CARNEY T. PORTER

ac17oz@r.postjobfree.com

***** ****** ***** ***** ******* Texas, 77429 Cellular: 832-***-****

Attention:

Please except this resume in consideration for a career opportunity with your agency. A highly enthusiastic and talented Licensed Master Social Worker with the experience of helping individuals who are experiencing crisis, and those who are socially excluded; while providing supported services to individuals to help themselves; while maintaining professional relationships, acting as a guide, advocate, and a facilitator. As reflected, I offer a bachelor’s of science degree in sociology, a master’s of science in social work, and a master’s of science in criminal justice along with five years of progressive experience.

Summary of Qualifications:

• Knowledge of scope and activities of public and private health agencies

• Previous work with vulnerable adults or the geriatric population

• Assessments, Discharge Planning, and Follow up,

• Case management and clinical intervention

• Interpersonal interactions with diverse backgrounds

• Love and keen interest in people’s care and well being

• Excellent ability to work independently and handle pressure

• Mature and special ability to handle responsibility

• Very effective communication skills (both written and spoken)

• Excellent organization and management skills

• Performs other directly related duties as assigned

• Special organization skills, goal-oriented, proactive, excellent at reporting

Currently I am seeking a position in where my talents will contribute to the growth of a dynamic organization. As part of job responsibilities, I am available to travel as required. I believe that my professional skills and personal integrity will be a valuable addition to your team.

I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to further discuss your needs. To arrange for a personal interview, please contact me by e-mail or telephone. Thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Carney T. Porter

Enclosure: Resume

EDUCATION

Completed LCSW Supervision from (2015-2017) Awaiting to sit for board ASWB Testing.

Masters of Social Work Louisiana State University, Louisiana (2009)

Masters of Science Criminal Justice Southern University A & M, Louisiana (2006)

Bachelors of Science Sociology Southern University A & M, Louisiana (2002)

Certified Nurse Assistant Hill Haven School of Nursing, Louisiana (1997)

Completion of LCSW supervision hours May 2017 (awaiting to sit for test)

Currently Licenses:

Licensed Masters Social Worker in the States of: (Louisiana & Texas)

CAREER OVERVIEW

Humana WAH HCMSS SNP Care Manager (2015-Present)

My role as a Care Manager on the Auto dialer team is to complete telephonically assessments and evaluate Humana members’ needs and requirements to achieve and/or maintain their health. I guide members and their families toward short term and long term goals and facilitate interaction with resources appropriate for their ongoing care and well-being.

• Complete member outreach, engagement, and management activities per program workflow and protocols

• In conjunction with the Case Manager, determine specific short and long-term goals, objectives, and interventions with accompanying timeframes based upon guidelines

• Assists in the monitoring of provider-based discharge planning from all levels of care in accordance with established criteria and makes recommendations where appropriate.

• Maintains an awareness of clinical, social, and financial resources available in the community.

• Complete required documentation.

• Performs duties consistent with all State and Federal regulatory requirements, accreditation organization guidelines, and Humana guidelines

• Performs other responsibilities as required.

REASON FOR LEAVING: Relocating to Texas.

Humana WAH Field Care Manager (2015-2015)

My role as a Field Care Manager consist of being a part of our Clinical Space –engage our members and guide them to develop lifelong wellbeing and health. As a Humana At Home Field Care Manager I make in home visit and use a compliment of instruments that help me identify gaps in care and implement strategies. I work in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, employing a variety of strategies, approaches and techniques to enable each member to manage their physical, environmental and psycho-social health issues.

• Evaluate member needs and implement appropriate interventions with Humana Members participants in their place of residence (Home, Assisted Living or Long Term Care Facility)

• Complete physical, psychological, emotional and environmental reviews of my assigned members in order to provide appropriate, timely interventions to optimize care

• Develop plan of action with my assigned member based on identified needs and recommend and/or coordinate interventions that may include information, education, resources and referrals

• Work collaboratively with all staff to ensure appropriate intervention implementation with advocacy organizations and healthcare facilities

• Manage and maintain all assessment data in appropriate software applications

• Comply with all reporting requirements as defined by Humana At Home

• Conduct ongoing face to face outreach to Humana members participating in Humana At Home Chronic Care Program

• Coordinate community care and services as deemed appropriate

• Act as a member’s advocate and liaison by completing or facilitating 25 face to face or telephonic with providers as well as private, non-profit, and governmental agencies, and the Humana At Home multi-disciplinary team

• Understand clinical program design, implementation, and management, monitoring, and reporting

• Visit member’s residence within a 30 to 40 miles radius of my zip code weekly

• Comply with performance and reporting standards established to help us achieve our purpose.

REASON FOR LEAVING: Job duties and role changes.

Humana WAH-Humana Care Coordinator - Case Manager (2013-2015)

My role as a Care Manager is to telephonically assess and evaluate Humana members’ needs and requirements to achieve and/or maintain their health. I guide members and their families toward and facilitate interaction with resources appropriate for the care and well-being.

• Conduct telephonic outreach to assigned members to assess health, environment, nutrition, and psycho-social areas of concerns using a variety of assessments.

• In response to assessments, coach and problem solve with member to identify and address specific goal(s) to support health and behavior change.

• Collaborate with other members of the Humana Cares interdisciplinary team to include; Humana At Home Care Manager-RN, Humana At Home Care Manager-Social Services, Field Care Manager and Community Health Educator.

REASON FOR LEAVING: To have face to face contact with members

United Health Care UHC, TX (2011-2013)

LMSW; Field Assessing Service Coordinator

To perform annual face to face visits for Star Plus members by assessment team.

