Allen MacMorris
Portland
Summary
Dedicated Wellness Access Specialist skilled in participant advocacy and cross-agency care coordination. Committed to facilitating equitable outcomes for diverse populations and ensuring access to vital resources. Aiming to leverage expertise to enhance client experiences and navigate complex care systems.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Wellness Access Specialist I
Transition Projects
07.2024 - Current
- Assist clients in navigating wellness and support services and resources.
- Conduct intake assessments to determine assess need for programs and services.
- Provide referrals to community resources based on individual needs and circumstances.
- Develop and maintain updated knowledge of local assistance programs and partnering agencies.
- Advocate for participants to achieve equitable outcomes
- Support the diverse population that we serve on their journey back into permanent housing
Residential Advocate
Transition Projects
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Performed daily shelter operation duties at the Clark Center
- Documented participant engagement with objective language
- Personally tracked chores, attendance, and property checks for my RA team
Behavioral Technician
Centria Healthcare
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Implemented individualized treatment plans to enhance patient behavioral outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to assess and modify therapeutic strategies.
- Monitored patient progress and documented behavioral data for analysis.
- Worked directly with neuro-divergent clients to meet equitable outcomes.
Production Manager
Meadowmoss Farm
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Oversaw daily production operations to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to quality standards.
- Developed and implemented process improvements, reducing waste and enhancing productivity across production lines.
- Processed, washed, packaged, and delivered produce directly to our customers weekly.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to optimize resource allocation and streamline production schedules.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music And Post-Colonial Studies
Evergreen College
Olympia. WA05-2020
Skills
- Direct participant support
- Accurate and timely documentation
- Cross-agency and interagency care coordination
- Participant advocacy
- Time management
- De-escalation
- Interpersonal communication
- Resource access knowledge
- Creative problem solving
- Intimate knowledge of the barriers our participants face in accessing healthcare
Timeline
Wellness Access Specialist I
Transition Projects
07.2024 - Current
Residential Advocate
Transition Projects
11.2023 - 07.2024
Behavioral Technician
Centria Healthcare
01.2023 - 07.2023
Production Manager
Meadowmoss Farm
01.2021 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Music And Post-Colonial Studies
Evergreen College