Manager Medical
Resume:
Jody L. Kubis
Address: **** ****** ****** *****, **********, 95618 Cell Phone: 920-***-**** Email:**********@*****.***
Professional Overview
Seventeen years of experience working in both faith-based and secular settings. Specialties include Spiritual Care, Youth & Families, Grief and Loss, Bereavement, and Youth & Adolescents. Also interested in attachment issues, EMDR, Brainspotting, Theraplay and the impact of trauma and complex grief.
Core Qualifications
Able to participate in multidisciplinary team approach
Excellent relationship building skills Able to work independently and as a member of a team
Sensitive to cultural differences Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Education
May 2011 Master of Social Work Degree, Indiana University, Gary, IN
Concentration: Mental Health & Addictions
May 2001 Master of Divinity, North Park Theological Seminary, Chicago, IL
June 1994 Bachelor of Arts Degree, University of California, Davis, CA
Major: Psychology
Licensure/Training
First Aid Certification Individual & Group Training for Crisis Intervention & Stress Management (CISM) CPR Certified
Experience
Medical Social Worker, Per Diem – February 2017- Present – Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento – Sacramento, CA
Triage social work referrals for daily assigned unit
Complete psychosocial assessments
Provide community resources as appropriate
Assess for high risk situations, report to APS/CPS as appropriate
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members for best patient outcome
Maintain accurate documentation
Abide by laws of confidentiality
Social Worker Specialist – May 2015- July 2017 – New Horizons Foster Family Foster Care – West Sacrament, CA Home visits to agency foster parents Provide support/behavior intervention as needed Work with local CPS workers to maintain safest/least restrictive environment Maintain required documentation Abide by laws of confidentiality
Hospice Social Worker and Hospice Chaplain – October 2014- May 2016 Rx Staffing and Home Care – Sacramento, CA
Home visits to Hospice patients
Assess psychosocial concerns of patients related to terminal illness
Psychosocial support to patients in homes/nursing facilities/hospitals
Complete DNR/Advanced Directives with patients
Co-lead bereavement support group/make bereavement phone calls to family members
Professionally communicate with families, consumers and medical professionals
Spiritual assessments of patient as well as family members
Spiritual support to patients and family members
Provide spiritual rituals, prayer, and Bible reading as desired by patient/family members
Maintain documentation of communication and services provided
Work closely with Nurse Case Manager
Abide by laws of confidentiality
JODY L. KUBIS
AIDS Social Work Case Manager -October 2014-May 2016--Rx Staffing and Home Care, AIDS Project-Sacramento, CA
Home visits to HIV/AIDS clients
Connect clients to community resources for food/transportation/housing
Assess psychosocial concerns of clients related to diagnosis of HIV
Psychosocial support to clients in homes/nursing facilities/hospitals
Maintain documentation of communication and services provided
Work closely with Nurse Case Manager
Abide by laws of confidentiality
Hospice Social Worker - November 2012-May 2014--Aurora Visiting Nurses' Association - Oshkosh, WI
Admission paperwork for starts of care
Psychosocial support to patients/families in homes/nursing facilities/hospitals
Complete DNR/Advanced Directives with patients
Assess psychosocial concerns of patients/families related to end of life
Co-lead bereavement support group/make bereavement phone calls to family members
Professionally communicate with families, consumers and medical professionals
On-call rotation, days and weekends
Maintain documentation of communication and services provided
Abide by the laws of confidentiality
Family & Youth Therapist – September 2011-June 2012– Edgewater Systems for Balanced Living - Gary, IN
Individual & Family Therapy
Intake & Treatment Planning
CANS/ANSA Assessments
Professionally communicate with families, consumers and medical professionals
Maintain documentation of communication and services provided
Abide by the laws of confidentiality
Co-Pastor - October 2004-June 2011 – Evangelical Covenant Church of Portage - Portage, IN
Lead Worship
Assist with funerals, weddings, and other ceremonies as requested
Pre-marital counseling
Lead Children’s Worship
Teach Confirmation and Sunday School Classes
VBS Team Leader
Hospice Social Work Intern - September 2010-June 2011 – VNA of LaPorte County Hospice –Michigan City, IN
Bereavement Counseling
Bereavement Calls for support
Conduct Volunteer Services Assessments
Professionally communicate with families, consumers and medical professionals
Maintain documentation of communication and services provided.
Therapist Intern - January 2010-May 2010 – Midwest Center for Youth and Families - Kouts, IN
Facilitate various groups
Assess family problems and worked with clients to develop coping skills for identified problems
Assess client risk factors and treatment services
Abide by the laws of confidentiality
Assistant Chaplain/Bereavement Team - June 2007-August 2010 – VNA Hospice of Porter County – Valparaiso, IN
Bereavement Calls for support
Visit patient’s home to provide support for patient as well as friends and family members
Visit Extended Care Facilities to provide support for patients and families
Conduct Funeral Services
JODY L. KUBIS
Part-time Youth Director for Sr. High Ministry - February 2004-September 2004 – Evangelical Covenant Church - Lockport, IL
Plan and direct weekly meetings
Train and supervise volunteers
Create and oversee budget and expenses for trainings, activities and trips
Interim Co-Pastor – June 2003-December 2003– Evangelical Covenant Church – Pomeroy, IA
Develop and implement Jr. High Ministry
Plan and direct weekly meetings for Sr. High Ministry
Teach Confirmation Classes
Train and supervise volunteers
Create and oversee budget and expenses for activities and trips
Lead Counselor/Medication Manager - January 2002-June 2003 – Crittenton Center Emergency Youth Shelter – Sioux City, IA
Responsible for direct care services provided to residents ages 0-17
Dispense medication as prescribed by physician
Supervise visitation
Supervise and organized fellow counselors
Schedule recreation times for residents
Answer on-call when necessary
Hospital Chaplain (Clinical Pastoral Education)-October 2001-May 2002– St. Luke’s Hospital - Sioux City, IA
Assist families and patients admitted to burn unit
Work the overnight shift to provide comfort for families and patients
Provide support to family members and friends
Answer on-call when necessary
Youth & Family Pastor Intern – September 2000-August 2001 – First Covenant Church – Lincoln, NE
Plan and direct weekly meetings for Sr. High Ministry
Teach Confirmation Classes
Train and supervise volunteers
Create and oversee budget and expenses for activities and trips
Conduct Funeral Services
Graduate Admissions Assistant – January 1997-August 2000 – North Park Theological Seminary – Chicago, IL
Communicate with prospective students regarding admissions requirements
Represent Seminary at conferences for information recruitment
Complete mailings to prospective students
Maintain records through data entry
Hospital Chaplain (Clinical Pastoral Education) -February 1998-May 1998 – Swedish Covenant Hospital - Chicago, IL
Assist families and patients throughout the hospital with Spiritual needs
Work the overnight shift to provide comfort for families and patients
Answer on-call when necessary
Memberships & Volunteer Experiences
Member University Covenant Church Teaching Team, University Covenant Church, Women’s Ministry
Phi Alpha Honor Society for Social Workers
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