Experience

Ascend Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Hospice Social Worker

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  North Wales, Pennsylvania, United States



Allons Danser/Philly Zydeco

• Coordinator of volunteers, dance instructor; was booking manager, publicity manager, committee chair

  • Jun 2012 - Present

  Greater Philadelphia Area Allons Danser/Philly Zydeco brings zydeco and Cajun bands from Louisiana and Texas to the Philadelphia area. Currently in charge of volunteers, and teach the dance lesson. Previously booked all the bands. Met with retiring Allons Danser event organizers; met to form and served on new Allons Danser committee. Researched and drafted bylaws. Met with PATMAD board (Philadelphia Area Traditional Music and Dance); convinced PATMAD to take us under their 501c3. Convinced WXPN deejays to give airplay… Show more Allons Danser/Philly Zydeco brings zydeco and Cajun bands from Louisiana and Texas to the Philadelphia area. Currently in charge of volunteers, and teach the dance lesson. Previously booked all the bands. Met with retiring Allons Danser event organizers; met to form and served on new Allons Danser committee. Researched and drafted bylaws. Met with PATMAD board (Philadelphia Area Traditional Music and Dance); convinced PATMAD to take us under their 501c3. Convinced WXPN deejays to give airplay to our upcoming artists. Help committee with: o plan to reopen safely with Covid-19 risk mitigation o Marketing/publicity including using WordPress to update allonsdanser.org website, MailChimp for email marketing; Facebook, Twitter, MeetUp. o supervise volunteers. Show less



Self-employed freelance musician and private music instructor, flute and voice

• Self-employed freelance musician and private music instructor, flute and voice

  • Jan 1991 - Present

  Self-employed freelance musician and private music instructor, flute and voice, in person and on Zoom; e.g. with Saint John’s Presbyterian Church, Curtis Opera Theater, solo Baroque flute Bach Brandenburg concertos with Vox Ama Deus.



BAYADA Home Health Care

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Social Worker

  • Dec 2022 - Jul 2023

  Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, United States -Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' psychosocial needs, strengths, and resources, and develop individualized care plans to address identified issues. -Educate patients about their rights and entitlements, and assist them in accessing appropriate community resources and services, such as food, transportation, and financial assistance programs. -Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members, including nurses, physical therapists, and occupational therapists, to… Show more -Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' psychosocial needs, strengths, and resources, and develop individualized care plans to address identified issues. -Educate patients about their rights and entitlements, and assist them in accessing appropriate community resources and services, such as food, transportation, and financial assistance programs. -Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members, including nurses, physical therapists, and occupational therapists, to ensure continuity and quality of patient care. -Educate patients and their families about health-related topics, such as long term care planning, and end-of-life care options. -Document all patient interactions and interventions accurately and timely in electronic medical records, and maintain confidentiality of all patient information. Show less



Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Grief Counselor/Bereavement Coordinator, Penn Medicine Hospice

  • Sep 2021 - Dec 2022

  United States -Provided individual grief counseling to grieving loved ones. -Educated surviving loved ones about the normal grief process, and coping strategies. -Designed, implemented, managed, and conducted online psychoeducational programming of grief support groups, on Zoom and Microsoft Teams. -Mentored chaplain to collaboratively plan and lead online grief support groups.



Family Services of Montgomery County, PA

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Covid-19 contact tracer

  • Aug 2020 - Sep 2021



BROOKDALE HOSPICE OF PHILADELPHIA LLC

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Worker

  • Aug 2019 - Apr 2020

  Wayne, pa



Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Licensed MSW Social Worker

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2019

  Bucks County, Pennsylvania Family Preservation program. o Employ a range of social work Skills interventions with client families to facilitate accomplishment of goals listed in the Family Service Plan provided by Bucks County Children and Youth. o Formulate Service Plans, especially considering permanency planning goals such as housing, medical care, and public benefits. o Document information in accordance with regulations and program standards. o Ensure all needs of children are being met relating to… Show more Family Preservation program. o Employ a range of social work Skills interventions with client families to facilitate accomplishment of goals listed in the Family Service Plan provided by Bucks County Children and Youth. o Formulate Service Plans, especially considering permanency planning goals such as housing, medical care, and public benefits. o Document information in accordance with regulations and program standards. o Ensure all needs of children are being met relating to safety and well being. o Make face-to-face home visits in accordance with program requirements. o Mentored Swarthmore College student externs. Show less



Camp Onas, Friends Camp Association of PA Inc.

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Sep 2011 - Dec 2017

  Greater Philadelphia Area Participated in hiring new camp director. On retreat planning committee.



ACLU of Pennsylvania

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• ACLU of PA Duvall Reproductive Rights Project MSW intern

  • Aug 2013 - May 2014

  o Prepared documents re incarcerated women’s reproductive rights: researched, edited, and wrote original content. Translated legalese into simple English. http://www.aclupa.org/our-work/duvall-reproductive-freedom-project/incarceratedwomenandhealth/pregnant-or-parenting-behind-bars-pennsylvania/ o Met with high level corrections officials to solicit their input. o Lobbied state legislators. o Participated in hiring interns. o Received fundraising training from Director of… Show more o Prepared documents re incarcerated women’s reproductive rights: researched, edited, and wrote original content. Translated legalese into simple English. http://www.aclupa.org/our-work/duvall-reproductive-freedom-project/incarceratedwomenandhealth/pregnant-or-parenting-behind-bars-pennsylvania/ o Met with high level corrections officials to solicit their input. o Lobbied state legislators. o Participated in hiring interns. o Received fundraising training from Director of Development. o Prepared grants submission documents. o Wrote for blog: http://blog.aclupa.org/2014/06/09/abortion-breaking-the-silence/ Show less



Mermaid Playwrights' Theater

• Lead actor / singer / flutist

  • 2008 - 2014

  Gold Star Mother in December 2014 Summoning the Sun. Lead roles in "What's Wrong?" (2 person play), "Eleanor" (3 person play), and "Lochiel's Choice".



Comfort Choir (hospice and palliative music)

• co-director, arranger, mezzo-soprano

  • Sep 2009 - 2011

  Doylestown I conducted, arranged, wrote original music, and sang with this all-female vocal ensemble that sings in small groups to hospice and nursing home patients.



Philadephia Singers Chorale

• mezzo-soprano

  • 2007 - 2011



self

• home educator

  • 2001 - 2002

  Taught my own child in all subjects.