Social Services Family
Resume:
LaNecha Pennington
Chino, CA
**********@*******.***
Work Experience
Social Services Practitioner III for Children and Family Services- County of Riverside, CA November 2024-Present
Full scope social services casework. Carrying a caseload working with families to assist with problem solving and developing a treatment plan. Assess problems and determine appropriate type and methods of treatment. Assist with short- and long-term goals for clients. Function at a highly skilled level in areas that focus on counseling, protective services, medical social work, family services and community organization. Provide Services to clients to ensure their physical or emotional welfare is involved. Work with cases that may involve neglect, abuse, emotional or behavioral problems, physical /mental disabilities or health conditions. Maintain casework records and prepare reports and correspondence. Document all interactions with clients. Collaborate with other departments to ensure client's needs are met. Facilitate team meetings Interpret public social services rules, regulations, and policies to clients and the public.
Social Services Director Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation - Los Alamitos, CA
June 2021 to October 2024
Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the social service program of the facility Review and coordinate department policies and procedures to identify the Social and emotional needs of the patients. Participate and coordinate discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team. Arrange transportation for pt to MD appointments and treatment facilities. Provide information to patients and families regarding Medicare, Medi-Cal and other financial assistance programs. Complete patient assessments. Participate in facility survey inspections made by authorized government agencies. Review and develop plan of corrections regarding any social services concerns or issues, Review and address any complaints or grievances from personnel or patients. Complete progress notes regarding all information provided by social services department. Maintain staff development to ensure social services is providing quality care.
Social Services Director Genesis HealthCare
October 2017 to June 2021
Develop and maintain plan of care in conjunction with facility interdisciplinary team, Assist patients and family with transition and adjustments to placement in the facility. Provide support to all departments' admissions, nursing, therapy, etc. An active member of the team for Contract meetings, Utilization review and Medicare meetings, Coordinator referrals for Psychologists, Psychiatrist and Neuro Psychologist. Coordinating all Home Health, Hospice, Durable Medical Equipment and caregiver for Discharge. Handle all grievances, theft, and loss for patients, Work closely with Ombudsman to resolve any patients' rights, questions or concerns. Supervise day-to-day functions of assigned personnel and ensure all policies and procedures are followed.
Case Manager Beachwood Post-Acute
August 2016 to June 2017
Responsible for organizing patient care during all stages of treatment in the hospital, coordinate all admissions and discharges, complete utilization review, obtain authorizations for medical care and therapy. Conduct meetings with the interdisciplinary team to discuss plan of care for patients. Arrange all continuity of care specialty appointments for patients. Advocate for both patient and families providing accurate healthcare information and referrals.
Social Services Director Windsor Gardens of Hawthorne
September 2015 to June 2016
Develop and maintain plan of care in conjunction with facility interdisciplinary team, Assist patients and family with transition and adjustments to placement in the facility. Provide support to all departments ‘admissions, nursing, therapy, etc. An active member of the team for Contract meetings, Utilization review and Medicare meetings, Coordinator referrals for Psychologists, Psychiatrist and Neuro Psychologist. Coordinating all Home Health, Hospice, Durable Medical Equipment and caregiver for Discharge. Handle all grievances, theft, and loss for patients, work closely with Ombudsman to resolve any patients ‘rights, questions or concerns. Supervise day-to-day functions of assigned personnel and ensure all policies and procedures are followed.
Discharge Planner New Orange Hills
June 2010 to March 2015
Coordinates the movement of patients between a hospital or skilled nursing facility and a home care facility. Determine the appropriateness of each patient for the home care facility based on his or her medical needs. Arranged schedule and attend Care Plan meetings for patients, Arrange all appointments and transportation for patients. Complete and document all Weekly and monthly visits with patients, Complete weekly concurrent reviews for patients, Complete all admission paperwork with patients and family, Refer pt.'s to community resources to meet post hospital needs, Act as patients personal advocate, Assist patient with applying for Medi-Cal, Completed Social Services section of MDS, Attended meetings for Medicare patients on unit. Complete all Authorizations and referral process for patients.
Education
Bachelors in Psychology Human Services/ Social Work
Argosy University - Orange County, CA
October 2017
Certificate in Human Services
Long Beach City College
2005
Skills
CPR
Case Management
Microsoft Excel
Outlook
Time Management
Documentation
Hospice Care
Social Work
Home Care
Child protective Services
Crisis Intervention
Loss Prevention
Adult Protective Services
Additional Information
Extensive experience with Computers. An understanding of the following programs: Windows, Excel, Word, Access, Power Point and Outlook. Medical program Point Click Care and My unity.
Extensive experience as a manager of a department and Director of Social Services.
Motivated and enthusiastic about developing good relations with clients, patients and families.
Effective working as a team member or independent
Professional in appearance and presentation
Organized in daily tasks and able to effectively manage time for projects.
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