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Bonnie Heist

Myerstown,PA

Summary

Seasoned Resident Services Coordinator with a proven track record at Community Homes Of Lebanon , adept in mental health support and emergency preparedness. Expert in fostering resident independence, enhancing community relations, and navigating fair housing laws. Demonstrated success in crisis management and relationship building, ensuring a supportive and safe environment.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Resident Services Coordinator

Community Homes Of Lebanon Vly
Lebanon, PA
05.2021 - Current
  • Attended trainings and workshops related to Resident Services Coordinator duties and best practices.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with residents and fellow staff.
  • Meet with residents to ensure they are living successfully and as independently as possible for as long as they are able in their apartments.
  • Participated in weekly staff meetings to discuss current cases and develop strategies for addressing client needs.
  • Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed.
  • Assist residents with support in applying for and understanding entitlements, referrals for mental health, addiction, food insecurity, and social security issues.
  • Fostered relationships with residents and worked with new residents to optimize acclimation and ease transition to new living environment.

President

Voices Of Hope: An Operatic Evening For The Children Of Global Family
Myerstown, PA
01.2018 - Current
  • Advocate for inmates and those reentering from jail.
  • Weekly visits, as requested by inmates or family.
  • Regular communication with jail staff is essential to ensure that both sides are being heard and understood.
  • Home plans, connecting inmates with programs.
  • Reentry support

Program Administrator

Keystone Human Services
Lebanon, PA
06.2020 - 05.2021
  • Responsible for maintaining state regulations, inspections, and reports.
  • Caring for those with mental health illnesses
  • Interviewing for new staff.
  • Learning new computer software.
  • Medication administration and CPR training.
  • Certified as an administrator.
  • Extensive training on severe mental illness and addiction.

Consultant

Justice and Mercy
Lancaster, PA
01.2018 - 06.2018

Visiting inmates, advocating

Following up on inmate complaints and requests.

Meeting with probation, judges, attorneys to advocate for those in jail.

Donor Account Manager

Thom Keller
Schaefferstown, PA
03.2017 - 07.2017
  • Met with potential donors to support Christian radio station.
  • Cold calling.
  • Maintaining current clients.
  • Relationship building.

Manager

Calvary Chapel of Lebanon
Lebanon, PA
12.2012 - 07.2017
  • Hiring and training new employees and volunteers.
  • Scheduling entertainment each weekend.
  • accounting/bookkeeping
  • Food orders.
  • Menu changes.
  • Creating a warm environment for everyone.
  • Ministry-led atmosphere.

Owner

Cleaning Services Of Central Ny
Lebanon, PA
01.1986 - 12.2012
  • Owner and operator of a cleaning service.
  • Hired new employees.
  • Cultivated new business.
  • Maintained current clients.

Education

High School Diploma -

Eastern Lebanon County
Myerstown
05-1982

Skills

  • Disability services
  • Mental health support

  • Substance abuse awareness
  • Fair housing regulations

  • Documentation
  • Fair housing laws
  • Emergency preparedness

Affiliations

  • hiking in the mountains
  • swimming
  • activities with my church

Timeline

Resident Services Coordinator

Community Homes Of Lebanon Vly
05.2021 - Current

Program Administrator

Keystone Human Services
06.2020 - 05.2021

President

Voices Of Hope: An Operatic Evening For The Children Of Global Family
01.2018 - Current

Consultant

Justice and Mercy
01.2018 - 06.2018

Donor Account Manager

Thom Keller
03.2017 - 07.2017

Manager

Calvary Chapel of Lebanon
12.2012 - 07.2017

Owner

Cleaning Services Of Central Ny
01.1986 - 12.2012

High School Diploma -

Eastern Lebanon County
Bonnie Heist