Provide Service Coordination when necessary through an assessment either 2060 Texas Assessment or Ameri-choice Health Risk Assessment for Nursing Home Placement, for members utilizing DAHS, or without Personal Home Care (PHC). Referrals are designated from owning SC with a 30 day due date, or marked high urgency, for urgent assessments needed by Field SC.

• Assigned SC will perform appropriate assessment face to face as per task due date timeline.

• When the 2060 Texas Assessment is completed. Assessing SC documents within 3 business days, if SC has met qualifications for approval of PHC hours, or 5 business days if SRT review is needed via activity tracker.

Entries to include:

• Plan of Care update (if needs are identified)

• Provider of Choice

• Goals of Care-Advanced Directives

• Assessment Care note

• Assessing SC will create a task to owning SC with Visit Summary template, including any identified needs and clinical recommendations such as United Behavioral Health referral, Durable Medical Equipment, SPW Upgrade, Consult & Liaison, Inspiris or Disease Management, per current process.

REASON FOR LEAVING: Relocated to Nevada, company did not have any transfers at the time of my move.

LMSW: DaVita Dialysis-Houston, TX (2009-2011)

Provide support, education and information to patients and their families to maximize the psychosocial functioning and adjustment of the patient in end stage renal disease including but not limited to treatment modalities, transplant, financial programs, medication assistance programs, vocational rehabilitation programs, transportation resources, mental health and chemical dependency resources, and home health agencies. Key Contributions:

• Conduct initial patient psychosocial assessment within 30 days of admission, with a reassessment in 90 days after the initial assessment; prepare appropriate documentation

• Develop treatment and psychosocial goals for initial plan of care and update the plan of care as outlined by the clinics' governing body for stable and unstable patients

• Counsel, advocate, and facilitate and/or refer patients and families to support/education groups.

• Assist patients with financial concerns.

REASON FOR LEAVING: Accepted position a full time schedule with benefits.

MSW Intern E.R., Baton Rouge General Hospital- Baton Rouge, La. (2008-2009)

Provide services in the emergency room, assessments, crisis intervention, counseling, emotional support, alcohol and substance abuse referrals, discharge planning, referrals for community resources, and educating and advocating for patients. Key Contributions

Conduct initial patient psychosocial assessment within 30 days of admission, with a reassessment in 90 days after the initial assessment; prepare appropriate documentation

Develop treatment and psychosocial goals for initial plan of care and update the plan of care as outlined by the clinics' governing body for stable and unstable patients

Counsel, advocate, and facilitate and/or refer patients and families to support/education groups.

Assist patients with financial concerns.

Provide services in the emergency room, assessments, crisis intervention, counseling, emotional support, alcohol and substance abuse referrals, discharge planning, referrals for community resources, and educating and advocating for patients.

MSW Intern Mental Health, Dixon Correctional Institute- Jackson, La. (2007-2008)

Provide substance abuse education to those inmates identified with having a substance abuse history. Assist the LCSW with a combination of group activities and self-help groups. Coordinated referrals with local employers to place inmates in jobs, and temporary housing situations upon their release date. Key Contributions:

Performed psychosocial assessments, client evaluations, coordinated intake process during the parish inmate switch, and provided case management for referred inmates.

Provided one-on-one counseling; facilitated group therapy to inmates with anger management issues. 2 therapy groups for males with anger management issues (10-12 members).

Child Protection Investigator, Office of Community Services- B.R., La. (2006-2007)

I provided supportive counseling and other supportive services for clients. I participated in setting case plan goals/ objectives in family team conferences. Interviewed and established working relationships with children and families. I composed correspondence to compile social summaries and / or assessments. Prepared and submitted appropriate reports to the Court and/or District Attorney on cases. Key Contributions:

Performed regular case maintenance activities. Continuously assessed safety of the child and service needs of the child(ren) and families through interviews, observation and other information sources.

Served involuntary clients almost exclusively in their homes or place of residence by making home visits with children and families often in high-risk situations and in dangerous locations.

REASON FOR LEAVING: Returned to school

Family Service Coordinator, Halls Service and Management-BR, La. (2003-2006)

I provided supportive services to children and their families who were diagnosed with developmental disabilities and or delays through the Early Steps Program. I educated and informed families of the availability of advocacy services. Key Contributions:

Coordinated all services that were identified on the IFSP (Individual Family Service Plan). Served as the single point of contact in helping families obtain the services and assistance they needed. Facilitated the timely delivery of available services.

Coordinated the performance of evaluations and assessments. Provided a conflict resolution function as needed.

Continuously seek the appropriate services and situations necessary to benefit the development of each child being served for the duration of the child’s eligibility.

REASON FOR LEAVING: Agency closed

Case Manager, Volunteers of America-Plaquemine, La. (2002-2003)

I provided housing services through (HAPS) Housing Assistance Program. I Provided housing initiatives that included: temporary rental/mortgage assistance, home ownership assistance, emergency housing assistance, and case management. Services were provided to clients on an as needed basis

Responsible for planning the most effective use of available resources in meeting the prescribed service plan goals for each client/family.

Updated client information in the chart as it occurred.

Interviewed clients for the HAPS program to determine eligibility.

REASON FOR LEAVING: Federal Grant Program End

ACTIVITIES: Alpha Delta Mu Social Work Honor Society GPA 4.0

VOLUNTEER SERVICES: Baton Rouge City Court Volunteers in the Court Program

Boys and Girls club of Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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