel to evaluate the behavior and needs of foster children in their caseload.
  • Represents the foster child’s and/or professional parent’s interests in judicial hearings when necessary.
  • Prepares incident reports when necessary and reports the incidents to the appropriate parties as necessary.
  • Helps to facilitate the commitment of extremely distraught and/or violent children to the appropriate treatment facility for observation and/or care.
  • Obtains the necessary documentation from families and other providers to ensure compliance with foster care licensure requirements.
  • Submits all time sheets, mileage reports and expense summaries for resource personnel in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Serves as an advocate for the foster children placed in their caseload.
  • Provides counseling and support for families to ensure the quality of care, appropriate behavior management and proper environmental conditions.
  • Assists with transporting children to care providers including doctors, dentists, therapists, etc. when necessary.
  • Assists with budgeting funds given to each foster child by determining allowances and setting up savings accounts.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Adult Mental Health Case Manager

PSCH
06.2004 - 06.2005
  • Identified special needs members through the completion of health screens and other resources
  • Worked with community outreach/members advocate to coordinate services
  • Educated providers and community resource on program components and available support services.
  • Educated members with special needs to foster compliance with program and positively impact outcomes.
  • Conduct home visits as appropriate for programs and provided support to all parties involved.
  • Develop and modified care plans in conjunction with members, member’s family, and managing physician.
  • Development of plan specific literature, and educational material in conjunction with medical director, and corporate oversight.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
05-2004

Masters - Social Work

Louisiana State University

Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Critical Thinker

Culturally Competent

Active Lister

Ability to Create Assessments

Strong Organizational Skills

Ability to Problem Solve

Self Care Collaboration

Ethical Judgment

Resilient

Advocacy

Timeline

Social Work Supervisor

Merakey
11.2020 - Current

Social Work Supervisor

Edwin Gould Services for Children and Families
12.2015 - 06.2020

Critical Sick Case Manager

Camba
02.2010 - 11.2015

Foster Care Case Manager

SCO Family of Services
06.2005 - 01.2010

Adult Mental Health Case Manager

PSCH
06.2004 - 06.2005

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Adelphi University

Masters - Social Work

Louisiana State University

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