Basimah A. Caldwell
Brandywine,MD
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supports Planner
Total Care Services Inc.
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Coordinate Plan of Service that reflects desired level of self-direction and is based upon principle of preferences, needs, desires and goals to assist to become fully integrated into community settings and achieve their optimal independence.
- Conduct face-to-face monitoring, team meetings, telephone monitoring, visits, and telehealth services as directed by state during state of emergency to ensure participant’s health, safety, and optimal satisfaction.
- Monitor all reportable events (RE) as defined in Maryland Department of Health (MDH) RE policy.
- Educate applicants and participants on identifying goals and choice of natural and community supports to enhance their lives.
- Facilitate empowerment of applicants and participants by promoting independence, person-centered planning, self- determination, and creativity.
- Actively document electronically, in real time, all contacts with applicants, participants, family members, agencies, health care providers and other stakeholders.
- Develop annual Plan of Service for participants specifying preferences and supports and services.
- Prepare and submit Freedom of Choice (FOC) form and modifications to Plan of Service and/or services in Plan of Service in accordance with MDH policy.
- Complete case management tasks using virtual platforms and enter billable services into LTSSMaryland
Supervising Case Manager
Brooklyn Supervised Release
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Provide weekly individual supervision and conduct routine case audits for team of 4 SRP clinical staff for over 240 cases.
- Monitor and report compliance to court stakeholders and work with defense and district attorneys to bring program participants into compliance as needed.
- Assist program staff with development and implementation of on-site programming that is responsive to participants’ needs.
- Assist with crisis management and intervention.
- Complete intakes and administer risk and needs’ assessment tools to participants admitted to Pre-Trial Services Supervised Release Program.
- Provide comprehensive, clinically-informed case management services to high-need participants to help address such issues as substance abuse, mental health, trauma, domestic violence, and housing; this may include communication with clients on nights and weekends
- Perform voluntary individual counseling sessions as needed.
- Facilitate group sessions for high risk/need program participants.
- Conduct outreach to collateral sources as needed to provide supervision and court monitoring.
- Communicate with community-based service providers to facilitate, follow-up and assist participants with voluntary service referrals.
- Complete all necessary documentation and input data into computer database.
- Attend staff meetings and on-going trainings as well as participate in community events.
- Provide Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) clinical services to mandated participants, as needed.
- Develop and facilitate trainings for staff.
- Develop partnerships and liaise with community-based service providers to facilitate programming and compliance for SRP participants.
- Assist with data collection.
Youth Case Manager
Brooklyn Supervised Release Program
04.2018 - 04.2021
- Administer risk and needs assessment tools to participants admitted to the Supervised Release Program.
- Provide supervision and court monitoring for participants admitted to SRP through regular in-person meetings, phone calls, emails, and/or text messages; this may include communication with clients on nights and weekends.
- Provide comprehensive, clinically-informed case management services and service referrals to individuals, to help address issues such as substance use, mental health, trauma, domestic violence, housing, and vocational needs.
- Coordinate with service providers to facilitate, follow-up, and assist participants with voluntary service referrals.
- Conduct outreach to collateral sources as needed to provide supervision and court monitoring.
- Develop and co-facilitate groups for participants, whose eligibility is determined by a thorough needs assessment.
- Monitor and report on compliance to court stakeholders and work with defense and district attorneys to bring program participants into compliance.
- Complete all necessary documentation and input data into a computer database.
- Establish and maintain linkages with community partners who can provide age-appropriate interventions and services to court-involved individuals.
- Participate in trainings and attend department and program staff meetings.
- Attend project events, community events, and meetings after hours, as needed.
- Provide case management services to mandated Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) clients and assist with ATI coverage, as needed.
Case Developer
Newark Youth Court
10.2015 - 04.2018
- Provide young people with meaningful alternatives to the formal justice system and engage youth voices to improve justice for all.
- Oversee Youth programming including youth internships, credential programs, and youth employment.
- Train teenagers to handle real-life cases involving their peers, offering a restorative response to misbehavior and an alternative to school suspension and arrests.
- Administered intakes before hearings with respondents and families to maintain youth court data on excel tracking sheets.
- Coordinated with project management, local police departments, and schools on development timelines for events.
- Partnered with social service agencies for clients to supply additional resources according to their needs.
- Supervised and trained a staff of interns consisting of high school and collegiate students.
Site Coordinator
Abbott Leadership Institute
10.2015 - 08.2016
- Coordinated & planned college tours and visits to introduce students to various college campuses and possible opportunities
- Provided one-on-one help with the application process & financial aid assistance paperwork for students that are college bound
- Facilitated workshops on college readiness topics to properly prepare senior students for college courses
- Recruited volunteers to assist with fundraising and community outreach.
- Identified community resources and networked with local officials to coordinate.
- Coordinated transportation and parking arrangements for guests and vendors.
- Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
- Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
Probation Intern
Superior Court Of New Jersey
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Prepared paperwork for arraignment interviews to aid with interviewing process of clients for public defender
- Assisted with interviews for pretrial intervention/pre-sentence reports & court proceedings for future consideration
- Collaborated with senior leadership during decision-making processes and created thorough offender reports for corrective action planning.
- Suggested special community service rehabilitation programs to help further support offenders.
- Researched each case thoroughly to strengthen case outcomes.
- Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Kean University
Union, NJ05.2015
Skills
- Trauma Informed
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Staff Management
- Needs Assessment
- Performance Monitoring
- Policy & Procedure Improvements
- Project Management
- Data Collection & Research
Certification
- Certified CPR/AED/First-Aid (Adult/Child/Infant/Choking)
- Certified Naloxone Opioid Overdose Responder Training
Timeline
Supports Planner
Total Care Services Inc.
06.2023 - 06.2024
Supervising Case Manager
Brooklyn Supervised Release
04.2021 - 06.2023
Youth Case Manager
Brooklyn Supervised Release Program
04.2018 - 04.2021
Case Developer
Newark Youth Court
10.2015 - 04.2018
Site Coordinator
Abbott Leadership Institute
10.2015 - 08.2016
Probation Intern
Superior Court Of New Jersey
02.2015 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Kean University
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