Alex Wood, Mpa, Msw, Lcsw-C Email & Phone Number

Towson, Md, Us

Baltimore, Maryland, Us

•Conduct discharge planning assessments and solution-focused interviews with adult and older adult patients.•Provide active listening and psychosocial support to patients and family members.•Lead daily multi-disciplinary rounds and provide a social worker’s perspective on patient care and discharge planning.•Coordinate with insurance companies, rehabilitation facilities, and home care agencies to ensure seamless post-acute care for patients to prevent/reduce hospital re-admission.•Troubleshoot barriers and challenges to patient discharge in a timely and diplomatic manner.•Serve in an active leadership role in departmental Lean Management System and process improvement activities.

Washington, Dc, Us

• Carried a caseload of 4-6 clients• Conducted biopsychosocial assessments and evaluations for older adults and their support networks to identify their service needs.• Developed care plans, arranged services, and prepare and maintained records and progress notes consistent with agency standards.• Assisted clients in resolving problems by assessing the client’ needs, educating the client, the family and caregivers about available resources and linking the client system to appropriate service.• Provide strengths-based supportive counseling to help older adults and their support networks identify their goals, and utilize their personal and social resources to achieve them.• Co-facilitate psychosocial support group for spouse/partners of individuals with dementia• Participate in clinical team meetings.

Catonsville, Md, Us

• Followed-up on incident reports to ensure resident well-being.• Provided clinical case management and psychosocial support to residents and families.• Assessed residents and identified those in need of services.• Maintained records of residents served and interactions with social workers.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Provided Grants Resource Center (GRC) members with thorough, accurate, andtimely information on federal and private funding programs, policies, legislation and regulations as well as guidance in assigned specialized agency and disciplinary areas.

Spent four months traveling for self-enrichment and intellectual growth to several countries including England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, and Northern Ireland, and authored travel blog

Athens, Ga, Us

•Managed and improved the office’s social media (Facebook and Twitter) presence resulting in expanded engagement with external stakeholders.•Developed and reviewed narratives, applications, and case studies to successfully illustrate the university’s activities and contributions to the larger public.•Researched and analyzed national university/community economic development initiatives to inform the office’s activities.

Athens, Ga, Us

•Drafted narratives, applications, case studies, and press releases; proofread documents.•Reviewed periodicals and identify articles of significance for review by the Associate Vice President for Economic Development. •Researched various university/community economic development initiatives.•Updated the office's website and managed their social media.

Athens, Ga, Us

•Lead coordination of successful inaugural senior farewell event for 200+ attendees.•Researched, evaluated, and presented venue and activity options for regional chapter events.•Ensured quality control standards in processing of “40 under Forty” award nominations.•Provided staff support for various events.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Served in highly visible position, providing administrative and operational support to the Association’s president. Managed scheduling, arranged outreach to new college and university presidents, and lead the production and distribution of materials for Board meetings. Conducted research, maintained financial records, addressed external and internal inquiries, and provided coverage during extended absences of the president's Executive Secretary. Interacted daily and directly with the CEO and their senior staff. Provided primary staff support to the Association’s internal planning committee of senior executives and middle managers charged by the President with monitoring and implementing the Association's strategic plan. Assisted in coordinating AASCU's New Presidents' Academy: a yearly intensive program for new college/university presidents and chancellors; coordinated the organization, production and distribution of participants' workbook.Managed day-to-day operations of a unique programmatic offering for spouses/partners of college and university presidents/chancellors. Supported activities and work of Program Coordinator and volunteer committee in developing programs and services. Collaborated with meetings office to handle on-site arrangements for spouse/partner conference sessions at two annual national meetings. Served on various internal committees related to information technology and human resources, and as a member of the internal think tank that advises the Association's magazine.

Arlington, Va, Us

Coordinated the intake of requests for research on procurement, real estate, supply chain and corporate strategy; Responsible for scheduling and calendar maintenance for supervising director; and provided sole administrative support for web, data analysis and custom research functions and supported its supervising director.

Worked with constituents to direct them to appropriate resources, express their views to Senator Durbin, and initiate the process of requesting help from the Senator’s office. Wrote letters on behalf of Senator Durbin and other staffers to constituents and federal agencies. Performed research as required and wrote reports summarizing findings. Greeted constituents and visitors to the office and provided general office support.

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