Project Manager Management
Resume:
Kristina Rodriguez, LMSW
**** **** *** *****, ** 10465
**********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS: Clinical-focused social worker with a strong commitment to serving the needs of disadvantaged families, youth and adults, including mentally ill & underprivileged populations. Possess a desire to excel in program while overcoming challenges, in an effort to achieve high-quality service offerings.
EDUCATION:
Master of Social Work -May 2010
Fordham University- Graduate School of Social Services West Harrison, NY
Bachelor of Science, Social Work -May 2008
Mercy College– Bronx, NY
Licensure: LMSW, NYS Certification & Licensure # 084956
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Lutheran Social Services of NY- St. John’s House I- Bronx, NY
Supervisor of Social Services- 10/2011- present
Provide supervision (of caseload and documentation) and support to social service staff (may include intern) via individual sessions, staff meetings, and in-house trainings.
Maintain compliance with standards set forth by program funding sources.
Compile data and prepares monthly reports for program funding sources, as well as assists Project Manager/Program Director with annual reports and other functions related to the program.
Ascertain that client records are “audit-ready” at all times via in-house audits.
Completes monthly calendar of events and schedules client activities.
Conduct client assessment and crisis intervention.
Participate in intake process, including selection and screening of residents.
Serve as liaison for on-site resources for clients as well as program representative for off-site resources, including development of relationships within the community.
PSCH Promoting Specialized Care and Health, Astrocare Mental Health Clinic- Bronx, NY
Psychotherapist, - December 2010-November 2011
Provided psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, & group therapy.
Conducted risk assessment for children & adults
Provided crisis intervention & safety planning.
Utilized supportive & play therapy techniques to enhance children, adults, couples & families with severe mental illness or significant life changes.
Provided individual assessment, treatment planning, and psychotherapy services to socio-culturally diverse adult population diagnosed with depression, PTSD, and other affective disorders.
Developed reward systems for parents while utilizing behavior modification strategies.
Sound Shore Medical Center- Goldstein Cancer Center -New Rochelle, NY
Bilingual Social Worker, Jan 2010-Dec 2010
Provided outpatient counseling during and/or post treatment for oncology patients.
Provided case management, assistance in seeking financial assistance & supportive resources.
Cancer Support Team- Mamaroneck, NY
Social Worker, June 2008- Dec 2010
Provided supportive services, counseling and bereavement to cancer patients & their families.
Assisted patients in navigating systems, applying for benefits, and seeking housing, food resources.
Collaborated with oncology agencies such as Gilda’s Club, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, provided oncology resource workshops in Spanish & English to culturally diverse populations.
Lutheran Social Services of NY- Muhlenberg Residence- Brooklyn, NY
Social Work Intern, Sept 2007 – May 2008
Carried primary case responsibility and provided counseling to several clients with severe mental illness and/or language barriers.
Attended community board meetings & advocated for increased police presence for difficult clients & safety of residents.
NY/NY Bilingual Case Manager, Dec 2007-May 2008
Provided daily case management to residents with history of formerly homeless & severe mental illness.
Conducted weekly high-risk assessments and engaged in crisis intervention.
Case Manager, Nov 2006- Dec 2007
Assisted mentally ill, substance abusers, & formerly homeless adults with ADL skills, entitlements, mental health/ medical health referrals, Section 8 housing, and other case management needs within the Permanent Housing setting.
Provided weekly support groups for residents.
Conducted service plans, psychosocial assessments & interventions.
Served as an assistant to the on site PPOH (Psychiatric Outreach to the Homeless) psychiatrist- assessed client’s need to be psychiatrically evaluated.
Participated on the intake team, conducted intake interviews and assessed clients.
Coordinated monthly events/ activities for residents.
Language Proficiency: Fluent in Spanish
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Citrix Systems
Professional Skills: trained in HRA 2010 E, CPR, CANS risk assessment tool for children, participated in Hope homeless count in 2007 & 2008, familiarity & experience in working with foster care agencies & Administration of Children & Families, expertise in case management, housing, experience in outreach with community agencies, possess strong work ethic & professionalism, able to multitask efficiently.
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