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DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Professional Summary
Invested Social Worker driven to form trusting relationships with clients and advocate for their best interests. Specializes in geriatric patient care.
Skills
  • LMSW
  • National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Client and community outreach
  • Psychosocial assessments expert
  • DSM-V knowledge
  • Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology
  • Case management
  • Treatment and discharge planning
Work History
Director of Social Services12/2014 to Current
Woodland Village Nursing Center – Diamondhead, MS
  • Coordinated patient care from pre-admission to post-discharge follow-up.
  • Identified psychosocial, mental, and emotional needs for an average of 120 residents.
  • Documented interactions with residents and/or family that were reflective of assessments performed, assistance provided, and conflict resolution.
  • Worked as part of an interdisciplinary team to discuss resident care, gradual dose reductions, and appropriate interventions for behaviors.
  • Facilitated care plan meetings.
  • Participated in Utilization Review and Quality Assurance meetings.
  • Maintaining a professional working rapport with physicians.
  • Developed and implemented crisis intervention plans.
  • Provided therapeutic interventions to assist residents in coping with their transition to long-term care.
  • Coordinated discharge planning process and made appropriate referrals prior to the resident's return to the community.
  • Educated staff on resident's rights, recognizing and preventing abuse, neglect, and exploitation of residents, and psychosocial needs of the residents and their families.
  • Reported and investigated abuse, neglect, and exploitation allegations.
  • Implemented programs to reduce staff burnout.
  • Developed, maintained, and utilized a list of current community resources.
  • Evaluated resident's for the appropriateness of placement on the Alzheimer's/Dementia unit.
  • Implemented discharge follow up procedures to prevent rehospitalization.
  • Provided Medicare, Medicaid, and other health insurance assistance.
  • Managed the Scheduling and Transportation Department.
  • Supervised a part-time social worker and several social work student interns from the University of Southern Mississippi.
  • Supported residents and families in coping with problems resulting from severe illness.
Case Manager - PRN05/2013 to Current
Acorn Adoption Agency – Mandeville, LA
  • Worked with prospective adoptive families and birth parents throughout the adoption process.
  • Conducted home studies.
  • Ensured that birth mothers had transportation to and from necessary doctor appointments.
  • Referred birth parents to social services agencies for financial assistance.
  • Provided supportive counseling to birth parents throughout the process and post-adoption.
  • Advocated for continued adoptive parents to keep consistent contact with birth parents.
  • Educated birth parents on the legal aspect of adoption and their rights.
  • Participated in the legal process of adoption.
Social Work Intern05/2014 to 12/2014
Department of Human Services – Bay St. Louis, MS
  • Performed following job duties under the supervision of Social Work Supervisor.
  • Investigated all reports of neglect, abuse, and/or exploitation of children.
  • Placed and supervised children in foster homes and shelters.
  • Maintained regular contact with clients, including visiting clients' homes.
  • Facilitated Family Team Meetings.
  • Assisted clients in securing appropriate services related to social, medical, financial, legal, child care, home management, and emotional needs.
  • ?Assessed clients for abuse and neglect and compiled documentation for court reports.
  • Testified at youth court hearings regarding patients' history and present behavior.
  • Offered therapeutic services and crises intervention to emotionally disturbed children and adolescents.
  • Supplied crisis intervention and substance abuse services to clients in the community.
Education
Master of Social Work: 2015University of Southern Mississippi- Hattiesburg, MS
Bachelor of Social Work: 2014University of Southern Mississippi - Gulf Coast- Long Beach, MS
Certifications
  • Licensed Master Social Worker - State of Mississippi (M8504)
  • www.linkedin.com/in/laciegarber
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Woodland Village Nursing Center
  • Acorn Adoption Agency
  • Department of Human Services

School Attended

  • University of Southern Mississippi
  • University of Southern Mississippi - Gulf Coast

Job Titles Held:

  • Director of Social Services
  • Case Manager - PRN
  • Social Work Intern

Degrees

  • Master of Social Work : 2015
    Bachelor of Social Work : 2014

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