Frances Messina

Provided social services counseling and completed admissions, quarterly/yearly assessments for nursing home residents. Managed home health/DME coordination, depression scales and psychosocial assessments, and intake/admission/discharge procedures, including referrals and training of new social service assistants.

Provided social services leadership from Aspire at St. Cloud Florida, including training social workers on state policies, procedures, and required documentation. Supported admissions coverage and contributed to marketing and collections efforts across the assigned buildings.

Provided social services counseling and completed admissions assessments, quarterly/yearly assessments, depression scales, and care plans. Completed nursing home intake/admission and MDS assessments, managed discharge procedures and referrals, and handled collections for insurance and private pay residents.

Provided social services counseling and completed resident assessments, depression scales, and care plans. Handled nursing home intake/admission, MDS assessments, discharge procedures, referrals, and admissions liaison duties, including collections from private pay residents and training social service assistants.

Provided social services counseling and completed admissions assessments, quarterly/yearly assessments, depression scales, and care plans. Completed nursing home intake/admission/discharge procedures and managed community/hospital referrals and resident roommate issue resolution.

Provided social services counseling and completed admissions assessments, quarterly/yearly assessments, depression scales, and care plans. Completed nursing home intake, admission, and discharge procedures, and managed community/hospital referrals and training of new social service assistants.

Provided individual and group counseling for a case load of 60 male inmates under the Department of Corrections. Conducted DSM-based diagnostic work, facilitated program classes, maintained case records, and prepared progress reports for courts/probation and employers.

Supervised four residential group homes for adolescents and oversaw staff scheduling, budgeting, and home inspections for compliance with state requirements. Managed case planning, safety assessments, home visits, referrals, and court-related activities including testimony and judicial reviews.

Served as a case manager for male adolescents in the Level VI Behavioral Specialist/Program Specialist program. Completed PDR documentation, escorted individuals to court hearings, and prepared aftercare case plans with follow-up on progress.

Maintained and strengthened families through dependency/adoption/independent living case management and family case management. Supported reunification per state guidelines and provided referrals/resources, including support connected to HIV-affected families and children, and facilitated a student drug rehabilitation program using the twelve-step program.

Developed, promoted, and facilitated a self-help modeled group. Provided family reunification support and coordinated referrals for housing and other needs for people with HIV, including medical and clothing/food resources.

Provided residential supervision for children and organized/led group activities and therapy sessions. Supported communication and coping-skills development for residents.

Covered multiple buildings across Florida and trained social workers on policies, procedures, and required documentation. Responsible for hiring/terminating staff, supporting admissions as needed, and contributing to marketing and collections to maintain growth.

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science from City College for Private Investigation between 2003 and 2004.

Completed a Bachelor of Science degree at Florida Atlantic University from 1995 to 1998.