Traci A. Pescatore
Bellmawr,USA
Summary
Experienced with patient advocacy, crisis intervention, and resource coordination. Utilizes comprehensive social work techniques to support patients and families in hospital settings. Knowledge of community resources and healthcare systems to ensure seamless care transitions.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HOSPITAL SOCIAL WORKER
Inspira Medical Center
Vineland, NJ
02.2022 - Current
- Complete initial and on-going assessments on high-risk patients to ensure a timely transition of care
- Manage complex discharge plans & ensuring continuity of care for patients with complex post-acute needs
- Assist patients and families with accessing community resources
- Provide education to patients and families related to treatment plans and post-acute options
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate care for patients and ensure a seamless transition of care
- Recommend and refer patients to appropriate resources while building & maintaining relationships with both internal and external resources.
SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER
The Mill Creek School
Philadelphia, PA
03.2014 - 02.2021
- Serve on the Admissions Committee
- Provided individual and group counseling
- Developed and ensure implementation of students Individualized Education Program IEPs
- Developed intervention plans and appropriate IEP behavioral/ emotional support goals
- Provided crisis intervention, refer students in severe crisis to outside agencies.
- Provided education to teachers and staff on the individual needs of students
- Collaborated with student’s home therapeutic team and school district
- Developed, facilitated and taught an Emotional Health and Wellness course
CHILD STUDY TEAM (CST) SOCIAL WORKER
Salem County Special Services School District
Woodstown, NJ
02.2006 - 03.2014
- Case Manager- preschool through 8th grade
- Developed and monitored the implementation of Individualized Education Program (IEP)
- Completed social history assessments on new referrals and as needed for reevaluations of students
- Provided counseling and social skills education to students
- Identified and linked families to needed community resources
- Assisted and provided teachers with alternatives and strategies for special education students
- CHILD STUDY TEAM COORDINATOR-SOUTH (Cumberland, Cape May Counties)
- Managed the Child Study Team Services and CST staff for assigned schools
- Assisted CST staff with managing difficult cases
- Provided clarification of the NJ Special Education Code to team members and school districts
- Worked directly with principals & superintendents on the programming needs of the special education students
DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES
South Jersey Health Care Center
Camden, NJ
08.2003 - 02.2006
- Provided direct supervision of social work staff & weekend supervision of all facility staff
- Managed the care of 120 patients and their psychological needs
- Completed comprehensive medical social assessments
- Facilitated Care Planning Conferences & Assisted with the development of Care Plans
- Lead the interdisciplinary team
- Assisted patients with the completion of DNR’s (do not resuscitate), Power of Attorney Development
- Discharge planning
- Worked in conjunction with administration in the development of policies and procedures for the social services department
HIV/ AIDS SOCIAL WORKER, GERIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER
The Philadelphia Nursing Home
Philadelphia, PA
12.1999 - 08.2003
SOCIAL WORKER
Chapel Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Philadelphia, PA
06.1996 - 12.1999
Education
Master’s Degree - Social Work (MSW)
Temple University, School of Social Administration
Philadelphia, PA05-2003
Bachelor’s Degree - Social Work (BSW)
Cabrini College
Radnor, PA05-1996
Skills
- Healthcare navigation
- Psychosocial assessments
- Community resources
- Family support
Certification
- New Jersey Social Work License # 44SL05245700
- ACM Certification -Accredited Case Manager Certification C11153985
- New Jersey Supervisor in Education Certification 838439
- New Jersey Certified School Social Worker 00420971
- Pennsylvania Social Work License # SW 123540
- Certified School Social Work Specialist (C-SSWS)
- SIFI Certification (Certification of Supervision in Field Instruction-required to supervise social work interns)
Timeline
HOSPITAL SOCIAL WORKER
Inspira Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER
The Mill Creek School
03.2014 - 02.2021
CHILD STUDY TEAM (CST) SOCIAL WORKER
Salem County Special Services School District
02.2006 - 03.2014
DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES
South Jersey Health Care Center
08.2003 - 02.2006
HIV/ AIDS SOCIAL WORKER, GERIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER
The Philadelphia Nursing Home
12.1999 - 08.2003
SOCIAL WORKER
Chapel Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
06.1996 - 12.1999
Bachelor’s Degree - Social Work (BSW)
Cabrini College
Master’s Degree - Social Work (MSW)
Temple University, School of Social Administration