Medical Services

LESA A.PEMBERTON, LMSW, CASAC-T

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718-***-****(H) 917-***-****

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HRA/CAS/Disability Service Program 5/2010 -

Present

Social Work

.

. Conduct conferences with clients, relevant family members and medical

professionals to evaluate medical, psychiatric and functional

capacity.

. Assist with adjustments to changes and challenges in participants

lives

. Evaluate services needs of HIV/AIDS participants as related to SSA/SSI

application and housing

. Assess clients histories and situations to understand their needs and

strengths

HRA/FIA/Special Needs Region: New York, NY

2008 - 5/2010

Social Work

. Assessed clients' needs, situations, strengths and support network to

determine their goals and capabilities.

. Reviewed and recommend treatment options with clients and their

families.

. Assisted in the development of skills necessary to recover or modify

behaviors.

. Coordinated the work of professional staff with that of governmental

and non-governmental agencies.

. Follow up evaluations of clients situations

. Participated in quality improvement systems conferences.

. Provide crisis intervention Services

HRA/ODVEIS/NOVA: Staten Island, NY

2005-2008

Social worker/Domestic Violence Liaison

. Administered site assessments to ensure program compliance, uniform

interpretation of policy, program access and appropriate application

of Federal, State and local directives.

. Conducted intake and assessments for victims of domestic violence

. Respond to and refer clients for crisis intervention services.

. Advocated for and assist clients in obtaining resources to improve

their well being.

. Conducted group and individual counseling.

Department of Homeless Services, Brooklyn, NY 2001-2005

Caseworker/Housing Specialist

. Assisted participants in coping with challenges in their lives

. Conducted group, family and individual counseling.

EDUCATION

Masters of Social Work, Yeshiva

University/Wurzweiler NY (2004)

References and additional experiences available upon

request

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