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Brittany-Aniya Anderson

Houston

Summary

Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interests of clients. Expertise in Mental Health and Substance Misuse. Respectful and compassionate professional offering 5-year background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need. Skilled in crisis intervention, counseling,and developing personalized care plans. Excellent team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently reliable. Known for empathetic communication, problem-solving abilities, and maintaining patient-centered approach.

Overview

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1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Housing Case Manager

Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
Houston, TX
04.2026 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine client housing needs and eligibility for services.
  • Coordinate comprehensive housing assessments for youth formerly in foster care to identify emergency, transitional, subsidized, permanent supportive, affordable, and market-rate housing opportunities.
  • Conducting home visits
  • Develop individualized housing stability plans by evaluating psychosocial barriers, financial needs, independent living skills, and support system
  • Assist youth with housing applications, document collection, apartment searches, landlord advocacy, housing briefings, and apartment tours.
  • Coordinate wraparound services with behavioral health providers, educational programs, workforce agencies, and community organizations.
  • Maintain accurate electronic case records, service plans, referrals, progress notes, and housing outcomes while ensuring compliance with agency standard
  • Facilitate housing readiness and transportation life-skills education to promote long-term independence and reduce homelessness.
  • Provided crisis intervention support, assisting clients in navigating urgent housing situations.

Graduate Social Work Intern

Eastern Virginia Advanced Care (EVAC)
Houston, TX
06.2025 - 08.2026
  • Conducted client assessments to identify needs and develop appropriate intervention plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for diverse populations.
  • Facilitated support groups, enhancing client engagement and fostering community connections.
  • Conducted biopsychosocial and behavioral health assessments to identify client strengths, risks, and service needs.
  • Provided trauma-informed case management and coordinated referrals for medical care, psychiatry, substance use treatment, employment, transportation, and housing.
  • Supported crisis intervention, de-escalation, safety planning, psychosocial rehabilitation, and client education.

Community Care Worker

Texas Health and Human Service Commission
Houston, TX
10.2025 - 04.2026
  • Conducting home visits, interviewing individuals who are older or have a disability, documenting information, determining need for services and developing service plans; verifying data, explaining program benefits and requirements, referring individuals for appropriate services, and assuring authorizations are registered in automated systems.
  • Interviews applicants, individuals receiving services, and resource persons and conducts home/site visits to assess the need for services and provides information and referral to other resources.
  • Obtains, verifies, and calculates income and resources to determine financial eligibility for Title XX programs.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals, providers, and families to improve client independence and quality of life.

Resident Services Ministry Staff

Star of Hope Women and Family Development Center
Houston, TX
06.2023 - 10.2025
  • Experiences included individuals with substance abuse issues, mental health conditions and homelessness.
  • Provided crisis intervention, conflict mediation, behavioral support, and trauma-informed care for women and families experiencing homelessness.
  • Managed emergency responses effectively, minimizing risk and ensuring resident safety during critical situations.
  • Evaluated incident reports to identify trends, leading to proactive measures that reduced crisis occurrences and enhanced safety.
  • Collaborate with departments to optimize client care and support.

Bachelor of Social Work Intern

Houston Area Women's Center
Houston, TX
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Completed client intakes, psychosocial assessments, safety planning, advocacy, support groups, and referrals for survivors of domestic violence.
  • Assisted clients in crisis intervention and support services.
  • Developed and facilitated group therapy sessions addressing trauma recovery.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans.
  • Connected clients with housing, legal advocacy, counseling, employment, financial assistance, and medical resources.
  • Facilitated group meetings and peer counseling sessions, enhancing community support and strengthening client relationships.

Social Work Student Intern

Star of Hope Ministries
Houston, TX
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Student intern who experiences included individuals with substance abuse issues, mental health conditions and homelessness.
  • Conducted assessments to identify client needs and develop tailored support plans.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for clients in crisis situations.
  • Connected clients with community resources to address housing, employment, education, and healthcare needs.
  • Administered drug tests following strict protocols to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Telesales Representative Remote

Just Energy
Houston, TX
07.2021 - 06.2023

• Identify customer needs, boosting sales through tailored referrals.
• Provide product and service information, enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Resolve customer issues efficiently, improving service quality.
• Manage appointments and clerical tasks, ensuring smooth operations.
• Identified customer needs to drive targeted sales strategies, enhancing revenue generation and fostering long-term client relationships.
• Coordinated with team members to streamline appointment scheduling, improving operational efficiency and reducing wait times for clients.

Claims Specialist Remote

CohnReznick
Houston, TX
02.2020 - 07.2021

• Calculated claims amounts and submitted paperwork for payment.
• Coordinated final decisions, including fair settlements and denial of liability.
• Provided account information and claims procedure guidance.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely communication and empathy.
• Managed a high volume of claims effectively by prioritizing tasks.
• Developed strong working relationships with external partners.
• Assessed claim details meticulously, ensuring accurate settlements and minimizing disputes through thorough documentation.
• Collaborated with external partners to negotiate settlements, leading to fair resolutions and strengthened business ties.

Community Health Worker

Robert Half
Houston, TX
01.2019 - 02.2020

• Answered general questions regarding COVID vaccinations.
• Connected families with necessary social services.
• Built trust within diverse communities through cultural competency.
• Participated in professional development opportunities.
• Worked directly with patient treatment teams and care coordination.
• Managed enrollment, transportation, and paperwork for community resources.
• Fostered trust in diverse communities by leveraging cultural competency, enhancing engagement and access to vital health resources.
• Streamlined enrollment processes for community resources, achieving measurable improvements in service delivery efficiency.

Education

Master of Arts - Social Work ( Mental Health And Substance Misuse)

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
08-2026

Military Social Work - Social Work

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
08-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX
05-2025

Associate of Applied Science - Social Work

Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH
05-2023

Skills

  • Client advocacy
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Problem-solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Behavioral management
  • Care plan development
  • Ethical practice
  • Treatment Planning
  • Emergency management
  • Crisis Intervention

Certification

  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, NCI Blue Card - 6/9/2026-6/9/2027

Timeline

Housing Case Manager

Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
04.2026 - Current

Community Care Worker

Texas Health and Human Service Commission
10.2025 - 04.2026

Graduate Social Work Intern

Eastern Virginia Advanced Care (EVAC)
06.2025 - 08.2026

Bachelor of Social Work Intern

Houston Area Women's Center
08.2024 - 05.2025

Resident Services Ministry Staff

Star of Hope Women and Family Development Center
06.2023 - 10.2025

Social Work Student Intern

Star of Hope Ministries
01.2023 - 06.2023

Telesales Representative Remote

Just Energy
07.2021 - 06.2023

Claims Specialist Remote

CohnReznick
02.2020 - 07.2021

Community Health Worker

Robert Half
01.2019 - 02.2020

Master of Arts - Social Work ( Mental Health And Substance Misuse)

The University of Texas At Arlington

Military Social Work - Social Work

The University of Texas At Arlington

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Texas Southern University

Associate of Applied Science - Social Work

Eastern Gateway Community College