LINDA TYSON EASON

Licensed Master Social Worker

EXPERIENCE

Social Worker/Inpatient Unit

Heritage Hospice, Marietta, GA January 2014 – July 2016

•Provided medical and supportive services to patients and families admitted to the inpatient unit and patients and families in the home.

•Coordinated services transitioning patients from general inpatient care to home care or other environments of care.

•Provided Medical Social Services to patients and Families including counseling, crisis intervention, advanced directive education, funeral planning and transfer of responsibilities regarding fiscal, legal and health care decisions.

•Assisted physician and other Interdisciplinary Team members in recognizing and understanding the social mental stress associated with symptoms related to terminal illness.

•Provided psychosocial assessment of patient and family to develop comprehensive care plans sensitive to the patient’s unique psychosocial needs, health status and overall goals and values to enhance end of life care.

Social Worker/Volunteer Coordinator

Georgia Hospice, Woodstock, GA January 2012- December 2013

•Provided Medical Social Services to patients and Families including short-term individual counseling, crisis intervention, advanced directive education, funeral planning issues and transfer of responsibilities regarding fiscal, legal and health care decisions.

•Assisted physician and other IDG members in recognizing and understanding the social/mental stress associated with symptoms related to terminal illness.

•Provided psychosocial assessment of patient and family to develop and implement intervention plans to enhance palliative and end of life care.

•Administered Volunteer Services Program by recruiting, training, retaining, and assigning volunteers to patients and families. Supervised all volunteer activity, maintains frequent communication, managed visit documentation and maintained volunteer personnel files.

Medicaid Eligibility Specialist

Fulton County Department of Family and Children Services, Atlanta, GA June 2005 - October 2006

•Provided ongoing case management for an array of programs classified under Medicaid for the aged, blind and disabled.

•Maintained 98% accuracy on caseload exceeding 800 cases.

•Processed interim changes occurring on institutionalized classes of assistance.

•Delivered presentations to community groups and organizations seeking information on Federally Funded Medicaid Programs administered by the State of Georgia.

Medicaid Eligibility Specialist

Cobb County Department of Family and Children Services, Marietta, GA August 2004 - June 2005

•Established initial eligibility by conducting investigative interviews to determine eligibility for Federally Funded medical assistance for the aged, blind and disabled.

•Processed applications by correctly interpreting and applying Federal and State policy; accessed clients’ needs to initiate appropriate referrals.

2832 PEYTON CROSSING DRIVE, ATLANTA, GA 30311 • PHONE: 678- 977-1634 • EMAIL: acwpa3@r.postjobfree.com

Medicaid Eligibility Specialist/Principal Case Manager

Chatham County Department of Family and Children Services, Savannah, GA August 1990 - August 2004

•Conducted investigative interviews in offices, homes, nursing homes and other health care facilities to determine initial eligibility for medical assistance for aged, blind and disabled; processed applications by correctly interpreting and applying policy as established by Federal and State Government

•Assessed client’s need to initiate appropriate referrals

•Delivered oral presentations to community groups and organizations seeking information on the Medicaid programs offered by the State.

•Established initial eligibility in the “Aid to Families with Dependent Children” (AFDC) Program by interviewing, requesting verification and evaluating verification for accuracy.

•Processed applications to ensure timely receipt of benefits; referred clients to other programs offered by the agency.

Principal Case Manager/Senior Case Manager

Fulton County Department of Family and Children Services, Atlanta, GA September 1986 - August 1990

•Determined initial eligibility in the Food Stamp, AFDC, Medicaid and General Assistance Programs by interviewing applicants and processing applications in a timely manner; referred applicants to other programs offered by the agency and in the community; attended training and workshops to keep abreast of policy changes and community resources.

•Provided case management to food stamp recipients.

•Managed a caseload by interviewing recipients to determine ongoing food stamp eligibility based on Federal and State Regulations.

•Maintained contact with clients via Monthly Report forms to ensure accurate issuance of Food Stamps.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

•National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

•National Association of Social Workers, Georgia Chapter

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

•CAMELIA ROSE CHAPTER OF THE LINKS INCORPORATED, ATLANTA, GA

•UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND, Faith Community Fundraising

•FAMILIES FIRST, SHELTER A FAMILY PROGRAM

o Field Placement - Provided supportive services to chronically homeless families. Assisted families with life skills through individual counseling and group sessions to achieve self-sufficiency.

• ROOTS ADOPTION AGENCY KINSHIP CARE PROGRAM

o Field Placement - Interviewed and assessed living environment of relative caregivers for possible placement of children in foster care. Assessed the adaptation and identified resources for children after placement.

• FIRST QUALITY HOSPICE AND HEALTHCARE

o Field Placement - Completed psychosocial assessments, provided counseling, crisis intervention, consultation and resource referral to patients, their families and caregivers. Participated in weekly interdisciplinary team meeting.

EDUCATION

Masters of Social Work Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia (2008)

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia (1986)

2832 PEYTON CROSSING DRIVE, ATLANTA, GA 30311 • PHONE: 678- 977-1634 • EMAIL: acwpa3@r.postjobfree.com

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