ANDRES FERNANDEZ

**** ********** ***, **, *****, NY 10458

PHONE 347-***-****● EMAIL ad3t0s@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position that will allow me to expand my knowledge and utilize my experience/skills in the field of Human Services.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Twenty-nine years of experience working at all levels with a diverse population, including individuals living with HIV/AIDS, LGBT, MICA, and substance abuse. Skilled in creating partnership between social service agencies and patients, negotiating and strategic service planning. Bilingual communication skills (English & Spanish), excellent analytical skills, and computer literate. Experience in substance abuse counseling and assessment. CASAC-T #27552.

EDUCATION

2012 Bronx Community College Bronx, NY

Certificate in Patient Care Technician

2012 New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS)

CASAC-T Certificate #27552

1981 Charles Evans High School New York, NY

High School Equivalency Diploma

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Bellevue Hospital Center New York, NY

11/2014-2/2022 (Part-Time) Patient Transporter

Transport and accompany patients between the Emergency Department and the Inpatient units, as well as to and from emergent radiology exams and services. Collaborate with clinicians and the admitting team to ensure patients arrive quickly and safely to their diagnostic tests or to their assigned rooms in the facility. Provide general orientation, information, and advocacy to patients and their families around their experiences and expectation for their care in the facility.

8/2010-Present (Full-Time) Public Health Advisor/Patient Navigator

Manage a caseload of 20 patients with HIV/AIDS.

Provide extensive independent field-based health education and skills building services to patients on a monthly or weekly basis.

Accompany patients to primary care appointments and to other healthcare and social service encounters, as warranted.

Coordinate ongoing navigation and logistical support for appointment keeping reminders, transportation and childcare arrangements.

Track patients’ progress through the health education curriculum. Conduct social services and benefits reassessment and follow-ups.

Provide critical feedback to other members of the healthcare team based on his/her observations in the field. Educate, coach and empower patients.

Provide Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) services to patients when indicated by primary care provider. Participate in the interdisciplinary conversation amongst a range of virology service providers.

Collaborate with Care Coordinator to implement client care plans and participate as an active member of the Department of Virology Services.

Participate in regular case reviews to optimize interaction with the clinical team.

Document services as directed in program charts, electronic medical record and grants reporting database.

9/2012-Present Abraham House Bronx, NY

Residential Counselor (evening/weekend part-time)

Provide supervision and counseling to residents in the Alternative to Incarceration Program. Report client participation in household duties as well as encourage positive life decisions. Lead community service activities and coordinate weekly food pantry distribution.

2/2009-8/2010 Bowery Residence Committee (BRC) Bronx, NY

Case Manager NY/NY Scatter Site III

Responsible for all aspects of assigned caseload of clients who are entering housing after completing a course of substance abuse treatment and facing homelessness. Assist various populations, i.e. MICA, homeless. Assist with the intake and admission process, application and re-certification of entitlements, develop and update service plans, maintain chart documentation, provide supportive counseling, plan and facilitate support groups, teach and assist with activities of daily living, assist clients with money management and be involved in collection of clients' rent; provide linkages and referrals to community resources such as employment opportunities, vocational training/education, medical, mental health and/or substance abuse services as-needed. Assist clients with securing and transitioning into independent housing and maintaining sobriety goals.

1/2008-12/2008 Nyack Hospital Men’s Coordinator/Chemical Dependence Counselor Nyack, NY

As a Men’s Coordinator: a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Monitored all phases of men’s programming, ensuring appropriate and comprehensive quality of care to all male clients. Participated in Addiction Services Quality Assurance activities with Management Team. Provided individual, group and family counseling services to the chemically dependent man and their family members. Acted as primary liaison to the Drug Court Referent. As a CDC: a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Provided individual, group, and family counseling services along with case management and comprehensive discharge planning to our chemically dependent patient. Treatment planning conducted in collaboration with referents, family and other service providers. Performed liaison/outreach activities as needed.

7/2007-1/2008 Episcopal Social Services of NY Youth Specialist Bronx, NY

Developed treatment plan on a bi-weekly for 13 youths. Developed discharge plan for youths once they reach the age of 21y/o. Monitor behavior in and out of the facility. Searched the residents for any contraband upon re-entering the facility. Recorded progress notes when conducting one-on-one sessions, also with outsides support/agencies. Conducted room inspections every hour. Record activities on a hour basis. Prepared meals on a minor level. Made appropriate referrals to improve independent living and self-care. Provided intervention services as needed.

11/2000 – 03/2011 Amber Hall Residence Activities Coordinator (evening/weekend part-time) Bronx, NY

Responsible for coordinating monthly activities appropriate for HIV/AIDS and MICA residents in and out of the residence. Conduct research projects within the community. Provide ongoing HIV/AIDS education. Crisis intervention as needed. General supervision of staff on weekends, as well as special events preparations.

1/2000 – 9/2006 Jacobi Medical Center Bronx, NY

Community Coordinator/Case Manager

Provided case management services of a caseload of 40 to persons living HIV/AIDS. Assisted patients in identifying goals (short/long). Crisis intervention as needed. Conducted home and office assessments of services that are being rendered. Made appropriate community referrals. Participated in case conferences with necessary provider to ensure quality of care of patients on a need to be basis. Maintained all documentation and case records in accordance with the AIDS Institute. Supervised CFW and CMT for two teams.

9/1997 - 12/1999 Gay Men’s Health Crisis-Intensive Case Management Unit New York, NY

Case Manager Technician

Assisted Case Manager in providing case management services of a caseload of 35 to persons living with HIV/AIDS. Conducted home and office assessments of services that were being rendered to clients. Made appropriate community referrals. Participated in case conferences with necessary providers to ensure quality of care of clients. Organized and managed volunteers for the AIDS Walk. Supervised facilitators of support groups serving the general population. Maintained all documentation and records in accordance with the AIDS Institute.

8/1993 - 6/1997 Community Families Planning Council Case Manager Technician Bronx, NY

Assisted Case Manager in providing case management services of a caseload of 35 to persons living with HIV/AIDS. Conducted home and office assessments of services that were being rendered to clients. Made appropriate community referrals. Participated in case conferences with necessary providers to ensure quality of care of clients. Maintained all documentation and records in accordance with the agency. Managed an outreach team of 5 that provided services to battered women.

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