Bernard Wilson
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Experienced Human Services professional focused on meeting human needs through interdisciplinary knowledge base, focusing on prevention as well as remediation of problems and maintaining a commitment to improving the overall quality of life of the population being serviced.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Host Home Provider
CBC HomeCare Management
Charlotte , NC
01.2019 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of all activities related to the host home program.
- Served as a mentor and role model for clients by demonstrating positive behavior and attitudes.
- Attended monthly training sessions to stay up-to-date on best practices related to working with at-risk youth.
- Facilitated weekly meetings between clients and their families to discuss concerns or updates on their cases.
- Engaged in regular communication with other members of the host home team regarding client progress.
- Transported clients to appointments, school, work. when necessary.
- Collaborated with outside agencies to coordinate services for clients when needed.
- Educated parents and guardians about relevant services available through the agency.
- Provided a safe and secure home environment for at-risk youth.
- Encouraged healthy relationships among all individuals living in the host home setting.
- Assisted with crisis intervention when needed; deescalating volatile situations while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
- Monitored medication compliance of all residents under my supervision.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
Community Navigator
Special K Enrichment/ Acquired by Homecare Mgmt.
Charlotte , NC
01.2003 - 01.2019
- Collaborated with other professionals such as social workers, case managers, medical staff. to coordinate care for clients.
- Educated clients about available resources within the community related to housing, employment, health care, legal aid.
- Performed follow-up visits with former clients to assess their continued success post-intervention.
- Actively listened to clients in order to identify their needs and provide effective solutions.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Developed individualized service plans for clients based on their needs, preferences, and goals.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss complex cases and review treatment plans.
- Assisted in developing strategies to address barriers that impede a client's progress towards achieving self-sufficiency goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SCSkills
- Behavioral support
- Community involvement
- Personal care assistance
- Progress Tracking
- Needs Assessment
- Service Documentation
- Team Collaboration
- Professionalism
- Active Listening
- Time management abilities
- Records Maintenance
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Host Home Provider
CBC HomeCare Management
01.2019 - Current
Community Navigator
Special K Enrichment/ Acquired by Homecare Mgmt.
01.2003 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
University of South Carolina Upstate
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