Healthcare for Homeless Veterans, Field Internship 2023-2024
Doris Miller VA Medical Center, Waco, Texas
- Screened and assessed Veteran’s psychosocial needs and barriers to facilitate programs and resources within the VA.
- Assisted Veterans in accessing homeless programs, mental health services, and resources to submit disability or pension claims.
- Evaluated and referred Veterans to services within the VA and local community for claims, evaluations, and pension.
- Participated in community outreach for homeless Veterans.
- Reviewed veteran charts for compensation levels, benefits, pension, and income.
- Participated in the Department of Housing and Urban Development Point-In-Time Count for homeless individuals
Hospice Social Worker, Field Internship 2021-2022
Hope Hospice, New Braunfels, Texas
- Provided psychosocial assessment and support to patients and families.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders and interdisciplinary, cross-functional teams to develop goals and interventions based on patient and family needs.
- Developed risk management strategies to ensure patient satisfaction.
- Reported objectives, indicators, and individualized care plans at interdisciplinary training meetings.
Founder & CEO 2009-2018
Military Special Needs Network, Seguin, Texas
- Founded support organization for military families who have a dependent with disabilities, serving over 21,000 families.
- Coordinated case management services and collaboration to promote family-centered care.
- Advocated at the state and federal legislative levels for improved healthcare for military children, specifically those with chronic medical conditions.
- Maintained professional relationships with Military Treatment Facilities, Dept. of Veterans Affairs, and community support systems.
- Developed creative concepts for advertising brochures & collateral materials.a
