1. 1175 Appian Crossing Way #605 Lexington, KY 40517 ∙ (859) 230-0361 ∙ daniellehodge4@yahoo.com
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Danielle M. Hodge
…Bachelors Level Social Worker. To gain a career related to social work.
Professional Profile
Social worker with a proven ability and passion for helping families and individuals achieve goals; acquire services
and resources to ensure success and self-sufficiency. Diligently works to improve case management documentation
and intake process. Trained and educated in homeless and adolescents population,highly organized, dependable,
team player with a strong work ethic.
Areas of Expertise
∙ Case Management ∙ Families ∙ Diverse populations ∙ Mediation
∙ Crisis ∙ Juvenile Adolescents ∙ Low-income populations/ Homeless
Education
Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY, Bachelor of Social Work (12/2014)
Relevant Coursework:Social Welfare Policy Practice, Human Behavior/Social Environment, Social Work Practice
Methods,Crisis Intervention, Social Work Research Methods,Theory
Computer skills:Microsoft Office, spreadsheet,power point.
Active Listener: Taking time to understand what others are saying without interrupting.
Critical Thinking: Identifying solutions and conclusions to ones problems.
Professional Experience
CNA, Baptist Health Lexington Hospital, Lexington, KY (full-time to part-time employment, 12/2007-
present)
Provide great patient care to Neuro and Med Surg patients (Orthopedics)
Assist patients with bathing and bathroom
Assist patients to walk in the hallway
Educate patients and families on different surgeries and their abilities
Perform vital signs,blood sugarchecks
Chart vital signs and patients assessments every two- four hours in the computer
Organize and clean the unit on downtime
Work and perform duties given by register nurse
Orient new CNA’s on the unit
Responsible for care of up to 15 patients each night; 24 to 36 hours a week.
Charted nutritional needs throughout the night.
CPR Certified
Student Intern, Clark County Homeless Coalition, Winchester, KY (1nd year practicum, 6/2013-8/2013)
Case Management Skills
Completed case notes
Organized the give-away closet
Complete client assessments and develop individual plans
Cleaned rooms for new residential and for the exit residential
Performed room and house checks weekly
Plan and supervise student intern roles and responsibilities
Cultivate relationships with community partners and maintain current information on available resources
Assist and educate clients on stable housing and school work
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Coordinate services for clients within the agency to promote self-sufficiency
Ensured confidentiality of all residents/ clients
Student Intern, Juvenile Restorative Justice Inc., Lexington, KY (2nd year practicum, 8/2014-12/2014)
Completed initialfamily assessmentsuponarrivalofchild
Led and facilitated groupsin Fayette CountySchools (Circle groups)
Performed pre-circle interviews with the adolescents
Conduct meetingswith clientsteachersand principal
Partnerwith mentalhealth professionals,courtrelatedprofessionals and school administers in conferences to meet
family needs.
Assessedclients
Assisted parents with childrenin finding resources
Conducted weekly follow-up calls tofamilies being served bytheagency
Participated in a bi-weekly agencymeetings
Participated in weekly supervision sessions
Conduct home and school visits with clients for ongoing assessment and intervention
Provide crisis intervention counseling for individuals and families
Maintain accurate and current client records to track progress and behavioral patterns
Submit client summary for agency
Organized and submit new clients information on a spreadsheet for agency grants
Submit client case summary to judges and therapist
Ensured confidentiality of all adolescents and their families
Sent and received records through phone, mail, email, and fax.
Use weekly supervision to ask questions
Participated in agency fundraiser functions
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References
Available upon request