Social Worker Services
Resume:
Chanel Johnson
Mays Landing, NJ *****
**********@*****.***
Capable Social Worker well-versed in educating patients, coordinating treatment plans and setting up services needed.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Director of Social Services
Eastern Pines Nursing And Rehabilitation Center - Atlantic City, NJ March 2017 to Present
Established preliminary and comprehensive assessment for social service needs of consumers. Constructed short- and long-term planning to improve client programs. Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
Created customized care plans, working with staff and families to assess and meet individual needs. Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private. Direct day-to-day operational functions for a nursing facility, providing guidance to residents and families.
Daily meetings with department heads to discuss current census, admissions and discharges and residents' Medicaid applications.
Director of Social Services
Lincoln Specialty Care Center - Vineland, NJ
October 2003 to March 2017
Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
Provided ongoing counseling to help patients deal with conditions and processes Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management. Delivered social work services to residents and families. Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources. Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments. Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment and discharge plans. Established preliminary and comprehensive assessment for social service needs of the residents. Nursing Home Social Worker Director
South Jersey Extended Care - Bridgeton, NJ
April 2000 to October 2003
Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
Assessed clients for abuse and neglect to compile documentation for court reports. Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification. Developed Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavioral Intervention Plan to identify cause of problem behavior, formulate strategies to address behavior and teach new behavioral skills. Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Completed detailed charts to summarize interactions with patients and booked follow-up sessions. Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups to improve residents' quality of life.
Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions. Attended meetings, conferences and training courses to advance professional knowledge of social work. Education
High school diploma or GED in General Studies
Oakcrest High School - Mays Landing, NJ
June 1988 to September 2014
Some college in Business Administration
Atlantic Community College - Mays Landing, NJ
June 1988 to October 1988
Skills
• Social Work. CSW (10+ years)
• Certified Social Worker
• Case Management
• Individual / Group Counseling
• Motivational Interviewing
• Crisis Intervention
• Social work
• Nursing home experience
• Time management
• Intake Experience
• MDS
• Resident's rights
Certifications and Licenses
CSW Board of Social Work Examiners
Certified Social Worker
Additional Information
New Jersey Notary Public Commission
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