BRENDA STEWART
Gainesville,United States
Summary
Highly-motivated professional with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Known for productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in client assessment, case management, and crisis intervention. Excel in problem-solving to support clients and communities effectively. Proven relationship-building and planning abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Services Specialist
SSVF Meridian Healthcare
Gainesville , FL
05.2018 - Current
- Maintained logs and client records following department and agency policies for effective monitoring.
- Provided case management services including screening, assessment, case plan development, referral and monitoring of families.
- Linked clients with social services, legal services and governmental agencies to help claim benefit.
- Utilized case management and HMIS databases for efficient information tracking.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-ups and case reviews.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community resources and service providers.
- Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring timely documentation and reporting.
- Coordinated comprehensive case plans for clients to meet their individual needs.
- Identified barriers to client success and developed strategies to overcome them.
- Collaborated with other service providers to ensure continuity of care for clients.
- Participated in professional development activities related to case management best practices.
- Compiled reports on cases and submitted them to supervisors as required.
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL05-1990
Skills
- Organization and multitasking
- Records management
- Critical thinking
- Case needs assessment
- Client advocacy
- Relationship building
- Empathy and compassion
- Verbal and written communication
- Documentation and reporting
Timeline
Support Services Specialist
SSVF Meridian Healthcare
05.2018 - Current
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Santa Fe College
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