Meaghan Gesino
Interim Director of Social Services at Southview Acres Health Care Center- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
Minnesota Board of Social WorkOct, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Social Work Supervisor
Minnesota Board of Social WorkAug, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW)
Minnesota Board of Social WorkAug, 2011- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Southview Acres Health Care Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Interim Director of Social Services
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Sep 2013 - Present
-Assisted in survey compliance and quality assurance-Collaborated with leadership staff-Assisted in developing policies and procedures -Organized and directed social services staff -Collected and compiled data for long-range planning -Collaborated with community agencies and programs
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Director Of Social Services
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Jan 2013 - Present
-Long-term Care Social Worker: January 2013-Present-Director of Social Services: July 2014-Present-Complete assessments, including, mental health, cognitive, risk and psychosocial assessments-Complete admission paperwork-Facilitate discharge planning-Develop holistic resident care planning with multi-disciplinary teams-Provide clinical and therapeutic interventions-Work with the interdisciplinary team and administration to promote and protect resident rights and the well-being of residents-Advocate for abuse prevention and resident rights, including education of staff and support of residents and families-Complete referral and coordinate consultative services-Complete vulnerable adult investigation-Assist in survey compliance and quality assurance-Collaborate with leadership staff -Organize and direct social services staff including supervision, performance reviews -Collaborate with community agencies and programs-Develop, review, and update policies and procedures that meet federal and state regulatory compliance Show less
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Keystone Community Services
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St. Paul, MN
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Elderly Waiver/Alternative Care Case Manager
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Sep 2011 - Dec 2012
-Completed annual assessment of clients’ needs -Documented social and medical histories of clients -Developed and monitor client care plan to ensure continuity of necessary services -Coordinated services for clients -Liaison for client with community and referral services -Completed annual assessment of clients’ needs -Documented social and medical histories of clients -Developed and monitor client care plan to ensure continuity of necessary services -Coordinated services for clients -Liaison for client with community and referral services
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Masters of Social Work Intern
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Nov 2010 - Apr 2011
-Assisted in developing, coding, and analyzing a survey about providing services to caregivers -Literature review of elder abuse and best practices regarding elder abuse interventions for Native Americans -Developed a survey for Minnesota tribes regarding elder abuse -Assisted in developing, coding, and analyzing a survey about providing services to caregivers -Literature review of elder abuse and best practices regarding elder abuse interventions for Native Americans -Developed a survey for Minnesota tribes regarding elder abuse
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Research Assistant
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Dec 2010 - Feb 2011
-Literature review regarding the health and wellness of elders -Literature review regarding the health and wellness of elders
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Masters of Social Work Intern
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Aug 2010 - Nov 2010
-Developed weekly newsletter concerning elder issues -Delivered presentations regarding the Minnesota Elder Economic Security Initiative and Elder Index -Collaborated with MinnEESI partners about the direction of the Initiative -Developed weekly newsletter concerning elder issues -Delivered presentations regarding the Minnesota Elder Economic Security Initiative and Elder Index -Collaborated with MinnEESI partners about the direction of the Initiative
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Masters of Social Work Intern
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Jan 2010 - May 2010
-Counseled former clients of Hennepin County Street Case Management Project -Assisted former clients of Hennepin County Street Case Management Project in finding and maintaining permanent housing -Assisted immigrants and refugees in accessing and receiving services -Analyzed translation service companies -Counseled former clients of Hennepin County Street Case Management Project -Assisted former clients of Hennepin County Street Case Management Project in finding and maintaining permanent housing -Assisted immigrants and refugees in accessing and receiving services -Analyzed translation service companies
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Masters of Social Work Intern
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Sep 2009 - Dec 2009
-Counseled clients who were homeless and dealing with addiction -Assisted clients in finding and applying for permanent housing and services -Counseled clients who were homeless and dealing with addiction -Assisted clients in finding and applying for permanent housing and services
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Adult Services and Aging Specialist
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Mar 2008 - Aug 2009
-Assessed and determined the eligibility of elders for services -Assisted elders with completing paperwork -Provided information and referral services to the public about aging resources -Collaborated with the Rosebud Sioux Tribal Elder Abuse Taskforce -Investigated allegations of elder abuse, neglect, exploitation and worked towards a safe resolution -Advocated on behalf of the elder population -Ombudsman for the White River Nursing Home residents -Provided home visits -Assessed and determined the eligibility of elders for services -Assisted elders with completing paperwork -Provided information and referral services to the public about aging resources -Collaborated with the Rosebud Sioux Tribal Elder Abuse Taskforce -Investigated allegations of elder abuse, neglect, exploitation and worked towards a safe resolution -Advocated on behalf of the elder population -Ombudsman for the White River Nursing Home residents -Provided home visits
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Family Services Specialist
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Jul 2007 - Mar 2008
-Assessed reports of child abuse and neglect -Worked with families in order to bring about safety, permanency, and well-being for children and their families -Developed and initiated case plans for children and their parents -Established and maintained effective and collaborative working relationships with birth families, foster families, and other agencies -Prepared clear and concise documentation, court reports, and correspondence -Wrote social summaries, family histories, and case record narratives -Identified and assessed individual and family functioning, family dynamics, dynamics of child abuse and neglect, and crisis intervention -Provided intervention with families to successfully address changes that needed to be made in their lives -Recruited and supported foster and relative homes caring for maltreated children who are unable to return to their birth families Show less
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Greater Lynn Senior Services, Inc.
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Elder Protective Services Worker
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Sep 2006 - Jul 2007
-Investigated reports of physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, financial exploitation, caretaker neglect, self-neglect, and/or death of elders -Conducted protective assessments of the abused/exploited elder, their system of support, and their care providers -Evaluated functional capacity of elders -Conducted home visits on a regular basis -Developed protective service treatment plans and safety plans with the elder and their family -Arranged and coordinated services to meet the needs of the elder -Pursued legal counsel to obtain legal action such as protective orders and guardianship through the courts -Completed thorough investigations of abuse allegations, risks to the abused elder, and the abused elder’s needs -Maintained current documentation Show less
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Caregiver Advocate
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May 2004 - May 2006
-Organized two Caregiver Conferences -Organized and facilitated a chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Support Group -Developed an updated Elder Abuse Code for the Rosebud Sioux Tribe -Developed and maintained a client database -Organized caregiver trainings, i.e. first aid and CPR -Co-sponsored two Elder Wicozani (health) Clinics at Rosebud Indian Health Services -Organized a Spring Fling Prom and Banquet for Older Americans Month -Developed and wrote a monthly newsletter for program participants -Collected stories of RST elders receiving American Indian Relief Council’s “Breakfast in a Bag” program in order to keep the program on the Rosebud Reservation -Solicited donations of monetary value and in-kind donations for the program -Received grants from different organizations for the program -Involved in the day-to-day activities necessary in successfully managing a social services program Show less
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Education
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2009 - 2011
University of Minnesota, School of Social Work
Masters of Social Work, Gerontology, Community Practice Social Work, Human Services Management, Community Organizing -
1999 - 2003
St. Lawrence University
Bachelors, Anthropology, Native American Studies
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