Compassionate Community Social Service Worker with 10 plus years of experience in fast-paced positions. Committed to helping community members improve quality of life through hands-on support and education.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Navigator
Opportunities For Ohioans With Disabilities
09.2023 - Current
Provided support for individuals with disabilities.
Conducted Intake Interviews to begin process of providing vocational services.
Managed case data in AWARE data system.
Coordinated social services.
Educated participants in eligibility process.
Identified challenges to employment.
Collaborated with local organizations to assist in meeting needs for adults and adolescents with disabilities.
Campaign Fellow
State Representative Casey Weinstein
05.2022 - 11.2022
Reviewed and used data to make recommendations to improve campaign performance, media touchpoints and journey.
Drove data-influenced decisions for campaigns and businesses.
Demonstrated outstanding collaboration across organization and managed many tasks.
Used advanced targeting models and measurements.
Planned and executed events with public and private donors.
Oversaw teams of volunteers and monitored effectiveness of each area.
Utilized social media advantageously for free and persuasive media.
Built political coalitions to enhance message.
Consulate Health Care, North Royalton/Parma Ohio
07.2012 - 05.2013
A dually certified sub-acute care facility providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term care
Director of Marketing and Admissions
Increased census from 75% occupancy to consistently running at full capacity -Trained and mentored
Cleveland Clinic Nurse Liaison and clinical marketing team in clinical outcomes based marketing - Developed and nurtured relationships with hospital administration and physicians creating referral network - Obtained niche program account for center with main feed hospital - Recruited and contracted new medical director and associate medical director for center - Utilized systems to track and trend RTH within DRG’s specified by hospitals - Integrated in several hospital systems and served on QA teams in an effort to provide clinical support to hospital “bottom line.”
Transitional Care Management
02.2012 - 07.2012
A licensed facility providing post-acute services, in-house hemodialysis, long-term care, hospice, and respite stays
Director of Admissions and Marketing
Increased census for challenged facility by 15% in three month time frame - Maintained goal of 20 sales calls per week - Developed relationships with discharge planners from local hospitals - Developed new business through nurturing relationships with our attending physicians - Developed and maintained sales tracking system and marketing plans - Comprehensive knowledge of Medicare and managed care products.
Admissions Coordinator
Brookdale Senior Living, An Independent, Assisted Living Community
08.2010 - 06.2011
Responsible for developing and hosting marketing events resulting in increased sales - Maintained and improved occupancy level and revenue production for independent and assisted living communities -
Managed sales/admissions process by assisting residents, family members, and referral sources -
Coordinated and completed all activities needed for admissions, including, visits to prospects’ home, referral sources, and other locations to conduct initial assessments - Maintained statistical reports and managed sales data in sales tracking system.
Boulevard Healthcare
08.2008 - 08.2010
A licensed nursing facility providing post-acute services, in-house hemodialysis, long-term care, hospice, and respite stays
Admissions/Concierge
Assisted in coordination of admissions marketing materials and events - Conducted tours of facility -
Received patient referral information and facilitated follow-up - Liaison for patients and customer care -
Implemented and coordinated medical documents; consents, doctor orders, progress notes in medical records.
Chemical Dependency Counselor
Edwin Shaw Hospital
08.2001 - 08.2008
Chemical dependency facility providing inpatient and outpatient treatment services
Provided individual and group counseling - Developed adolescent inpatient and outpatient chemical dependency
treatment programs - Developed chemical dependency education programs for families and community -
Provided and developed community outreach and education services - Responsible for maintaining state required
outcome - Responsible for precertification of insurance for new patients as well as developing relationships with
insurance companies and payor sources.
Case Manager
Community Health Center
08.1996 - 08.2001
Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
Education
Associates Degree - Community Services/Social Work
University of Akron
Akron, OH
Skills
Time Management
Cross-Cultural Competence
Interpersonal Skills
Confidentiality Practices
Conflict Resolution
Trauma-Informed Care
Critical Thinking
Technology Proficiency
Service Providers Liaising
Individual and Community Advocacy
Public Speaking
Health Plan Development
Timeline
Peer Navigator
Opportunities For Ohioans With Disabilities
09.2023 - Current
Campaign Fellow
State Representative Casey Weinstein
05.2022 - 11.2022
Consulate Health Care, North Royalton/Parma Ohio
07.2012 - 05.2013
Transitional Care Management
02.2012 - 07.2012
Admissions Coordinator
Brookdale Senior Living, An Independent, Assisted Living Community
08.2010 - 06.2011
Boulevard Healthcare
08.2008 - 08.2010
Chemical Dependency Counselor
Edwin Shaw Hospital
08.2001 - 08.2008
Case Manager
Community Health Center
08.1996 - 08.2001
Associates Degree - Community Services/Social Work
Business Operations Manager at State of Ohio - Opportunities for Ohioans with DisabilitiesBusiness Operations Manager at State of Ohio - Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities