Valerie Cadogan

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Hiram GA,*****

Email: adbudb@r.postjobfree.com Phone: 404-***-****

Social Worker:

With over 18 years of diversified experience in the social services field: A self-starter with exceptional skills as a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor, Case Manager, working with children and the elderly (LTC). Demonstrate ability to successfully increase effective relationships with business groups. Experienced in balancing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, working independently and achieving assigned tasks.

Professional Experience:

Case Manager:

Abacus Corporation-DFCS-03/2019-09/2019, develop case plans and attend family team meetings. Complete necessary reports, to provide resource and services needed. Conducted home visits.

•Attend court proceedings and provide advocacy for the families and children, while carrying out all duties with the highest professional standards, including maintenance of documentation and client’s confidentiality.

Program Specialist (Social Worker):

Sunshine Health-05/19/2014- 06/01/2018-Sunrise, Florida.

Conduct screening and risk assessment interventions per program guidelines. Assist with non-medical aspects of the member’s care, including referrals to community resources.

Educate providers on community resources and program components, working with community outreach/member advocates to coordinate members care. Assist special needs members throughout the completion of health screens and other resources.

Develop and modify care plans in conjunction with member’s family and managing physician, and maintain compliance with HIPPA, federal and state regulations and contractual agreements.

Child Advocate:

Child Net-07/2012-03/2013- Plantation, Florida

Worked with children and families, conducted home visits and attended court hearings, advocated for the client to ensure safety and well-being.

Maintained documentation and information including maintenance of client’s confidentiality.

Develop case plans, complete assessments. Provide resources and all services needed to parents, foster parents and children. Attend and facilitate clients and families and document all information.

Substance Abuse Counselor:

Bridges of America-06/2011-02/2012-Pompano Beach, Florida

Provide individual and group counseling. Participate in staff conference and meetings, to change treatment for the well-being of the clients.

Worked closely with clients who have substance abuse addictions. Responsible for intakes, assessments and develop psycho-social and treatment plans.

Coordinate services for clients for whom social integration is primary goal and develop weekly and monthly progress notes.

Case Manager:

Department of Families and Children Services-05/2006-09/2009-Atlanta, Georgia

Maintain and manage caseload of 15-20 families, develop case plans and attend family team meetings. Complete necessary reports, to provide resource and services needed. Conducted home visits.

Attend court proceedings and provide advocacy for the families and children, while carrying out all duties with the highest professional standards, including maintenance of documentation and client’s confidentiality.

Social Worker: LTC

Central Home Health-02/2000-05/2006-Douglasville, Georgia

Collaborated with other professionals regarding patient’s medical and physical needs. Investigate abuse and neglect cases and take authorized protective action.

Conducted psycho social, explored available resource and services, advocate for services such as, medication, affordable housing and food.

Provide home visits for clients on Medicaid and Medicare and develop care plans to suit their needs.

Education:

Capella University- Master’s Degree-General Human Service, Minneapolis, MN. 2008-2010

Florida Atlantic University -Bachelor’s Degree-Social Work, Boca Raton, Florida 1994-1997

Administrative Proficiencies: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook. Licensed life and health insurance agent, Georgia.

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