Overview
Work History
Education
Timeline
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Carlette Odom

Birmingham,AL

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Coordinator

JBS Mental Health
09.2023 - Current
  • Streamlined household operations for improved efficiency and time management.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized living environment with consistent housekeeping tasks.

Maintain a safe environment for the recipients living in

the group home.

Residental Group Home Supervisor

Grace House Ministries
08.2020 - 06.2022
  • Enhanced residents'' quality of life by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for group home residents through careful supervision and monitoring.
  • Improved staff performance by providing ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring.
  • Streamlined daily operations with efficient scheduling, task delegation, and resource allocation.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies for positive outcomes in challenging situations.

Case Manager

Aletheia House
04.2020 - 08.2020
  • Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
  • Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
  • Coordinated essential services for clients, resulting in improved overall well-being and selfsufficiency.
  • Facilitated successful transitions between levels of care by developing detailed discharge plans and coordinating resources.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs and formulate tailored support strategies.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.

Case Manager

Arc Of Central Alabama
02.2016 - 08.2016
  • Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
  • Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
  • Coordinated essential services for clients, resulting in improved overall well-being and selfsufficiency.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs and formulate tailored support strategies.
  • Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.

Case Manager Specialist

JCIDDA Of Jefferson County
04.2007 - 10.2015
  • Improved client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Enhanced communication between clients and service providers, resulting in better coordination of care.
  • Conducted detailed assessments of clients'' needs, strengths, and barriers, ensuring appropriate resource allocation.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for clients facing complex challenges.
  • Managed high caseloads efficiently, prioritizing cases based on urgency and need.
  • Facilitated successful client transitions from institutional settings to community-based living environments.
  • Maintained accurate and timely documentation for all client interactions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and confidentiality standards.
  • Coordinated appropriate referrals to external agencies based on thorough assessment of client needs and goals.
  • Advocated for clients during meetings with service providers or legal representatives, promoting informed decision-making processes that respected individual autonomy and dignity.
  • Prepared comprehensive progress reports detailing client achievements, challenges faced, and recommendations for continued support services moving forward.
  • Conducted regular follow-up meetings with clients to monitor progress towards goals outlined in case plans while making adjustments as necessary.
  • Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
  • Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.

Case Manager/Transitional Living Program Staff

Salvation Army Youth Service
02.1999 - 11.2006
  • Coordinated essential services for clients, resulting in improved overall well-being and selfsufficiency.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
  • Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
  • Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.
  • Promoted a safe environment for vulnerable populations by reporting suspected abuse or neglect as mandated by law.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs and formulate tailored support strategies.

Group Home Manager

Chilton Shelby Mental Health Center
10.2005 - 03.2006
  • Enhanced residents'' quality of life by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
  • Reduced staff turnover by providing comprehensive training programs and fostering a supportive work environment.
  • Ensured safety and well-being of residents, conducting regular home inspections and coordinating necessary maintenance.
  • Maintained compliance with state regulations, completing detailed documentation for licensing requirements and audits.
  • Established clear expectations for resident behavior by creating house rules that foster responsibility and respect towards others.
  • Ensured proper medication administration for all residents through close coordination with healthcare providers and careful record-keeping practices.

Education

Counseling

Miles College
Fairfield, AL
08.2006

Master of Science - Counseling And Guidance/ 10 Quarter Hours Achieved

Troy State University
Montgomery, Al
08.2001

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/Sociology

Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL
08.2000

Timeline

Home Coordinator

JBS Mental Health
09.2023 - Current

Residental Group Home Supervisor

Grace House Ministries
08.2020 - 06.2022

Case Manager

Aletheia House
04.2020 - 08.2020

Case Manager

Arc Of Central Alabama
02.2016 - 08.2016

Case Manager Specialist

JCIDDA Of Jefferson County
04.2007 - 10.2015

Group Home Manager

Chilton Shelby Mental Health Center
10.2005 - 03.2006

Case Manager/Transitional Living Program Staff

Salvation Army Youth Service
02.1999 - 11.2006

Counseling

Miles College

Master of Science - Counseling And Guidance/ 10 Quarter Hours Achieved

Troy State University

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/Sociology

Alabama State University
Carlette Odom