Medical Social Worker/Bereavement Coordinator(Bilingual)

• Nov 2019 - Present

Medical Social Worker

• Oct 2018 - Dec 2021

-End of Life Supportive Counseling -Facilitate family meetings to discuss the disease progression which relates to physical/mental limitations -Community Resources (Financial, Medical and In Home Care) -Act as a Liaison between Hospitals, Skilled Nursing Facilities and Residential Care Facilities while advocating for patients and there loved ones. -Non-pharmacological interventions (Relaxation Techniques, Guided Imagery, Breathing Exercises -End of Life Supportive Counseling -Facilitate family meetings to discuss the disease progression which relates to physical/mental limitations -Community Resources (Financial, Medical and In Home Care) -Act as a Liaison between Hospitals, Skilled Nursing Facilities and Residential Care Facilities while advocating for patients and there loved ones. -Non-pharmacological interventions (Relaxation Techniques, Guided Imagery, Breathing Exercises

Intensive Foster Care Social Worker

• Aug 2016 - Mar 2017

-Continuous home visits to assist foster children with mental health services, coping mechanisms and behavioral management -educated foster parents, birth families or adoptive families on trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy -Consulted with County Social Workers, Medical Providers and outside agencies to build resiliency in foster children to reunify with birth families -Continuous home visits to assist foster children with mental health services, coping mechanisms and behavioral management -educated foster parents, birth families or adoptive families on trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy -Consulted with County Social Workers, Medical Providers and outside agencies to build resiliency in foster children to reunify with birth families

Clinical Social Worker Intern

• Jan 2015 - Apr 2016

• Performed biopsychosocial assessments, interviewing, problem solving, and supportive counseling with individuals, families and/or groups as well as completing the associated paperwork. • Conducted telephonic counseling with newly admitted patients and follow-up patients for the Geriatric Department. • Worked in collaboration with other healthcare providers to evaluate the medical or physical condition of the patients. • Interdisciplinary team meetings/workshops. • Evaluated and suggested the appropriate type of in-home help required by a newly discharged patient. • Provided individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial and psychoeducation support needed to help cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. • Co facilitated Alzheimer’s Dementia caregiver classes with Geriatric Social Worker. • Referrals to Community Resources • Assisted patients and caregivers in custodial and skilled nursing facility placement planning. Show less

Graduate Student

• Sep 2014 - Apr 2016

Practice live therapy with simulated individual clients, families, military service members and veterans integrating practicum material on: • Biopsychosocial assessments • Clinical case management skills • Client risk assessment • Introduction to DSM-5 and client diagnosis • Evidence-based intervention, including motivational interviewing, problem solving therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy • Ethical decision-making skills • Professional code of ethics Complete reflective assignments and progress notes for weekly clinical supervision Show less

Site Director

• Aug 2013 - Jan 2015

• Oversee the entire CDC site operations and daily functions according to Options policies and procedures. • Facilitate staff meetings, parent monthly meetings and recruit eligible families into our program • Supervise Teachers, Associate Teachers and Assistant Teachers. • Use sensitivity and good judgment when interacting with children, parents, volunteers and staff. • Plan and implement preschool program based on High Scope Curriculum. • Develop and maintain learning centers which reflect the interest and needs of each child enrolled • Promote full enrollment and participate in recruitment to ensure program admission • Provide a clean and sanitary environment for children, families and staff members. Show less

Early Childhood Educator

• Mar 2012 - Jul 2013

• Developed individual goals for children by providing on-going assessment of progress and facilitate transitions into kindergarten. • Implemented goals that were outlined in the ILP and/or in the Individual Education Plan for children who were diagnosed with a learning disability. • Responsible for conducting ongoing assessments while using anecdotal notes, Gold Teaching Strategies and DRPR-IT to evaluate the developmental progress of each child in the classroom. • Supervised the Associate Teachers in the classroom, student teachers, volunteers and parents. • Provided a successful, safe and supervised educational setting for children while they are participating in classroom, outdoor play area, and field trips. Show less