Experience

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  WellPower

  • Denver, Colorado, United States

  • Denver Fire Department Co-Responder

    • Nov 2022 - Present
    • Denver, Colorado, United States

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  SCL Health

  • Wheat Ridge, Colorado, United States

  • Hospice Social Worker

    • Nov 2020 - Nov 2022
    • Wheat Ridge, Colorado, United States

    -Assessment of the social and emotional factors related to the patient’s illness, need for care, their response to treatment, and adjustment to care and communication of findings to the care team.-Assessment of the relationship of the medical, nursing, palliative and end of life care needs as applicable to the home situation, financial resources and community resource availability.-Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Provides counseling to patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties and / or barriers to following the plan of care or meeting mutually established goals.- Provides information and referral services for patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.-Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies. Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.

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  The Guidance Center

  • Southgate, MI

  • Wraparound Facilitator

    • Apr 2018 - Sep 2020
    • Southgate, MI

    -Identify strengths, resources, and needs of youth at risk of out-of-home placement and their families-Develop a Child and Family Team comprised primarily of persons accessible to the family in their natural support network- Facilitate the development and implementation of individualized Wraparound Plans and Crisis Plans that address the needs of the family- Link families with existing community services based on their needs and preferences

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  Michigan Medicine

  • Ann Arbor, MI

  • Office of Decedent Affairs Intern

    • Jan 2017 - Dec 2017
    • Ann Arbor, MI

    -Developed a Traumatic Death Outreach Program for the Washtenaw County Medical Examiner’s Office. -Provided ongoing bereavement support to grieving families. -Assessed the needs of acutely grieving families. -Facilitated viewings of the deceased for loved ones and family members. -Managed the Traumatic Death Outreach Log database.

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  SUMMIT COMMUNITY COUNSELING

  • Direct Staff Support

    • Sep 2015 - Sep 2016

    -Worked one-on-one with low income, at-risk youth, with a goal of increasing their interest in education and future employment.-Taught and encouraged social skills, hygiene, time and money management, etc.-Created 90-day goals for each client alongside the client's therapist.

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  Women of the World - Utah

  • Greater Salt Lake City Area

  • Case Worker

    • Jan 2016 - Aug 2016
    • Greater Salt Lake City Area

    •Provide services to refugees including coordinating housing, medical appointments, client education, school enrollment, employment placement and preparation, etc.•Partner with social service case managers in locating essential resources for clients•Assist program manager with new client intake•Serve as an advocate for clients

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  Seneca Family of Agencies

  • Orange County, California Area

  • Intern

    • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
    • Orange County, California Area

    •Worked with foster care youth who had experienced severe trauma or were mentally ill.•Learned how to fill out case notes efficiently.•Utilized various coping mechanisms while interacting with the children. •Encouraged appropriate social skills and confidence throughout every activity that the children engaged in.

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  L.E.A.R.N.

  • Whittier, CA

  • Curriculum Developer

    • May 2014 - Aug 2014
    • Whittier, CA

    •Developed college awareness curriculum for Kindergarten-8th graders. •Coordinated and facilitated training seminar for staff to implement the curriculum in the coming year.

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  L.E.A.R.N.

  • Whittier, CA

  • Life Skills Case Worker

    • May 2013 - Aug 2013
    • Whittier, CA

    •Oversaw twelve high school students who were employed at social enterprise, Emmy Doo’s Ice Cream Shop through LEARN.•Provided guidance to youth by developing a plan of action for post-high school plans. •Conducted weekly individual and group training sessions to promote progress toward specific goals.•Co-facilitated workshops for the students that focused on resume writing, interview skills, dining etiquette, etc.

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  L.E.A.R.N.

  • Whittier, CA

  • Summerpalooza Co-Coordinator

    • May 2012 - Aug 2012
    • Whittier, CA

    •Co-coordinated a one-week summer leadership program, Summerpalooza, for rising seventh and eighth graders.•Co-developed curriculum that focused on helping underrepresented college bound students to become more aware of themselves as well as their future goals and plans for college.•Oversaw all operations and activities including facilitation of small group activities and discussions.•Helped to develop and coordinate training seminars and workshops; create content and agenda, orchestrate logistics, and facilitate training.