Anastasia Stefanowicz
Santa Fe,NM
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change. Strong work ethic, adaptability, tenacity, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes and crisis management. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Clinical Case Manager
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)
Sitka, AK
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided individualized case management, counseling, and referrals to appropriate community resources to access financial assistance, legal aid, housing, or medical assistance
- Monitored and evaluated client progress toward measurable treatment and care plan goals
- Consulted with other professionals within the organization regarding complex cases or difficult decisions requiring additional input from experienced clinicians
- Developed and maintained relationships with community resources and service providers
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies as needed to address emergent client issues Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessments of clients to determine their needs and eligibility for services
- Facilitated group therapy sessions and psychoeducational groups: Matrix Model Early Recovery, Mindfulness Matters, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and other therapeutic modalities
- Participated in continuing education classes related to Case Management and Mental Health topics
- Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring timely documentation and reporting
Serving Sitka Homeless Coalition
AmeriCorps
Sitka, AK
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed grant proposals to secure funding for the Sitka Homeless Coalition
- Collaborated with staff members to gather information about programs and services for inclusion in the proposal narrative
- Compiled data from various sources to create comprehensive reports on the Hítxʼi Sáani (Little Houses) Project
- Assisted in developing strategies for sustainability beyond the life of a granted project
- Coordinated with local organizations to develop community partnerships that provided additional resources for clients
- Participated in monthly board meetings representing the organization's interests before stakeholders
- Attended meetings or events related to potential or awarded grants
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for homeless shelter operations
- Reviewed and edited existing policies, procedures, and processes to ensure compliance with grant requirements
- Conducted outreach activities to increase awareness of the shelter's services in the community
Serving Sitka Counseling Prevention Services
AmeriCorps
Sitka, AK
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with local, state, and federal entities to create policies that address issues related to the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
- Maintained up-to-date records of program outcomes and progress towards goals
- Coordinated with other agencies, such as law enforcement and schools, to ensure effective coordination of efforts in preventing substance abuse
- Created and distributed surveys to assess community needs related to substance abuse prevention
- Assessed existing resources available within the community for individuals affected by addiction or seeking help for addiction recovery
- Evaluated current programs and developed new initiatives based on research findings regarding successful approaches used by other communities
- Co-Facilitated HOPE coalition meetings focused on identifying gaps in services related to preventing substance misuse
- Analyzed data collected through surveys or interviews conducted with members of the target population concerning their attitudes toward alcohol, drugs usage as well as their level of knowledge about available resources, programs addressing this issue
- Developed partnerships with local businesses, faith-based organizations, schools, healthcare providers, and media outlets that are committed to promoting healthy lifestyles free from drug and alcohol use
- Assisted with grant writing efforts geared towards increasing funding opportunities for substance abuse prevention projects
- Developed and implemented educational materials to educate the public on substance abuse prevention
- Facilitated Substance Misuse Wellness classes at the local boarding school, Mount Edgecumbe High School
- Coached National Program Girls on the Run, and a locally created nonprofit Boys Run/I toowú klatseen
- Developed content strategy to increase social media followers and engagement
- Researched trending topics related to target audience
Serving Youth Advocates of Sitka: Hanson House
AmeriCorps
Sitka, AK
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted in developing a safe living environment by enforcing rules and regulations.
- Counseled residents one-on-one about personal issues or concerns they may have had.
- Transported clients to appointments, activities or events as necessary.
- Provided direct care and supervision of residents, including monitoring of activities and behavior.
- Facilitated recreational activities to encourage physical activity and positive lifestyle choices.
- Conducted group therapy sessions to promote positive social interaction among the residents.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts between clients using de-escalation techniques.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Encouraged independent living skills such as budgeting, cooking, cleaning and shopping.
- Developed individual treatment plans for each resident based on assessments, observations and interviews.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving residents or staff members.
- Educated residents on appropriate social behaviors and coping strategies.
- Administered medications according to prescribed protocols.
- Provided emotional support for the clients during their stay at the facility.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Social Work
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education: Intervention Specialist
Central State University
Wilberforce, OH01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
St. John’s College
Santa Fe01.2020
Behavioral Health Aide (BHA) Program -
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
06.2023
Skills
- Case management
- Crisis intervention
- Motivational interviewing
- Grant writing
- Documentation compliance
- Community outreach
- Therapeutic techniques
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Public speaking
- Advocacy strategies
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Supervision and leadership
- Organization
- Data entry
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Basic First Aid, CPR, and AED certified
- CPI Nonviolent Intervention certified
- MANDT Trauma-Informed Care certified
- Aegis Crisis Prevention and De-Escalation certified
- Safe Zone Trained
- CBT and DBT trained
- Microsoft Office
- Google Office
- Excel
References
Michele Harwood
- Casa First Program Coordinator, (505) 470-8221, michele@casafirst.org
Annie Rasquin
- Casa First Executive Director, (505) 603-0223, annie@casafirst.org
Loyd Platson
- Sitka Counseling Prevention Director, (907) 623-7560, lplatson@scpsak.org
Sarah Lawrie
- AmeriCorps Program Director: Sitka, AK, (907) 738-5234, lawries@sitkaschools.org
Andrew Hinton
- Sitka Homeless Coalition Executive Director, (916) 882-3946, hintonashc@gmail.com
Bobbie Keuken
- Mental Health Clinician, (920) 246-0456, bobbi.keuken@sitkayouth.org
Volunteer History
Volunteer Youth Advocate, Court Appointed Special Advocates CASA, Santa Fe, NM, 01/01/19, present, CASA supports and promotes volunteer advocacy so that children and youth from Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, and Los Alamos counties, who are trauma-impacted or system-involved, can be safe, have permanent connections, and have the opportunity to thrive., Advocated for one youth family for reunification with their family in the process of a 5-year-long case alongside Social Workers, Clinicians, school personnel, Santa Fe District Court, lawyers, CYFD, Guardian Ad Litem, and foster families: the client was successfully reunified with family in 2022.
Timeline
Behavioral Health Clinical Case Manager
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)
03.2024 - 08.2024
Serving Sitka Homeless Coalition
AmeriCorps
09.2023 - 12.2023
Serving Sitka Counseling Prevention Services
AmeriCorps
01.2023 - 12.2023
Serving Youth Advocates of Sitka: Hanson House
AmeriCorps
01.2022 - 12.2022
Behavioral Health Aide (BHA) Program -
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Associate of Applied Science - Social Work
Eastern Gateway Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education: Intervention Specialist
Central State University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
St. John’s College
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