Experience

Sunset Lake Health and Rehab

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

• Social Services Assistant

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Assess patients shortly after their admission to identify additional healthcare needs, gaps in their support network, and create a preliminary discharge plan. Provide information to the Director of Social Services. Gather information from each department to monitor patient’s progress and identify which healthcare services are medical equipment they need prevent re-hospitalization. Communicate with Medicare advantage plan case managers and KePro to ensure services are paid for and patients… Show more Assess patients shortly after their admission to identify additional healthcare needs, gaps in their support network, and create a preliminary discharge plan. Provide information to the Director of Social Services. Gather information from each department to monitor patient’s progress and identify which healthcare services are medical equipment they need prevent re-hospitalization. Communicate with Medicare advantage plan case managers and KePro to ensure services are paid for and patients continue to receive necessary services. Connect with local Assisted Living Facilities, the VA, NAMI, and other supportive housing organizations to ensure patients have a home to go to when they discharge. Complete assessments typically completed by the Social Services Director when needed such as the Minimum Data Set for Nursing Homes and Swing Bed Providers and Care Plans, both initial and quarterly. Attend meetings typically attended by the Social Services Director such as Utilization Review and morning and afternoon meetings with department directors and management. Show less Assess patients shortly after their admission to identify additional healthcare needs, gaps in their support network, and create a preliminary discharge plan. Provide information to the Director of Social Services. Gather information from each department to monitor patient’s progress and identify which healthcare services are medical equipment they need prevent re-hospitalization. Communicate with Medicare advantage plan case managers and KePro to ensure services are paid for and patients… Show more Assess patients shortly after their admission to identify additional healthcare needs, gaps in their support network, and create a preliminary discharge plan. Provide information to the Director of Social Services. Gather information from each department to monitor patient’s progress and identify which healthcare services are medical equipment they need prevent re-hospitalization. Communicate with Medicare advantage plan case managers and KePro to ensure services are paid for and patients continue to receive necessary services. Connect with local Assisted Living Facilities, the VA, NAMI, and other supportive housing organizations to ensure patients have a home to go to when they discharge. Complete assessments typically completed by the Social Services Director when needed such as the Minimum Data Set for Nursing Homes and Swing Bed Providers and Care Plans, both initial and quarterly. Attend meetings typically attended by the Social Services Director such as Utilization Review and morning and afternoon meetings with department directors and management. Show less



Loveland Center

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Job Coach

  • Apr 2022 - Oct 2022

  Worked with adults diagnosed with developmental disabilities. Helped clients identify and overcome personal barriers, assessed individual strengths, and set goals. Taught job tasks in the home and on the job site, and provided coaching in job search and interview techniques. Transported participants to and from interviews. Submitted reports for Medicaid to review. Worked with adults diagnosed with developmental disabilities. Helped clients identify and overcome personal barriers, assessed individual strengths, and set goals. Taught job tasks in the home and on the job site, and provided coaching in job search and interview techniques. Transported participants to and from interviews. Submitted reports for Medicaid to review.



The Sunshine Method

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Tutor and Mentor

  • Jan 2020 - Sep 2022

  Met with students diagnosed with disabilities and/or experienced difficult life circumstances in person and through video conference. Identified barriers to their education such as mental health and medical disabilities, trauma, homelessness, and poverty. Reviewed their grades, tests, and each week’s homework. Collaborated with the students to set attainable goals. Wrote daily and monthly reports stating which goal the student worked towards, the methods used to assist the student in working… Show more Met with students diagnosed with disabilities and/or experienced difficult life circumstances in person and through video conference. Identified barriers to their education such as mental health and medical disabilities, trauma, homelessness, and poverty. Reviewed their grades, tests, and each week’s homework. Collaborated with the students to set attainable goals. Wrote daily and monthly reports stating which goal the student worked towards, the methods used to assist the student in working towards their goals, their achievements, what the student needs more work on, and any other updates. Show less Met with students diagnosed with disabilities and/or experienced difficult life circumstances in person and through video conference. Identified barriers to their education such as mental health and medical disabilities, trauma, homelessness, and poverty. Reviewed their grades, tests, and each week’s homework. Collaborated with the students to set attainable goals. Wrote daily and monthly reports stating which goal the student worked towards, the methods used to assist the student in working… Show more Met with students diagnosed with disabilities and/or experienced difficult life circumstances in person and through video conference. Identified barriers to their education such as mental health and medical disabilities, trauma, homelessness, and poverty. Reviewed their grades, tests, and each week’s homework. Collaborated with the students to set attainable goals. Wrote daily and monthly reports stating which goal the student worked towards, the methods used to assist the student in working towards their goals, their achievements, what the student needs more work on, and any other updates. Show less



