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Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Thorndale, Pennsylvania, United States

• Provides counseling and case management services to coordinate the range of services required to enable each client to reach the goal of competitive employment or placement in a higher level rehabilitation setting• Creates and implements vocational rehabilitation plans for each assigned client including requirements by regulations and/or funding source• Participates in team and ISP meetings to develop, modify and review progress of each assigned client• Maintains client files in accordance with company policies, regulatory requirements and confidentiality guidelines• Monitors behavior plans and related data as appropriate to assure client safety, health and general well being• Consistently communicates with client's funding agencies, families, or residential agencies

Parkesburg, Pennsylvania, United States

• Provided compassionate care while working closely with families during their loved ones final stages of life• Assisted with completing client’s activities of daily living to ensure comfort and best quality care possible such as: personal hygiene, incontinence management, dressing and maintaining comfortable temperature, assisted feeding, administering prescribed medications and full assistance ambulating• Communicated and maintained all pertinent information and evaluations through clear and concise documentation

Exton, Pennsylvania

• Effectively communicated and collaborated with waiver services participants, and when needed or requested, their families and support teams to complete needs assessments, as well as, motivate, mediate and discuss future plans and needs• Using information gathered during needs assessment, SC developed, documented and implemented Individualized Service Plans (ISP) based upon the clients' goals and preferences• Located and coordinated needed services and supports and arranged services to reach desired outcomes of each waiver services recipient• Provided community and medical resource information and made referrals for the participant• Monitored the enrollment of 49 PA OLTL waiver participants by regularly maintaining accurate records and full compliance with government and state regulations and guidelines to assure the individual was receiving the appropriate quality, type, and level of service needed to oversee progress on the Individual Support Plan.• Assisted with crisis intervention activities by performing emergency assessments and referring adult protective services, Medical Assistance and Behavioral Health Care, and advocated for individual rights to be protected, as needed

Strafford, Pennsylvania

• Utilized an evidence-based approach in the individual’s own home and community through the personalized development and application of skills and strategies to every day, real world situations to increase independence• Supported clients through intensive job training by providing instruction, communication and consistency to maintain competitive employment • Attended ISP meetings to discuss and monitor client progress and team effectiveness with Case Managers, Behavioral Specialists, the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and family members

West Chester, Pennsylvania

• In both the Rapid Re-housing and Family Self-Sufficiency Programs - performed client intakes, interviewed individuals and families, assessed their situations, capabilities, and problems, to determine what services were required to meet each individual’s needs• Developed and reviewed service plans in consultation with clients, and performed follow-ups to assess the quantity and quality of services provided• Attended and reported data at community meetings held by the Chester County Department of Community Development through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

West Brandywine, Pennsylvania

• Facilitated individual and group activities, engaged with residents, maintained records of client progress and services performed• Monitored and reported changes in client level to collaborate appropriate care needs with the team• Administered personal care, assistance with activities of daily living such as ambulation, medication reminders and personal hygiene assistance

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

• Planned and executed after school programs for middle school and high school students• Observed group interactions and role affiliations to collect data, identify problems, evaluate progress, and determined the need for additional changes in programing• Empowered and mentored students to pursue their potential academically, relationally and spiritually

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Trauma Informed Clinical Social Work

Bachelor'S Degree, Social Work

Associate'S Degree, Social Sciences And Psychology

Master'S Degree, Social Work