Outpatient Therapist

• Jun 2023 - Present

Medical Social Worker

• Jan 2023 - Present

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Rapid Start Community Social Worker

• Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

• Provide linkage-to-care and patient navigation for EUCHC patients who are eligible for Test and Treat. Ensure patients has initial and follow up visits with all EUCHC service providers. • Develop and maintain rapport with the patient. Act as the link between patient and various service providers at EUCHC. • Conduct regular and timely follow up visits with the patients who are eligible for Test and treat for care coordination. • Work with individuals to assess needs, develop care plans and coordinate HIV related services through advocacy, education, support, empowerment, and coaching. • Provide education in-services to local community organizations about HIV/ART services. • Develop and expand online directory of educated culturally competent medical providers prescribing ART. • Work with the marketing team to plan and deploy a creative media plan to educate the public about HIV risk and ART options. Show less

Medical Social Work Intern

• Aug 2021 - Dec 2022

• Interviews clients and their families and coordinates programs and activities to meet their social and emotional needs. • Provides crisis intervention and assists families in understanding the implications and complexities of the medical situation and its impact on lifestyle. • Provides psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify emotional, social, and environmental problems. • Formulates and implements plans utilizing appropriate social work interventions. • Collaborates with the healthcare team and involves the patients and families in the development and implementation of plans. • Makes referrals and serves as a resource for the healthcare team and serves as a patient advocate. • Maintains a working knowledge of relevant medical and legal issues and preserves records and statistics. Show less

Housing Specialist

• Apr 2013 - Dec 2021

• Perform initial eligibility verification • Enroll clients into the program and conduct annual recertification • Provide assistances to clients in understanding and completing leases • Serve as liaison between the client and the Landlord in lease negotiation or in case of disputes • Serves as liaison between client and case managers to ensure that the client receives the necessary services to maintain independent living • Provide translation assistance for Creole speaking clients Show less

Family Advocate Intern

• Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

• Collaborate with families to assist in growth, development and education to increase potential. • Build solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs. • Interview individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources. • Collaborate with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need. • Manage caseloads through well-developed time management, organizational and task prioritization skills. • Identify children with disabilities/social emotional concerns • Participate in "team approach" when discussing the ASQ results with parents/guardians • Assist families with Early Steps Communication and appointment steps Show less