Experience

MALCOM RANDALL VA MEDICAL CENTER

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contract Treatment Coordinator - Senior Social Worker

  • Dec 2022 - Present

• Health Care for Homeless Veterans Social Worker

  • Jun 2022 - Present


Reno VA Medical Center
• United States
• Medical Practices
• Inpatient Mental Health & Emergency Department Social Worker

  • Jun 2021 - Jun 2022

Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
• United States
• Medical Practices
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Inpatient Psychiatry Social Worker

  • Oct 2018 - Jun 2021
• Social Work Trainee

  • Sep 2017 - May 2018

  Conducted extensive psychosocial assessment of veterans; provided veterans, family, and social support with psychosocial education to understand diagnoses, treatment, and discharge options, as well as potential consequences of treatments or refusal to adhere to treatment compliance. Communicated with hospital staff and family about veteran psychosocial issues. Advocated for communication and collaboration between health care members and veterans and family. Communicated with internal/external resources to coordinate and execute patient discharge and provide high quality continuum of care services for veterans. Provided timely documentation via the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) to communicate critical issues that could impact treatment/discharge options for veterans in the unit. Provided exceptional case management services for veterans in HUD/VASH Program. Performed timely home visits to veterans to assess current living conditions, patient health, and ensuring compliance as member of HUD/VASH program



Chicago Botanic Garden

• United States
• Zoos and Botanical Gardens
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Veteran Internship Program Participant

  • May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Served as participant in the Chicago Botanic Garden's annual Veteran Internship Program. The VIP caters to honorably discharged veterans who are seeking interim employment and guidance in designing a plan for transitioning to the civilian workforce. As an intern in the program, I received the opportunity to receive assist in a variety of tasks. Assisted teachers with daily activities in support of youth day camp. Met camp group at drop-off site and helped organize campers. Assisted with daily distribution of daily snacks for youth participants, instructed youth campers individually, and prepared supplies for camp activities. Assisted staff with cleaning up classroom or program area, and accounted for and returned materials to assigned destinations. Organized Chicago Botanic Garden daily drop-in activities for garden customers and visitors and provided high quality support and customer service. Provided emotional support and enthusiasm to other participants of the Veteran Internship cohort. Digitized and maintained education records for Chicago Botanic Garden customers, and established new files, and updated member information, in all software databases.



Bowen HIgh School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• School Social Work Intern

  • Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

  Conducted trauma screenings on students identified as candidates by teachers, faculty, or family. Provided case management services to students and provided them with internal/external resources to assist with personal needs. Participated in peer case reviews with school and community representatives to help improve clinical practice and to support student growth and needs. Provided confidential school-based social work interventions involving the student, family, and school personnel in identifying needs, establishing an intervention plan, and collaborating with community agencies to provide additional support. Facilitated crisis, individual and group interventions as appropriate. Consulted with faculty, co-team members, parents and other appropriate parties regarding the socio-cultural and emotional factors impacting on the student’s learning experiences. Organized and conducted professional development/training and workshops for students interested in employment, college, or skilled-trades services. Participated in problem-solving initiatives in the school environment to support student success. Referred students and consulted with appropriate community agencies in order to address student’s specific needs



Residential Services, Inc. (RSI)

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Direct Support Professional

  • Feb 2016 - Jun 2016

  Provided support and supervision for adults diagnosed with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, so they could lead self-directed lives and participate fully in their home and community environments. Performed personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks. Fostered positive relationships between individuals served and their housemates. Ensured client safety and maintained a safe environment. Assisted with toileting, including bedpans, urinals, and commode chairs. Reminded/assisted clients with self-administration of medications. Encouraged self-help activities; reported changes in client's condition or family situation to supervisory staff, Documented services provided; performed home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning. Planned meals, shopped for groceries, prepared and served food/meals, feeding and clean-up. Accompanied client to scheduled appointments; transported clients or ran errands for clients.



United States Marine Corps

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Transportation & Logistics Supervisor

  • Jan 2002 - Jul 2013

  Completed over 11 years of honorable service in the United States Marines Corps in a variety of billets within the motor transportation community. Led teams of over 40 individuals - planned their assigned duties and responsibilities while ensuring the organization of over 300 logistical convoys, in order to transport critical cargo and supplies throughout operations areas. Supervised essential equipment and logistical training for over 1000 junior enlisted, substantially increasing technical and logistical knowledge. Inventoried, accounted for, and ordered critical motor transportation equipment worth an estimated $20 million; Served as chief dispatcher, accounting for over 500 pieces of motor transport and serialized equipment. Granted Security Clearance for increased responsibility of national-level assets. Provided military education to approximately 1000 junior servicemen and women during career. Organized and provided transportation and security for over 100 foreign and domestic military officers and civilian diplomats.