VALERIE MARTI
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dedicated Transition Coordinator with 5.5 years of Public Health experience and a strong commitment to serving the geriatric population as well as experience in working in pediatric. Focuses on the success of my client’s transition from the nursing home back into the community as well as assisting with navigating state and community resources. Capable in managing assigned caseloads in an efficient manner and coordinating with my team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Transition Coordinator
Connecticut Community Care Inc
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Serve as liaison between the providers, access agencies, DSS social workers other community-based program organization and the states transition program
- Establish relationships with key staff within nursing homes to assist with identification of individuals who are interested in transitioning
- Assist each participant with the development and implementation of a transition plan including completing applications to DSS for Medicaid, food stamps and/or cash assistance
- Assist participants as needed with activities related to transition day, such as shopping for household goods, packing, loading and moving personal belongings
- Conducts initial interview process and completes intake guide with persons in skilled nursing facilities
Access Coordinator
Connecticut Community Care Inc
06.2019 - 03.2022
- Work closely with case managers to provide clients with proper care based on needs
- Assist pending clients with proper documentation submission for program acceptance
- Manage incoming referrals for new clients, assist in scheduling new referrals for initial interviews and manage pending cases
- Conduct monthly monitoring calls with clients to follow-up on health updates, review personal goals, services and update medications and physician orders
- Manage referrals to personal care agencies, nursing agencies, meals on wheels as well as transportation services for existing clients
Health Navigator
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
11.2017 - 05.2019
- Case managed high risk populations diagnosed with chronic health conditions specific asthma
- Worked alongside physicians, nurses and social workers to address the needs of the patient and their families
- Conduct screenings for families with Behavioral Health concerns and helped connect them to community behavioral services
- Provide asthma education as well as conduct environmental assessments of homes
Education
Biobehavioral Health
Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA08.2023
Community Health Worker Certificate - undefined
Temple University, College of Public Health
10.2017
Skills
- Advocacy for individual clients
- Case management
- Communication
- Discharge Planning
- Transition Coordination
- Coordinating Referrals
- Obtaining Referrals
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Transition Coordinator
Connecticut Community Care Inc
03.2022 - 01.2023
Access Coordinator
Connecticut Community Care Inc
06.2019 - 03.2022
Health Navigator
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
11.2017 - 05.2019
Biobehavioral Health
Pennsylvania State University
Community Health Worker Certificate - undefined
Temple University, College of Public Health
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