SAQUANA RHODES
Midway
Summary
Empathetic and motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Collaborative and analytical advocate that builds strategic partnerships and elicits strong client rapport to develop better emotional and cognitive awareness and overall client coping. Passionate, organized, and respectful with excellent clinical expertise. Specialized in working with diverse populations impacted by medical and co-occurring issues.
Professional with proven track record in social work, adept at managing complex cases and providing comprehensive support to clients. Strong focus on team collaboration and consistently achieving results, with flexible approach to meet changing needs. Skilled in client assessment, resource coordination, and crisis intervention, bringing empathy, reliability, and adaptability to every situation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Work Case Manager
MEMORIAL HEALTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
01.2024 - Current
- Facilitate interdisciplinary plans of care, ensuring clinical care appropriateness, medical necessity, admission status, level of care, and efficient resource management
- Evaluate psychosocial needs of patients and their family support systems, coordinating appropriate discharge plans for various patient populations
- Act as a liaison between the hospital and external resources, fostering effective communication and resource utilization
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to address discharge barriers and ensure safe transitions of care
- Coordinate seamless referrals to a variety of healthcare settings including acute, subacute, and long-term care facilities, as well as hospice agencies, home health agencies, infusion companies, and medical equipment providers
- Participate in efforts to streamline care delivery and optimize resource utilization to enhance patient outcomes and quality of care
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of patient interactions, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with hospital policies and regulations
Social Service Specialist, III
GEORGIA DIVISION OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Initiated timely, face-to-face responses to screened-in reports of alleged child maltreatment and conducts assessments that identify and address safety concerns
- Partnered with child(ren) and parents in the development and utilization of the Family Functioning Agreement, Action Plan, and Family Plan to achieve desired individual and family-level outcomes
- Collaborated with community partners to create systems of support for children and families
- Identified the physical, educational, and mental/behavioral health needs of children, parents, and foster parents and ensures identified needs were effectively addressed
- Ensured foster care placements and/or living situations were stable and in the best interests of the child(ren) and were consistent with achieving established permanency goal(s)
- Made concerted efforts to achieve permanency for children in a timely manner and consistent with regulations contained in the Adoptions and Safe Families Act
- Promoted, supported, and maintained a positive and nurturing relationship between the child(ren) in care and their biological parents/caretakers by encouraging and facilitating activities and interactions beyond visitation
Internship
EFFINGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Provided school social work services, which address the psychosocial needs of students and their families to directly address academic performance and achievement
- Participated in systems-based social work involving the student, the family, and the school personnel in identifying needs, establishing an intervention plan, and collaborating with community agencies to provide additional support
- Completed initial assessments and social developmental histories on newly referred students
- Evaluated student's adaptive behavior using the Vineland II Adaptive Behavior Scales
- Provided school-based interventions, including but not limited to: Individual and group counseling, Crisis intervention, Case management for 'at risk' students, collaborated with school-based staff and administrators, and assisted in the development of intervention plans in which school social work services were appropriate
CASA Volunteer
COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE
08.2015 - 03.2017
- Interacted with children to understand their needs and concerns
- Worked with local agencies to determine the best possible living solutions for children
- Attended court hearings and ensured all case facts were presented
- Developed case plan and monitored case status periodically
- Monitored case progress and reported to Program Director
- Maintained complete records of all information gathered from children
- Managed daily interviews and appointments effectively
Education
Doctor of Strategic Leadership -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2026
Master of Science - Social Work
SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY
Savannah, GA05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Human Service
COLUMBIA COLLEGE
Savannah, GA12.2017
Skills
- Case management
- Collaborative team member
- Organization skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Time management
- Crisis intervention
- Family group maintenance
- Effective Oral Communication
- Confidential case documentation
- Report & document preparation
- Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Referral and networking
Certification
- School Social Work P-12, 2024
- Educator Ethic Assessment (GACE), 2024
- Crisis and Trauma Research Institute Training, 2020
- Child Welfare Certification, 2021
- Back to Basics: College Students Experiencing Homelessness, 2020
Timeline
Social Work Case Manager
MEMORIAL HEALTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
01.2024 - Current
Social Service Specialist, III
GEORGIA DIVISION OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES
07.2021 - 08.2023
Internship
EFFINGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
08.2019 - 04.2020
CASA Volunteer
COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE
08.2015 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Human Service
COLUMBIA COLLEGE
Doctor of Strategic Leadership -
Liberty University
Master of Science - Social Work
SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY
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