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Summary:Empathetic and Motivational with experience completing Psychosocial and bereavement assessments for new admissions.Proven experience providing counseling for families and or patients who are diagnosed with a terminal illness or facing the end of life as well as providing bereavement counseling.Hands-on experience with developing or updating treatment plans for inmates, gathering information for a bio psychosocial assessment, and counseling inmates who have been diagnosed with a mental disorder.Demonstrated experience with assessing inmates who have declared psychiatric emergencies for the next level of care.Well-versed in presenting treatment plans and discussing with the multi-disciplinary team regarding a diagnosis.Skilled with evaluating resources and helping facilitate and obtain needs for a successful outcome.Education:Florida State University, Gainesville, FL, May 2010Master of Social Work in Social WorkSaint Leo University, Saint Leo, FL, May 2007Bachelor of Social Work in Social WorkSkills:CounsellingCase ManagementTherapyHospice CareSocial WorkBehavioural HealthBehavioural TherapyMeeting FacilitationMotivational InterviewingGroup TherapyMental Health CounsellingCrisis ManagementDocumentationMicrosoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)Problem-solvingIndividual / Group CounselingCrisis InterventionCertifications and LicensesCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCitrus County Hunger and Homeless Coalition, Citrus County, FL Sep 2019 May 2023VolunteerFacilitated and helped with an information booth where brochures were given tothe homeless about services in Citrus County November 2006.Citrus County Family Resource ServicesVolunteer Intermittently or as neededDeveloped a strong rapport with the director of this resource to help with clientswith difficult needs.Assisted with parenting classes with the director who facilitated the class for parents who wereHelped manage and work with volunteers during some of the busiest times of the year such as Christmas when people in the county could refer needy children.Professional Experience:Hospice of Marion County, Ocala, FL Sep 2019 May 2023Social WorkerWas responsible for Psychosocial and bereavement assessments for new admissions.Provided Counselling for families and or patients who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness or are facing end-of-life issues as well as Provided bereavement counseling.Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.Advocated for clients to ensure respected rights and wishes.Offered support for patients, family, or caregivers, who expressed verbally or emotionally the need for assistance with anticipatory grief or difficulty coping.Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enrich clinical skills.Updated client documentation for correct, compliant, and current records.Address each case as a unit and set tailored measurable goals following agency policies and procedures.Hospice of Citrus County, Lecanto, FL Dec 2009 Sep 2018Social Work Employee and InternWas responsible for Psychosocial and bereavement assessments for new admissions.Networking resources for families.Advocated for the patient to ensure respected rights and wishes.Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.Offered support for patients, family, or caregivers if they expressed verbally or emotionally the need for assistance with anticipatory grief or just difficulty coping with end-of-life concerns.Updated client documentation for correct, compliant, and current records.Marion Correctional Facility, Ocala, FL Aug 2012 Jun 2018Behavioral SpecialistMeeting with newly received inmates to complete their bio psychosocial assessments to help develop their treatment plan.Counselled male inmates who have been diagnosed with a mental disorder.Assessed inmates who have declared psychiatric emergencies for the next level of care.Facilitated or co-facilitated groups.Presented treatment plans and discussed with the multi-disciplinary team regardinga diagnosis.Evaluated for resources to help facilitate a successful transition back into society.Columbia Correctional Institution, Lake City, FL Dec 2010 Jul 2012Behavioral SpecialistDeveloped or updated treatment plans for inmates to gather information for abio-psychosocial assessment.Counselled male inmates who have been diagnosed with a mental disorder.Assessed inmates who have declared psychiatric emergencies for the next level of care.Facilitated or co-facilitated groups.Presented treatment plans and discussed with the multi-disciplinary team regardingLowell Correctional Facility, Ocala, FL Aug 2007 Dec 2010Classification OfficerWas responsible for inputting data according to the inmates arrest history collected from the Florida Crime Data Base and the National Crime Data Base.Correlated inmate files for initial or routine interviews.Interviewed reception inmates to decide on a permanent facility based on the inmate's needs.Did rounds in confinement to assess inmates behavior and well-being based on records security keeps in their logs and briefly interviewed the inmate.Performed case management by interviewing the inmate to assess their overall conduct for a custody change if warranted.Citrus County Schools, Inverness, FL Aug 1998 Aug 2007Parent FacilitatorConducted home visits via a referral from teachers or social workers to assess students' and familys well-being and needs.Responded to written and telephone requests for assistance.Maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.Worked in collaboration with other professional disciplines.Protected clients' health information with strict protocols focused on controlling access to confidential information.Evaluated clients financial resources and current needs related to shelter, food, and clothing concerns.Coordinated with local agencies and community services to help clients obtain needed support.Performed follow-up home visits to assess the family, their well-being, and possible future needs to help facilitate success.Compiled records and prepared reports.Protected clients' health information with strict protocols focused on controlling access to confidential information.Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness.Assisted with developing and implementing programs to engage and empower underserved populations.Worked in collaboration with other professional disciplines.Worked with agencies in and out of the county to update their information for the brochure handed out to clients and other staff members.Citrus County Schools, Inverness, FL Aug 1986 Aug 1998Teacher's AideUtilized teaching skills to assist teaching staff.Designed teaching area with classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts.Planned, prepared, and developed various teaching aids, such as charts and graphs.Prepared, administered, and graded examinations.Assisted students, individually and in groups, with lesson assignments to present and reinforce learning concepts.Helped teachers with supervision and care of K-12th grade students during their physical education classes and other areas assigned.Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings. |
