ORLANDO FLORIDA
PRIMARY #: 407-***-****
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DIANNE DAZA, MSW
REGISTERED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER INTERN
OBJECTIVE
To become a valuable asset to a company and to support the growth of an organization that provides challenges, knowledge and preparation for the future of the company’s clients. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Possess the ability to identify problems and implement effective solutions, along with assisting clients in the appropriate manner. Have the experience with completing psychosocial assessments and other documentation by agency regulations. Disciplined and well organized in work habits, with the ability to function smoothly under pressured situations.
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
06/2013 – Present LTC Case Manager United Health Group Maitland, FL
• Identifying risk factors for members and conducting ongoing assessments and documenting
• Creating, reviewing and revising Plan of Care’s focusing on individual needs
• Engaging members face to face and telephonically to coordinate services, community resources and treatment needs. Handling an average of 80 cases of nursing home members and community members
• Worked with contracted agencies on a regular basis to set up in home health care services
• Building relationships with members and their families; assisting them with proper health choices
• Ensuring cases are documented appropriately and in a timely manner
• Provide and link members with community resources and ensure that services are in place 02/2013 – 06/2014 Medical Social Worker Interim HealthCare Winter Park, FL
• Field Operations – Working with Veterans and Caregivers in their homes
• Responsible for assessing psychosocial status, establishing and monitoring patient/client needs
• Short Term individual counseling
• Provide Community Resource Planning and Crisis intervention 11/2012 – 05/2013 Social Worker Hospice of the Comforter Altamonte Springs, FL
• Complete initial psychosocial assessments within a home setting
• Implement psychosocial interventions for the needs of the patients and families appropriately
• Assess needs of patients/families and provide resources and concrete services
• Work with an interdisciplinary team to evaluate and re-certify patient/family needs
• Handled a caseload of up to 50 cases. Travels to homes to meet with patients and families
• Held marketing and advertisement role in nursing homes and hospitals
• Introduced the company’s vision and mission to those who were referred to palliative care 10/2009 – 05/31/2012 FSP Case Manager Jewish Family Services Orlando, FL
• Assessed clients needs and provided resources as required
• Determining program eligibility for Federal Funding
• Provide Case Management for clients in the Family Stabilization Program
• Distribute financial assistance through HPRP funding for clients who qualify
• Worked with partner agencies in the community to market the agency programs and services
• Grant ended on May 31, 2012
07/2009 –10/2009 Emergency Services Case Worker Jewish Family Services Orlando, FL
• Providing Emergency Financial assistance towards rent or utilities for clients who meet criteria
• Eligibility is determined via phone screening and intake with proper documentation
• Partnered with United Way for final approval
*Promoted to FSP Case Manager. See above. *
08/2008–05/2009 Masters of Social Work Intern Vitas Innovative Hospice Care Orlando, FL
• Clinical practice with individuals and families within a home setting
• Completed psychosocial assessments and made monthly visits to assess family’s needs
• Implemented psychosocial interventions for the needs of the families appropriately
• Co-facilitator on the topics of grief and substance abuse at the Salvation Army substance abuse residential center
• Experienced with DSM-IV and diagnoses.
01/2008 – 05/2008 Bachelors of Social Work Intern Christian Service Center Ocoee, FL
• Assisted in Emergency Financial needs with clients, providing food and clothing
• Co-facilitated a women’s group and a teen group
• Aided a group of high-risk Elementary students focusing on Anger Management
• Interacted with child and parent to find interventions for their specific need(s)
• Assisted with tutoring children with homework and problem areas that they may have EDUCATION
- 08/2008 – 05/2009 University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL Degree: Masters of Social Work (Advanced Standing)
- 08/2006 – 05/2008 University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL Degree: Bachelors of Social Work References available upon request