Gabion Erosion Systems, LLC

• Director of Marketing and Personal Assistant

  • Jul 2020 - Apr 2021

  Used Google and Go Daddy to advertise the company’s services. Created the Gabion Erosion Systems, LLC. website, and completed research to include current information regarding gabions, water erosion, and natural disasters for the website. Used graphic design software to make flyers and pamphlets with company information. Created the company’s logo. Managed communications between the COO, customers, aerial photographers, and the company's Civil Engineer. Assisted the COO with a variety of… Show more Used Google and Go Daddy to advertise the company’s services. Created the Gabion Erosion Systems, LLC. website, and completed research to include current information regarding gabions, water erosion, and natural disasters for the website. Used graphic design software to make flyers and pamphlets with company information. Created the company’s logo. Managed communications between the COO, customers, aerial photographers, and the company's Civil Engineer. Assisted the COO with a variety of business documentation including paperwork for the Small Business Association. Show less Used Google and Go Daddy to advertise the company’s services. Created the Gabion Erosion Systems, LLC. website, and completed research to include current information regarding gabions, water erosion, and natural disasters for the website. Used graphic design software to make flyers and pamphlets with company information. Created the company’s logo. Managed communications between the COO, customers, aerial photographers, and the company's Civil Engineer. Assisted the COO with a variety of… Show more Used Google and Go Daddy to advertise the company’s services. Created the Gabion Erosion Systems, LLC. website, and completed research to include current information regarding gabions, water erosion, and natural disasters for the website. Used graphic design software to make flyers and pamphlets with company information. Created the company’s logo. Managed communications between the COO, customers, aerial photographers, and the company's Civil Engineer. Assisted the COO with a variety of business documentation including paperwork for the Small Business Association. Show less



Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC)

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Hotline Victim Advocate

  • Apr 2018 - Oct 2018

  Responded to crisis calls and completed documentation in accordance with FCA, FCA, VOCA, and agency requirements. Provided information on SPARCC’s services, emotional support, information on victim rights, and information on a variety of local non-profit agencies. Scheduled appointments for survivors to meet with a Domestic or Sexual Violence Advocate. Assisted with communications while advocates transported a survivor to SPARCC’s secure shelter. Responded to crisis calls and completed documentation in accordance with FCA, FCA, VOCA, and agency requirements. Provided information on SPARCC’s services, emotional support, information on victim rights, and information on a variety of local non-profit agencies. Scheduled appointments for survivors to meet with a Domestic or Sexual Violence Advocate. Assisted with communications while advocates transported a survivor to SPARCC’s secure shelter.



Centerstone of Florida Behavioral Hospital and Addiction Center

• Case Manager PRN

  • Aug 2016 - Sep 2017

  Worked directly with patients and their loved ones to gather preliminary information, entered the interview information into Avatar, and worked directly with psychiatrists, nurses, and other professionals to coordinate proper services within the facility. Every client was experiencing unique crises such as self harm, substance use relapse, severe paranoia, and more. Frequently de-escalated clients during emergency situations. Worked directly with patients and their loved ones to gather preliminary information, entered the interview information into Avatar, and worked directly with psychiatrists, nurses, and other professionals to coordinate proper services within the facility. Every client was experiencing unique crises such as self harm, substance use relapse, severe paranoia, and more. Frequently de-escalated clients during emergency situations.



Centerstone Med Clinic

• Med Clinic Case Manager

  • Jan 2016 - Aug 2016

  Completed intake appointments at which time new patients were evaluated using biopsychosocial assessments, FARS, CFARS, patient interviewing, and gathering collateral information for individuals with mental health diagnoses. At the end of each appointment an initial diagnosis was into Avatar with the approval of a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and connected clients with a Psychiatrist, LMHC, and community resources. Initiated the Baker Act process when a client was a danger to… Show more Completed intake appointments at which time new patients were evaluated using biopsychosocial assessments, FARS, CFARS, patient interviewing, and gathering collateral information for individuals with mental health diagnoses. At the end of each appointment an initial diagnosis was into Avatar with the approval of a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and connected clients with a Psychiatrist, LMHC, and community resources. Initiated the Baker Act process when a client was a danger to themselves or others. Collaborated with law enforcement and LMHC’s during the Baker Act process, and assisted in de-escalation. Facilitated the following group therapy programs: Living and Coping with Schizophrenia, Schizophrenia II, Mind and Body, Wellness Rehabilitation Action Planning, Budgeting 101, and Alternative Expressions. Show less Completed intake appointments at which time new patients were evaluated using biopsychosocial assessments, FARS, CFARS, patient interviewing, and gathering collateral information for individuals with mental health diagnoses. At the end of each appointment an initial diagnosis was into Avatar with the approval of a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and connected clients with a Psychiatrist, LMHC, and community resources. Initiated the Baker Act process when a client was a danger to… Show more Completed intake appointments at which time new patients were evaluated using biopsychosocial assessments, FARS, CFARS, patient interviewing, and gathering collateral information for individuals with mental health diagnoses. At the end of each appointment an initial diagnosis was into Avatar with the approval of a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and connected clients with a Psychiatrist, LMHC, and community resources. Initiated the Baker Act process when a client was a danger to themselves or others. Collaborated with law enforcement and LMHC’s during the Baker Act process, and assisted in de-escalation. Facilitated the following group therapy programs: Living and Coping with Schizophrenia, Schizophrenia II, Mind and Body, Wellness Rehabilitation Action Planning, Budgeting 101, and Alternative Expressions. Show less