Roberta Schwartz, MSW, LSW

Roberta Schwartz, MSW, LSW

Mendham, NJ 07945

H: (973)927-0284 C: (973)876-1534

Licensed Social Worker

Experienced, compassionate Social Worker with expertise in working with the senior population. Extensive background in bio-psycho-social assessments and case management. Successful history in working in non-profit settings.

Licensed Social Worker, Long Term Care July 2012 to October 2012

Family Service of Morris County, Morristown, NJ (Morris View Healthcare Center) Morris Plains, NJ

·  Worked at a long-term care facility with a capacity of 265 Residents.

·  Covered two units, one was the Alzheimer’s/Dementia unit

·  Completed the requirements of the MDS 3.0 computer system which incorporates cognitive and mood assessments and individualized care plans.

·  Worked in a multi-disciplinary setting and completed time-sensitive paperwork.

·  Conducted admissions intakes and some discharge planning.

·  Provided case management for Residents.

·  Successfully helped family and other Residents deal with the loss of residents with supportive counseling.

·  Participated effectively in interdisciplinary conferences for each of my 88 Residents on a quarterly basis.

Coordinator of Senior Care Management 2007-2012

Family Service of Morris County, Morristown, NJ

·  Promoted to head of the Department after one year of case management.

·  Reversed agency’s prior negative relationship with our major funding source, (the County of Morris- Division on Aging) by strictly adhering to County’s requirements, quickly responding to requests and insuring strict compliance with the County’s policies and procedures.

·  Conducted bio-psycho-social assessments of senior citizens and provided case management for NJEASE and Medicaid Waiver clients.

·  Supervised staff of four case managers, two of whom worked in the Intensive Senior Support, ISS program- designed for more complicated, extreme cases.

·  Assisted the Associate Executive Director in the design, grant writing, and implementation of the ISS program.

·  Produced quarterly reports and other funding reports used for billing the County of Morris.

·  Provided supportive counseling to the clients and their caretakers.

Psychotherapist 2007

Total Family Solutions, Iselin, NJ

·  Successfully provided psychotherapy in the home for abused children and adolescents by utilizing art and play therapy.

Geriatric Social Worker 2005-2006

Town of Morristown, Division of Aging, Morristown, NJ

·  Conducted assessments of senior citizens and provided case management and linkages to services for NJEASE clients and Medicaid Waiver clients.

Independent Living Specialist/Social Worker 1999-2005

DAWN, CIL, Denville, NJ

·  Provided case management to clients of all ages with disabilities from Morris, Sussex and Warren Counties.

·  Designed and facilitated a play therapy group for children who had siblings with disabilities.

·  Case managed clients with traumatic brain injuries and hearing impairments. Facilitated a grant program that installed environmental adaptations in the home for clients with disabilities.

Licensed Medical Social Worker 1995-1997

Saint Clare’s Hospital, Dover General, Dover, NJ

·  Conducted assessment and linked patients to services.

·  Provided basic child development education to patients’ families.

·  Worked closely with the medical staff in an interdisciplinary structure.

Education:

MSW, Rutgers Graduate School of Social Work; New Brunswick, NJ. Direct Practice/Casework.

BFA, Maryland Institute, College of Art; Baltimore, MD. Graphic Design.

Licensure:

LSW, Licensed and Board Certified for Social Work, in the State of New Jersey.

Professional Affiliations:

Member of NASW since 1995.