Wendy J Blount
Bronx,USA
Summary
Dedicated professional with substantial experience driving positive outcomes Well-educated individual with data integrity and client education talents. A communicative Caseworker with a background spent working with culturally diverse individuals and recommending the best options for treatment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Case worker
Selfhelp
Bronxville, New York
04.2025 - Current
- Assessed client needs to develop, implement, and monitor personalized service plans offering actionable steps.
- Facilitated resource coordination by connecting clients with community services as a liaison between clients and agencies.
- Monitored tenant stability through regular visits and provided interventions to address potential conflicts.
Case Worker
Platinum Community Care
New York, NY
01.2023 - 02.2025
- Delivered personalized guidance to single men and families to enhance their well-being and self-sufficiency.
- Developed strong relationships, advocated for their needs, and maintained access to resources and services.
- Support clients in recognizing entitlements and array of available programs and services via strategic guidance.
- Support clients in recognizing entitlements and an array of available programs and services via strategic guidance.
- Coordinate client transportation for medical and legal appointments to ensure timely access.
- Negotiate referral services for client's best interests and delivery of high-quality services.
- Enabled hundreds of immigrant men to access vital services through targeted research and resource utilization.
- Addressed client and citizen inquiries regarding benefits, application procedures, and eligibility for programs.
- Documented services provided to ensure compliance with agency, state, and federal regulations.
Care Manager
Visiting Nurse Services (VNS) Health
New York, NY
01.2006 - 01.2023
- Coordinated with local and state healthcare providers to deliver appropriate care and services for 30+ adults managing psychiatric, substance use, and co/morbid medical conditions.
- Executed assessments and created personal health, recovery, and SMART wellness/care plans via in-person and remote consultations.
- Oversaw patient services through consistent case conferences involving internal and external service providers.
- Facilitated transition for adults from home health services to enhance community independence.
- Empowered adults to transition from home health services and maintain community independence.
- Managed allocation of wraparound funds, connecting individuals with essential financial resources.
Education
Bachelor of Art - Social Work
Herbert Lehman College
Bronx, USASkills
- Case Management/Coordination
- Care management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Data management
- Social services
- Client service
- Client Interactions
- Advocacy & Support
- Family Engagement
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Case worker
Selfhelp
04.2025 - Current
Case Worker
Platinum Community Care
01.2023 - 02.2025
Care Manager
Visiting Nurse Services (VNS) Health
01.2006 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Art - Social Work
Herbert Lehman College