Jody L. Kubis

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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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