Assistant Medical

Vanessa Maldonado

Social Worker

Harrisburg, PA

********@*****.*** - 610-***-****

A high spirited individual seeking to be a full contributing team member for a dynamic employer who is

committed to: delivering high quality services and mutual employee and employer growth and success.

Currently seeking part time employment while continuing education.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Case Manager

Select Medical-LTACH Division - Harrisburg, PA - April 2014 to April 2015

Ensured patient plan of care progression through: regular communication and trouble shooting of barriers with

physicians and families alike, facilitation of interdisciplinary team meeting and family conferences, and referral

and resource management

* Completed timely documentation including but not limited to: weekly documentation in medical record

of treatment plan management, discharge planning evaluations, weekly revenue reports, and billing and

reimbursement forms

* Completed medical necessity criteria reviews for the purpose of: obtaining LTACH pre-certification

authorizations, completing concurrent review of commercial and Medicare insured patients, and obtaining per-

cert authorization for patients needing services at a lower level of care or home

* Utilized a working knowledge of the Prospective Payment System for the purpose of maintaining fiscal

responsibilities and maximizing insurance benefit coverage for patients

Parent Educator

Pressley Ridge - Lancaster, PA - January 2013 to April 2014

Provided strengths-based case management services for pregnant and parenting teens throughout eight

Lancaster county high schools

* Engaged families, school staff, and other community based organizations in supporting client goal

attainment

* Conducted intake interviews in order to: complete needs assessments, create client directed

individual service plans, plan home visits, monitor progress, and reassess or refer as needed

* Facilitated various educational and support groups for teen parents

* Documented service provision and other program data for the purpose of reporting

intervention outcomes

Assistant Coach (Volunteer)

Girls on the Run - Lancaster, PA - January 2013 to April 2014

Assistant Coach

* Co-facilitated curriculum based lessons for 3rd-5th grade students that encourage

positive: emotional, social, mental, and physical development

* Completed site application process and established a new program site at an urban middle school

* Secured running partners for 5K event

Student & Family Liaison/Extended Day Program Coordinator

Compass Mark - Lancaster, PA - 2010 to 2012

Designed and implemented an after-school program in accordance with 21st CCLC grant

requirements

* Recruited, supervised, and evaluated after-school program paraprofessionals,

contractors, and student interns

* Maintained budget and accurate records for the purpose of reporting program characteristics,

services, and outcomes

* Conducted needs assessments to determine appropriate services for individual students and their

families

* Worked collaboratively with school administration in carrying out: back to school nights, parent

teacher conferences, parent advisory council meetings, and other school events

* Intervened with crisis situations and conducted conflict mediations

* Served on the Student Assistance Program team to appropriately link students to needed resources

* Coordinated and executed a weekly food distribution program

* Facilitated social skills groups

Domestic Violence Legal Clinic Student Intern

Domestic Violence Services of Lancaster County - Lancaster, PA - January 2010 to May 2010

Lancaster, PA

Domestic Violence Legal Clinic Student Intern

* Responded to a 24 hour crisis hotline

* Conducted intakes, assessed client needs, and provided referral services as needed

* Explained legal proceedings, and accompanied clients to court

Vantage House Student Intern

Gaudenzia, Inc - Lancaster, PA - September 2009 to November 2009

Observed intake evaluation, residential rehabilitation process, and after care

services

* Assisted in planning and executing organizational events

* Conducted agency needs assessment and created an improvement proposal

Housing and Residential Programs Summer Conference Assistant

Millersville University - Millersville, PA - 2008 to 2009

Provided information about campus services and community resources

* Facilitated a cooperative group living environment by communicating and enforcing residence hall safety

protocol and meeting resident needs

* Maintained security of residence halls

Education Foundations Student Worker

Millersville University - Millersville, PA - 2007 to 2009

Coordinated logistics of study abroad program and created promotional materials

* Preformed clerical tasks which included data entry, filing, and organizing

sensitive and confidential documents

* Co-facilitated information sessions

Girl Power Student Intern

YWCA - Lancaster, PA - January 2008 to May 2008

Facilitated life skills groups on topics ranging from: drug and alcohol prevention to social skills, healthy

relationships, and community involvement

* Served as mentor for adolescent girls in an after-school program

* Reported and consulted with supervisor on the group's progress, strengths, and needs

Student Programs Orientation Leader

Millersville University - Millersville, PA - 2007 to 2008

Facilitated information sessions for new incoming students

* Acquainted students and parents with campus services and activities

* Prepared orientation materials and carried out a week long orientation program

New Choices/New Options Student Intern

YWCA - Lancaster, PA - September 2007 to December 2007

Reviewed and organized case files

* Observed delivery of career development services

* Assisted in carrying out career guidance courses

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work

Millersville University - Millersville, PA

2006 to 2010

SKILLS

Computer Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook. Languages: Spanish

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards: Board of Governor's Scholarship, Academic Competitive Grant, Ronald J.Worting Scholarship, Phi

Alpha Honor Society

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