Social Services Worker
Resume:
JENNIFER HARRIGAN
**********@*******.*** 609-***-**** Villas, NJ 08251
Summary
Focused Social Services Director with talent for communication and working with diverse populations. Strong knowledge of Long Term Care and Childhood Studies. Communicative and team-oriented with proficiency in Microsoft Office (all programs), PCC (Point Click Care). Proven history of collaboration to meet team, individual and management objectives. Skills
Social Services
Discharge Planning
Care Planning
Long-Term Care
Dementia Knowledge
Home Care
Clinical Documentation
Client Needs Assessment
Emotional Support
Staff Education
Chronic Disease
Managed Care
Patient Information Collection
Experience
04/2018 - Current
Genesis Victoria
Manor
North Cape May, Ney
Jersey
Director of Social Services
Assisted residents in adjustment to new environments including counseling for resident and family to assure psychosocial health and contentment.
Managed resident admissions and discharge and referrals to other facilities, home health agencies and hospice based on resident and family needs, preferences and resources. Advocated for residents in response to stated needs for care quality, food, facilities and resident interactions.
Handled or delegated resident support concerns respectfully to preserve residents' dignity, health and safety.
Facilitated quarterly care meetings with resident and family to verify adherence to care plan and sufficiency of actual everyday care.
Implemented social services care plan for each resident and updated plan annually in consultation with resident and family.
Maintained consistent personal interaction with residents in addition to administrative duties to assure optimum care firsthand.
Directed social services department of 120-bed nursing facility and managed 3 staff members. Identified and hired talented individuals bringing valuable skills and great experience to team. Assessed each resident's psychosocial needs.
03/2016 - 04/2018
Genesis Health Care
Linwood & Cape May
Court House, NJ
Social Worker
Maintained confidential case documentation.
Offered grief and bereavement counseling to support family members after death of loved ones. Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
Performed psychosocial assessments and evaluations of current needs.
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Documented services and collected required data for evaluation. 09/2015 - 04/2016
Woodbine Elementary
School
Woodbine, NJ
Elementary School Social Work Intern
Interviewed family members to assess situations, capabilities and problems. Assisted teachers with identifying, referring and supporting students. Developed treatment and intervention plans for students needing extra support. Counseled individuals and groups in specific problem areas. Documented full student psychosocial histories as part of evaluation process. Implemented behavioral improvements plans by working directly with teachers. Established developmentally-appropriate support groups and activities for elementary-aged students.
Earned outstanding evaluation ratings of 96%.
Coordinated development and implementation of students Individualized Education Plans/Programs (IEPs).
08/2014 - 09/2015
Division Of Family And
Children Services
Cape May Court
House, NJ
Social Worker Trainee
Answered and investigated reports of abuse or neglect. Maintained legal documents for court proceedings and submitted testimony. Updated documents and maintained permanent records. Developed and implemented family improvement plans. Conducted home visits, completed inspections and interviewed family members and witnesses. Supervised visits between children and parents at various sites by setting up age-appropriate activities and maintaining safety of all participants. Education and Training
2009
Mays Landing, NJ
Associate of Science in Social Work
Atlantic Cape Community College
05/2016
Absecon, NJ
Bachelor of Science in Social Work
Stockton University
Completed professional development in Childhood Studies Certifications
Licensed Social Worker - 2016-2019
Licensed Social Worker - 2019-Current
Childhood Studies Training - 2014-2016
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