Tamia Rodriguez
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and diverse experience in direct social services, staff assistance, and customer service. Highly skilled in handling administrative, operational and outreach program functions. I possess a strong ability to work efficiently under a variety of situations. I am capable of multi-tasking and managing heavy caseloads. I have exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to problem solve. I am ready to apply my experience to new professional challenges with a growth-oriented organization.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker II Chemical Dependency
NYC Health + Hospitals
11.2022 - Current
- Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems including individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention and psycho-education.
- Utilizes high risk criteria and/or consultation referrals to identify patients in need whom could benefit from social work assessment and intervention to ensure maximum access to healthcare and offer solutions.
- Provides interdisciplinary team with assessment findings and suggest potential impact on overall care of patient.
- Formulates and implements treatment plans promote patient choice and provide knowledge of community resources and entitlement programs.
Program Director (LEAP) - Elder Abuse Program
JASA
06.2017 - 10.2022
- Responsible for the management, planning, control and day-to-day operation of a group of programs which may include casework, elder abuse, caregiver respite, etc..
- Supervision of social work staff in their provision of in-home and in-office assessment of the client, utilizing prescribed standardized assessment instructions.
- Monitoring of staff and case review with regard to ongoing reassessment of client need. Monitoring of service efficacy and appropriate revision of the care plan.
- Monitors statistical reporting and program monitoring standards. Is available to borough director regarding decision making on issues related to the program. Monitors quality assurance compliance.
Social Worker - Elder Abuse
JASA
08.2015 - 06.2016
- The provision of In-Home and In-Office Assessment of the social and emotional needs of the older adult client reporting some form of abuse or exploitation and family, utilizing prescribed standardized assessment instruments (i.e., PHQ-9, GAD-7); securing where appropriate the assistance of other social work and/or other professional consultants.
- The development and implementation of a comprehensive assessment, case plan and safety plan for the provision of the full range of social services to address the abuse experienced by by the older client(s).
- The provision of appropriate information to clients and collaterals regarding the normal physical, social and psychological development of individuals, challenges to functioning presented by conditions of impairment, disease, social stresses and dysfunction; and ways of coping and preserving individual functioning and autonomy, within the context of the abuse experienced by the client.
Administrative Assistant
Good Shepherd Services
11.2012 - 08.2015
- Process clerical material, including typing and filing of all program and administrative correspondence and reports.
- Manage petty cash process (monitor receipts, reimbursements and requests).
- Purchase inventory and replenish office supplies.
- Sort and distribute incoming and outgoing mail.
- Record and organize minutes for staff meetings.
Case Planner
Good Shepherd Services
08.2011 - 10.2012
- Conduct assessments of children and families referred by the Administration of Children Services and community based on organizations seeking preventative services.
- Provide individual and family counseling to children and families as needed.
- Conduct home and school visits and escort program participants to appointments for support.
- Facilitate Family Team Conferences to explore and organize treatment plans for participants.
- Provide information services including advocacy, outreach and referrals for additional support services.
Case Planner
Cardinal McCloskey Community Services
06.2008 - 08.2011
- Develop and maintain a case load records and program documentation according to organizational standards, such assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and termination summaries.
- Provide individual and family counseling to identify and assess client and family needs.
- Responsible for planning and facilitating family team conferences to coordinate all aspects of client treatment and service plan.
Child Protective Specialist
Administration For Children Services
05.2007 - 05.2008
- Complete field visits to investigate allegations of abuse/ or neglect.
- Interview family members and collateral contacts to assess child safety.
- Coordinate intervention services for children and families as needed.
- Maintain accurate and timely computerized records of all case information.
- Remove children int protective custody or foster care when appropriate.
Store Manager
Duane Reade Pharmacy
08.1999 - 04.2007
- Development implement cash management procedures.
- Ensure proper merchandise presentation on selling floor.
- Hiring and training of new employee personnel.
- Ordering and replenishment of story merchandise.
Assistant Manager
Rite-Aid Pharmacy
09.1991 - 07.1999
- Handling cash control procedures.
- Ordering and auto-replenishing store supplies and inventory.
- Set and display of story merchandise for promotions and sales programs.
- Overseeing staff and managing staff scheduling.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Adelphi University
12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
New York, NY06.2006
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
New York, NY06.2005
Skills
- Strategic program leadership
- Program development and management
- Administration knowledge
- Supportive counseling
- Elder abuse expertise
- Substance abuse expertise
- Client advocacy
Timeline
Social Worker II Chemical Dependency
NYC Health + Hospitals
11.2022 - Current
Program Director (LEAP) - Elder Abuse Program
JASA
06.2017 - 10.2022
Social Worker - Elder Abuse
JASA
08.2015 - 06.2016
Administrative Assistant
Good Shepherd Services
11.2012 - 08.2015
Case Planner
Good Shepherd Services
08.2011 - 10.2012
Case Planner
Cardinal McCloskey Community Services
06.2008 - 08.2011
Child Protective Specialist
Administration For Children Services
05.2007 - 05.2008
Store Manager
Duane Reade Pharmacy
08.1999 - 04.2007
Assistant Manager
Rite-Aid Pharmacy
09.1991 - 07.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
Master of Arts - Social Work
Adelphi University
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