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SOCIAL WORKER/VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Education
Master of Social WorkThe University of Southern California School of Social Work － Los Angeles, CA
2012
MAY
December, 2009
Bachelor of Science: Psychology Child DevelopmentThe University of Maryland University College － Adelphi, MDPsychology Child Development
Mira Costa College － Oceanside, CA
Experience
01/2015 to Current
Social Worker/Volunteer CoordinatorContinuum Home Care and Hospice － New Bern, NC
  • Assess a caseload of 14-17 patients/families/caregivers psychosocial status related to patient's terminal illness and environment.
  • Develop and carry out social evaluations and plan interventions based on assessment Provide psychosocial counseling and support to the patient/family experiencing emotional, social and economic conflict.
  • Assist patient/family and staff in utilizing community agencies/resources: Medicaid/Medicare, Funeral Planning, Grief Support Groups, Caring for the Caregiver groups, volunteer services, financial aid, county, state, and private social services agencies.
  • Serve as the liaison between patients/families/caregivers and community agencies as appropriate.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meeting to establish, review and revise the plan of care for each patient, including exchange of information, review of problems, and sharing of professional support 2x a month.
  • Support, instruct and educate the patient, family, and caregiver regarding living with life threatening illnesses, caregiver support, Anticipatory Grief and Loss, hospice services, transitions with pt.'s disease, bereavement services.
  • Coordinate all patient and family services for an average caseload of 15-17 families on a weekly basis.
  • Support the patients and family's unique spiritual and cultural beliefs.
  • Provide holistic, family-centered care across treatment settings to improve the quality of life and maintaining the dignity of the dying patient.
  • Provide care consistent with National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization standards of practice for hospice programs.
  • Co-Facilitates bi-weekly support groups for grief and loss, Facilitator of a monthly caregiver support group and currently working with neighboring towns to develop caregiver/grief support groups in the local community, Facilitate quarterly Grief and Loss 6-week Workshops, worked with direct team planning annual memorial for families, provide education and as a speaker for local events dealing with grief and loss and end of life seminars Volunteer-Coordinator and Volunteer Training for all Volunteers for the New Bern Office and conduct an annual training for all volunteers, maintain records, hours, monthly statistics, caseloads for all volunteers Currently networking and coordinated with We Honor Veterans Program as a Hospice Partner to provide Hospice and Palliative Care to the Veteran population and the POC of the Hospice Partnership with Continuum.
01/2012 to 01/2013
Readjustment Counseling Therapist
01/2011 to 01/2012
Social Work InternSan Marcos Veteran Center － San Marcos, CA
  • Conducted an average of 3-4 Biopsychosocial assestments per week Developed treatment plans for each Client seeking services in line with their stated needs and goals for therapy Executed outreach to Veterans and coordinated in clinical staff meetings Maintained a counseling and case management caseload of approximately 40 Veterans and families.
  • Utilized the following evidenced based practices: Cognitive Processing Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness.
  • Facilitated weekly a World War II group, Co-Facilitated 4 CPT forPTSD groups for a period of 12 weeks over a year period, Facilitated 3 PTSD Education classes that ran a period of 6 weeks over an 8-month period, Co-Facilitated/Facilitated 3 separate Anger Management Groups for a period of 8 weeks per group for a year period.
  • Created and Facilitated 1 Female Veteran support group, held on a weekly basis for 6 months; Created and Co-Facilitated a weekly Military Sexual Trauma group for female veterans for 3 months.
  • Facilitated a weekly Relaxation group for Veterans for 1 year.
  • Participated in weekly case review as a member of a multidisplinary team twice per week.
  • Coordinated outreach for Military Sexual Trauma with neighboring USMC installations for two years.
01/2010 to 01/2011
InternBonsall West Elementary School － Bonsall, CA
  • Completed over 450 clinical hours counseling children Developed and utilized creative therapeutic interventions to assist the children in behavioral modifications Counseled students in grades K-6th, using cognitive behavioral, reality, and person centered approaches to address depression, communication, poor academic performance, bullying, child abuse/neglect, self-esteem, IEP's, and case management Modeled and Taught positive social interactions with teachers and peers to promote a healthy learning experience Counseled 30 students in short-term crisis situations such as bullying victim or classroom behavior issues Conducted individual counseling for a caseload of 14 students, including military dependents Integrated and conducted 3 separate support groups based on grade level for K-2nd grade, 3/4th grade and 5/6 grade for both military and civilian children focusing on communication, problem solving, goal setting, social interaction and emotional regulation Led boys, girls and mixed groups weekly.
  • Topics included social skills, academic and behavioral issues, bullying, and assertiveness training Communicated with parents, therapists and school personnel to ensure child's stability and continued behavioral success Coordinated with local military installation to implement the Adopt a School Program.
Memberships/Scholarly Societies
Certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy for Individuals and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Groups Certified in Motivational Interviewing Certificate for attending the Military Child Education Coalition- Living the New Normal Certified at the National Stress Conference for CISM I- II. Selected by battalion for leadership abilities to attend the Leadership Seminar representing 1st Recon Battalion and 2/4.
