Proven, highly-productive NJ Certified Social Worker with a mastery in the social service and healthcare related administrative field spanning over two decades. Extensive career reflecting efficient program coordination and management as well as strong leadership qualifications. Daily positive interaction with a multi-cultural population. Able to multitask and make decisions while maintaining flexibility to changing priorities.
Articulate, self-motivated, and solution oriented
Skill Highlights
Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, CARE Ware Database Management, EMR (Electronic Medical Records), eCW (Electronic Clinical Works), Photoshop
Professional Experience
Ryan White Program Social Services Coordinator, 04/1994 to Current CarePoint Health - Hoboken University Medical Center – City, STATE,
Management and coordination of county-wide federally funded Emergency Financial Assistance Programs, Kearny Correctional Facility Program, Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) Program, Part A Medical Case Management Program, and Bilingual Medical Case Management Program.
Working closely with Director, Chief Executive Officer, Hospital Finance Department, Federal and Local Agencies to ensure proper financial management and secure quality control measures.
Responsibilities include: Development and implementation of new program content including the disbursement of a yearly budget to assist qualified applicants in crisis.
Manage grants and contracts according to requirements of funding sources Processing and approval of appropriate referrals with special attention to documentation details for yearly grant auditors; Serving as a liaison with utility and housing providers through letters, phone calls and hand delivery of payments Liaison between clients, vendors, five Ryan White funded health care systems and Finance Department.
Serves as a consultant to other agency staff persons according to area of expertise Managing records using MS Word and Excel to chart monthly progress, forecasting future budget needs, tabulating statistical records, meeting time-sensitive deadlines and maintaining an extensive detailed database.
Keeping current logs and updating administrators as necessary on balances of funds; creating and maintaining monthly and annual listing of clients to prevent duplication of services Claire - Page Two Ensuring timely payment to providers and securing documentation to validate payment resolutions Conduct and tabulate periodic consumer satisfaction surveys as required by funding sources Assist Director in grant process and contracts to secure annual funding Responsible for revisions to agency policy manual to reflect program procedures Supervision and management of all medical case managers and supportive staff.
Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training of all new staff in these positions as well Responsible for assigning tasks, chart review, distribution of cases and general medical case management guidance and supervision Serves as medical case manager to clients, assess circumstances (including medical diagnoses and prognoses, current problems and associated needs and demographic information) of each case assigned.
Propose a care plan with measurable objectives and timetables Periodically re-evaluate and revise treatment plan as necessary over the life of the case Collaborate with HIV continuum of care physicians in the on-going assessment of clients and subsequent medical treatment via the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Educate and empower consumers and staff to become independent Coordinate referrals to community agencies as indicated by client needs and eligibility Counsel and inform clients regarding potential solutions to their identified needs Negotiate and advocate for the development and delivery of needed services Maintain required documentation of client-related activities Agency representative for community lectures and conferences as needed Monthly attendance at HIV Planning Council meetings and Housing meetings as needed Tabulate monthly statistics and reports - responsible for monthly delivery of statistical and financial reports to county offices.
Education
Master of Science: Health Sciences / Health Administration, Expected in New Jersey City University - Jersey City, NJ GPA:
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology, Expected in Saint Peter's University - Jersey City, NJ GPA:
: , Expected in Rutgers University - Newark, NJ GPA: NJ State Certified HIV Pre & Post Test Counselor
: , Expected in - , GPA: New Jersey State Licensed Certified Social Worker 1994 - Present
: , Expected in - , GPA: American Red Cross Certified HIV/AIDS Instructor 1994 - Present
Core Accomplishments
Coordinator of Agency Fundraising and Donations Spearheaded several fundraising projects including AIDS Walk New York agency team which, from 1995-2009 was one of the largest single fundraising events the agency has had in its history. Responsible for recruiting a yearly team of over 50 participants. Focus included team motivation, desktop publishing of relative materials and forms, contribution campaign in person and by phone, maintaining yearly records and exceeding each projected year goal. All proceeds raised were reimbursed to agency to benefit persons infected with HIV/AIDS
Annual Grand Tasting Fundraising Event - Coordinate and execute Annual Wine and Food Tasting - the largest fundraising event for the agency Coordinator of agency
Annual Holiday Gift-Giving and Food Drives - Coordination and distribution of holiday gift and food drive to help needy clients of the community
Active alternate voting member of Jersey City HIV/AIDS Planning Council and Housing Committee - Attend Housing and Planning Council meetings on a monthly basis; HIV/AIDS advocate for infected and affected clients of Hudson County
Languages
Fluent in English and Italian; functional knowledge of Spanish
Skills
Consulting
Contract management
Employee interviewing, training, and supervision
Statistical input and data management
Database creation and management
Fiscal reporting
Forecasting and budgeting
Grants management
Counseling
Extensive computer experience and knowledge
Quality control
Financial management
Able to work well individually or as part of a team
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