Andrea Harris
Gwynn Oak
Summary
Dedicated Adult Protective Service Social Worker with over 10 years of experience safeguarding vulnerable adults. Expertise in managing complex cases and coordinating effectively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support. Strong advocate for the rights and welfare of older adults, committed to enhancing community resources and fostering a safe environment for those in need. Proven ability to navigate challenging situations with empathy and professionalism, driving positive outcomes for clients and families.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRP REHAB SPECIALIST (Part Time)
CONDUIT INC
10.2019 - Current
- Ensure compliance with COMAR 10.21.21 and 10.21.29, contract terms, policies, and procedures
- Conduct intake/assessments and Face to Face screenings with client.
- Develop individualized rehabilitation plans based on the client’s rehabilitation assessment for clients which involve measurable terms and target dates for goals associated with client’s needs and strengths
- Conduct rehabilitation plan reviews evaluating rehabilitation goals every three-six months to document the client’s progress towards the reduction of functional behavioral impairments and restoration of skills, perceived barriers, and goal changes as needed
- Develop and assure that rehabilitation services meet the needs of the individuals served by the program.
- Oversees the overall quality of rehabilitation services to ensure that services meet the individuals serviced by the program
- Educate direct care staff on how to provide rehabilitation services that correlate to the goals identified in the individual’s IRP
- Participate in mandatory monthly Staff Meetings as needed
- Communicate weekly with Directors regarding program oversight
- Complete client case reviews
- Reviews assigned contact notes/monthly summaries and forwards all reports to program analyst, DSC supervisor and program director
- Meet with COO and PRP Administrative Director bi-weekly to present updates, discuss staff concerns, program concerns, and regulatory concerns.
- Maintain regularly scheduled group and individual supervision with all direct care staff that include relevant discussions and updates regarding both administrative and clinical issues.
- Enforce and comply with electronic documentation entry and approval timelines set forth by the agency.
- Maintain accurate and current information on all client databases.
Adult Protective Service Social Worker II
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
05.2018 - Current
- Provide preventive or protective casework services to vulnerable children and/or families children or families.
- Cases involve suspected child abuse or neglect, out of home placement, guardianship or emergency protective orders, adoption or family case management.
- Provide customer service to both internal and external customers that meet or exceeds the standards set by the Department.
- Determine plan of intervention for assigned cases.
- Complete investigations on assigned cases
- Complete Risk Assessments and Safety Plans.
- Advise Court on case status and implement directives.
- Complete required paperwork within designated time frames.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for over 100 clients, developing tailored service plans to address individual needs
- Collaborated with law enforcement and healthcare providers to ensure the safety and protection of vulnerable adults
- Facilitated workshops on elder abuse prevention and resources available to adults in need.
- Provided case management for at-risk adults and their families, improving access to social resources and support services.
- Assists in the training of new interns on intervention techniques and client advocacy.
- Managed a caseload of over 50 vulnerable adults, ensuring timely assessments and interventions.
- Developed individualized service plans that improved client satisfaction ratings by 30%.
Case Manager/PT
MMARS
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Responsible for coordinating and monitoring authorized services for disabled/elderly clients
- Demonstrate a commitment to self-determination principles; be skilled at consensus building; have knowledge of community resources and strong written and oral communications skills
- Provide assistance with individuals with varying degrees of disabilities to develop community connections and support networks within a person-centered plan
- Good negotiation skills, persistence, flexibility and the ability to deal professionally and positively with difficult situations, time management, organizational, and computer and documentation skills
- Provides technical support and direct assistance in locating services to include resolving crises.
- Advocates for and assist individuals in advocating on their own behalf to include Recommendations to empower people with disabilities or to expand or improve the service delivery system
- Maintains accurate up-to-date files for each individual served and maintain other files as necessary for the success of the project
- Travel to the individual homes and Medical Day Care you are serving to develop a person-centered plan, to maintain quality of services and eligibility.
Education
MASTERS OF SCIENCE - SOCIAL WORK
Morgan State University
Baltimore, Maryland05.2017
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE - SOCIAL WORK
Sojourner-Douglass College
Baltimore, Maryland06.2013
Skills
- Therapeutic exercise
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Patient education and advocacy
- Mental health support
- Client assessment
- Effective communication
- Case management
- Time management abilities
- Rehabilitation planning
- Intervention tactics
Certification
Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) – 2017-10-21
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Community Cleanup
- Avid Reader
- Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals
Timeline
PRP REHAB SPECIALIST (Part Time)
CONDUIT INC
10.2019 - Current
Adult Protective Service Social Worker II
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
05.2018 - Current
Case Manager/PT
MMARS
08.2017 - 08.2018
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE - SOCIAL WORK
Sojourner-Douglass College
MASTERS OF SCIENCE - SOCIAL WORK
Morgan State University
INTERNSHIPS
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital- Harriet Lane Clinic, Baltimore, Maryland
- PEDIATRIC CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK INTERN (August 2016 – May 2017)
- Partnered with the pediatric medical team in conducting assessments of pediatric patients and their families, determining interventions while inpatient and their community needs upon discharge.
- Advocated for patients and their families via patient-and-Family-Centered Rounds.
- Served as a liaison between the medical team, child welfare, and law enforcement in cases of suspected maltreatment.
- Provided brief crisis intervention, grief therapy, psychosocial and parenting support when required for families and children checking into the clinic.
- Referred patients and families for community resources and programs as needed.
- MASTERS LEVEL SOCIAL WORKER INTERNSHIP (August 2015 – May 2016)
- Win Family Services, Baltimore, Maryland
- Assisted with community referrals.
- Performed audits on client files as needed.
- Assisted with facilitating foster parent home visits.
- Assisted with child placement admissions.
- Assisted with certifying new foster parents.
- Provided support to foster parents through positive interactions and reinforcements.
- BACHELORS LEVEL SOCIAL WORKER INTERNSHIP (August 2012 – May 2013)
- Christopher’s Place, Baltimore, Maryland
- Assessed clients for use of substances and mental health disorders and documented information accordingly.
- Utilized a strength based perspective to encourage self-sufficiency in clients.
- Co-facilitated daily group sessions with residents.
- Assisted clients with gaining access to housing resources.
- Assisted unemployed clients with job readiness training, such as resume writing and life skills seminars.
- Created individual service plans, attended weekly supervision, and team meetings as required and other duties as assigned.
- Facilitated group meetings for adolescent substance abuse users by utilizing stages of change theory.
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