Vadim Koverdinsky

Tucker, GA

acykvq@r.postjobfree.com - 646-***-****

Social worker with 15 years of experience working with clients from diverse cultures and backgrounds

(including specific target groups such as refugees, war veterans, Holocaust survivors and Alzheimer's patients). Relevant skills include counseling, benefits and home care assistance, conflict mediation, group work, as well as client and caregiver education. Great written and verbal communication skills, proficient in medical terminology, Microsoft Word and Internet research. Fluent in Russian. Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Private tutor

Self-Employed - Brooklyn, NY - 2014 to Present

Social Worker

Sunrise Adult Day Health Care Center - Brooklyn, NY - 2004 to 2013 Worked with elderly clients in a medical adult day care setting; provided case management, group and individual counseling, behavior modification and education to clients and caregivers; facilitated admissions, developed treatment and discharge plans; completed assessments and related documentation; mediated client conflicts and complaints; liaised with Medicaid and Home Care agencies Social Worker

Family Ties Preventive Services - Hempstead, NY - 2001 to 2004 Provided case management, group and individual counseling and education to elderly caregivers; developed and implemented treatment and discharge plan

Program Coordinator

Sunnyside Adult Day Care Center - Queens, NY - 2000 to 2001 Developed new social adult day care model program for clients with advanced cognitive impairments; provided supportive case management, behavior modification and caregiver counseling; educated caregivers and home care workers; facilitated admission and discharge; developed treatment plans and goals; completed assessments; participated in team meetings; performed quality assurance Social Worker

Bainbridge Adult Day Health Care Center - Brooklyn, NY - 1998 to 2000 Developed new medical adult day care model program for frail elderly and designed documentation with interdisciplinary team of clinicians; provided supportive case management, counseling, behavior modification, client advocacy and education; conducted intake screening, admission and discharge; developed treatment plans and goals; participated in team meetings; performed quality assurance; liaised with Medicaid and Home Care agencies

Interpreter/Translator

Self-Employed - 1996 to 1998

Performed medical and immigration translations (Russian - English) OTHER: Fluent in Russian

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Internet research Familiarity with Autism spectrum disorder and Asperger syndrome features EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Touro College - New York, NY

1996

SKILLS

Counseling (10+ years)