Erika Barnes
adykw2@r.postjobfree.com
EXPERIENCE
UnitedHealth Group, Remote— Clinical Administrative Coordinator
January 2022 - June 2023
●Managed administrative intake of members
●Worked with hospitals, clinics, facilities and the clinical team to manage requests for services from members and/or providers
●Processed incoming and outgoing referrals and prior authorizations, including intake, notification and census roles
●Assisted the clinical staff with setting up documents/triage cases for clinical Coverage review
●Handled resolution/inquiries from the members and/providers.
●Worked with ICD-9/10 and CPT codes.
●Trained in EHR
Mars Premier Care, Elizabeth, NJ— Program Director/Social Work Manager
September 2019 - January 2022
●Scheduled and monitors/supervised Individual Service Plan (ISP) meetings for participants as needed.
●Managed HR related activities, including staffing compensation, managing records, payroll and employee relation.
●Reviewed and recommended policy and procedure updates in compliance with federal and state employment regulations.
●Administered various employee benefits programs including group medical/vision, dental, life and supplemental insurances.
●Supports recruiting functions by screening and interviewing applicants.
●Conducted new employee orientations and staff training as needed.
●Identified employee issues and implemented solutions, including coaching and counseling.
●Maintained confidentiality for HR related issues.
●Provided program support, staff development-related services in compliance with state regulations, staff evaluations, staff training and training modules.
●Complies with agency policies and procedures, the Division of Developmental Disabilities Standards Manual and supports Program Manager.
●Ensures the completion of all reports, forms and other documentation on Individualized Service
●Conducted staff supervision meetings monthly and as needed to include updates on policies and regulations and proper documentation to support said meetings.
●Provided one on one session with students in need of cool-down
●Participated in an IEP meeting with the Child Study Team.
Delaney Hall, Newark, NJ— Social Work Intake Coordinator
May 2018 - September 2019
●Facilitated daily clinical program activities in accordance with the established clinical schedule.
●Conducted initial intake sessions with new inmates assigned to the program and orientated them about program requirements, reviews the inmate’s criminal file and establishes a preliminary treatment plan.
●Conducted bi-weekly individual counseling sessions with assigned caseload. These sessions may include the following tasks: completion of a monthly progress report, monthly treatment planning, goal-setting, crisis intervention, behavioral adjustment sessions, psychological referrals, and discharge planning in order to provide recommendations and referral sites for continued treatment upon their release
●Maintained clinical charts (electronic and hard copy versions) for assigned inmate caseload and ensures all documentation is completed in accordance with established deadlines and program policies.
●Monitored and addressed behavioral issues displayed by the inmate population and conducted daily visual room inspections.
●Participated in a compilation of data and program reporting functions.
●Participated in staff meetings, seminars and workshops, as required.
Project U.S.E Employment & Training Program,
Jersey City, NJ— Social Worker
Jan 2017-Jan 2018
●Performed intake evaluations for all program participants.
●Developed work study plans for students with IEP’s and behavioral and mental disabilities.
●Coordinated with the JCETP Out of School Youth Program Manager to make referrals to social support agencies as appropriate and trained on classroom management skills with Teach Like a Champion
●Worked with the team to create an Individualized Service Plan for each participant.
●Provided social/emotional counseling support for select participants as outlined in their Individualized Service Plan.
EDUCATION
Christine Valmy, Pine Brook— Skin Care Diploma
October 2022 - February 2023
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ— Masters Degree
September 2013 - May 2016
Social Work
Rutgers University, Newark, NJ— Bachelor's Degree
September 2007 - May 2009
Criminal Justice
Hudson County Community College, Jersey City, NJ— Associates Degree
September 2004 - May 2007
Criminal Justice
PROJECTS
Youth in Business - Literacy Course
Providing financial literacy to children ages 7-18 years old.
AWARDS
Serial Entrepreneur Award March 2023
Millennial Influencer Award March 2023
LICENSE
School Social Worker Certification ID# 1042964
Skin-Care License# 32WC01050200