Work History
Mental Health Counselor Department of Defense Schools
Personal Information
North Carolina- Provisionally Licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate- POO0255
Interests
Certified training as a Key Volunteer/Key Volunteer Coordinator National Alliance Certified Coach for youth sports baseball from 2005-2009. Professional Organizations Key Wife Coordinator- 11/03-09/10 Boy Scouts of America- Cub Scout Den Leader/Treasurer 09/06-05/13 National Association of Little League- 09/06-09/11 Parent Teacher Organization Vice President/Secretary- 06/09-04-12 National Association of Social Workers member- National and North Carolina Chapter Volunteer Work Worked with local VA Women's Director for the annual Clothes Line Project for Military Sexual Trauma 2 years experience volunteering at the VA Stand Down for Homeless Veterans 1-year experience working with Homeless Outreach Program at Del Mar Fair Grounds providing referrals and services to veterans and families. Head Coach- Raider Project Coed Softball Team fall 2015/Volunteered for the 2015 WOD run by the Raider Project Part of MARSOC's Marine Corps Ball Committee for 1 year working and reaching out to local community organizations raising donations, providing services and volunteer work to raise 45k in funds. 4 years experience on school Parent Teacher Organization Board. Partnered with local community and organizations for donations and fundraising to help raise money for school functions, field trips, supplies, etc. for over 500 elementary students. 8 years experience leading/co-leading Scout Dens for military children. Coordinated with local community organizing field trips for educations/learning experiences. Organized volunteer work in community for scouts to include annual beach cleanups, food bank work, scouting for food, community clean up projects, conservation projects with local school caring for garden, annual volunteer work singing at local retirement center during holiday seasons, etc. 6 years experience on Scout Committee as Treasurer balancing pack funds, organizing and working with local community in order to raise money through fundraising opportunities organizing campouts, weekly and monthly Pack events in order to provide funds to pay for Scouting activities. U.S. MILITARY SERVICE INFORMATION United States Marine Corps, 09-1997/11-1999, Honorable Discharge (Medical Discharge)
Skills
academic, bi, Caregiver, case management, counseling, CPT, Client, financial, goal setting, Hospice, meetings, exchange, Office, networking, Palliative Care, Assist patient, personnel, problem solving, speaker, quality, reality, maintain records, seminars, social services, statistics, therapeutic interventions, Therapy, Trauma, treatment plans, plan of care, unique, Workshops
Additional Information
  • Licensure North Carolina- Provisionally Licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate- POO0255
  • Counseling Related Experience Relevant coursework includes: Social Work Practice with Individuals, Social Work Practice in School Settings, Human Behavior in Social Environment I and II, Social Work Practice with Families, Groups, and Complex Cases, Social Welfare, Military Culture as a Workplace Environment, Treating Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress, Clinical Practice in Mental Health Settings, Human Development and Mental Health, and Leadership in the Social Work Profession and Organizations.
  • Certified training as a Key Volunteer/Key Volunteer Coordinator National Alliance Certified Coach for youth sports baseball from 2005-2009. Professional Organizations Key Wife Coordinator- 11/03-09/10 Boy Scouts of America- Cub Scout Den Leader/Treasurer 09/06-05/13 National Association of Little League- 09/06-09/11 Parent Teacher Organization Vice President/Secretary- 06/09-04-12 National Association of Social Workers member- National and North Carolina Chapter Volunteer Work Worked with local VA Women's Director for the annual Clothes Line Project for Military Sexual Trauma 2 years experience volunteering at the VA Stand Down for Homeless Veterans 1-year experience working with Homeless Outreach Program at Del Mar Fair Grounds providing referrals and services to veterans and families. Head Coach- Raider Project Coed Softball Team fall 2015/Volunteered for the 2015 WOD run by the Raider Project Part of MARSOC's Marine Corps Ball Committee for 1 year working and reaching out to local community organizations raising donations, providing services and volunteer work to raise 45k in funds. 4 years experience on school Parent Teacher Organization Board. Partnered with local community and organizations for donations and fundraising to help raise money for school functions, field trips, supplies, etc. for over 500 elementary students. 8 years experience leading/co-leading Scout Dens for military children. Coordinated with local community organizing field trips for educations/learning experiences. Organized volunteer work in community for scouts to include annual beach cleanups, food bank work, scouting for food, community clean up projects, conservation projects with local school caring for garden, annual volunteer work singing at local retirement center during holiday seasons, etc. 6 years experience on Scout Committee as Treasurer balancing pack funds, organizing and working with local community in order to raise money through fundraising opportunities organizing campouts, weekly and monthly Pack events in order to provide funds to pay for Scouting activities. U.S. MILITARY SERVICE INFORMATION United States Marine Corps, 09-1997/11-1999, Honorable Discharge (Medical Discharge)
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Continuum Home Care and Hospice
  • Readjustment Counseling Therapist
  • San Marcos Veteran Center
  • Bonsall West Elementary School
  • Mental Health Counselor Department of Defense Schools

School Attended

  • The University of Southern California School of Social Work
  • The University of Maryland University College
  • Mira Costa College

Job Titles Held:

  • Social Worker/Volunteer Coordinator
  • Social Work Intern
  • Intern

Degrees

  • Master of Social Work
    MAY
    Bachelor of Science : Psychology Child Development

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