Analisa Hempfling
Newark
Summary
Accomplished Master of Social Work professional adept in geriatric social work and cultural competency. Excelled in enhancing client satisfaction through effective and compassionate case management and crisis intervention. Demonstrated leadership in group therapy, significantly promoting emotional growth. Skilled in psychosocial assessments, with a commitment to continuous professional development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Master of Social Work Intern
Vitas Healthcare Hospice
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Developed strong rapport with clients and their families, fostering trust and open communication.
- Performed culturally competent social work for clients and families of different backgrounds and religions, meeting their needs and aiding in a professional manner.
- Advocated for client needs while navigating complex family dynamics in a professional manner at te wishes of the client.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in hospice and palliative care regarding local legislation and policies to optimally meet the clients’ and their family’s needs.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, ensuring timely documentation and follow-up appointments.
- Conducted timely bereavement updates for families on passed loved ones to offer support and resources.
- Provided crisis intervention services, deescalating situations and connecting individuals with appropriate resources and ongoing assistance.
- Co-ran spousal bereavement and group therapy sessions for 8 weeks to promote emotional growth and healing.
Social Services Intern
Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Participated in regular supervision sessions to reflect on practice, identifying areas for growth and implementing feedback from supervisors.
- Observed, practiced, and lead multidisciplinary care plan meetings involving family members and residents to plan for residents to thrive in their own environments.
- Performed assessments on residents, including mental assessments, psycho-social and environmental assessments and discharge planning assessments to identify clients needs and develop appropriate interventions.
- Directed residents to resources available by making referrals, connecting with surrounding agencies offering a broad spectrum of services, and forming relationships with surrounding facilities to provide the best possible care for the resident.
- Engaging in policy practice and policy research that involves the population of the residents.
- Worked with all departments of the facility including medical, therapy, nursing, dietary, and social services to execute exceptional care for residents and their families.
- Complete admission packets, discharge summaries, learned how to order home health, hospice, and equipment to be ready for residents as soon as they discharge.
Wings Leader
Wings For Kids
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth learning emotional intelligence and resilience.
- Developed and led special projects that promoted social and emotional learning.
- Learned and taught coping mechanisms that helped de-escalation in situations where children had difficulty problem solving.
- Connected with students, school faculty, and families to create a supportive learning environment for students.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, TX06-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, TX06-2022
Associate of Arts - Social Work
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA12-2019
Skills
- Multicultural competence
- Grief counseling
- Geriatric social work
- Psychosocial assessments
- Community resources
- Mental health support
- Crisis intervention
Timeline
Master of Social Work Intern
Vitas Healthcare Hospice
02.2024 - 07.2024
Social Services Intern
Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina
01.2023 - 04.2023
Wings Leader
Wings For Kids
02.2021 - 02.2022
Master of Arts - Social Work
Our Lady of The Lake University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Our Lady of The Lake University
Associate of Arts - Social Work
San Diego City College
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