Knowledgeable Case Manager experienced in coordinating care for unhoused individuals. Proactive and resourceful with strong knowledge of community resources. Strong communicator with passion for helping others. Compassionate Case Manager experienced in homeless shelter environments. Hardworking and dedicated to achieving desired case outcomes. Offers excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution and communication abilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Designer/Case Manager
TINY TOWN CA
07.2021 - Current
My responsibilities as program designer is to create programs that are geared to encourage self sufficiency along with tools for positive self-esteem
I also welcomed the participants into the program with an orientation that outlines the program participation requirements and guidelines
My greatest achievement was assisting the clients with emergency housing, access to gainful employment, and a new sense of Purpose
Conducts comprehensive screenings and assessments with individuals (or families) to collect functional, environmental, psycho-social, financial, employment, housing, educational, and health information, as appropriate
Assess barriers facing the clients and develop a case plan
Coordinate individualized planning with clients to meet short- and long-term needs
Provide service linkages and support systems to ensure identified needs are met
Coordinates case conferences with residents, consults with service team, monitors progress of clients on case plan, assists clients to meet the agreed upon goals
Acts as advocate for client before judicial, community, social service, and administrative bodies
As needed; facilitates support groups and client participation as appropriate.
Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
Participated in professional growth programs to support special education improvement efforts.
Case Management Specialist
Crossroads Homeless Ministries
Pittsburg, CA
06.2017 - 11.2022
Provided safety planning, crisis intervention and case management to clients.
Served as case coordinator, assuming responsibility for complex, high-volume assignments and guiding endeavors to successful completion.
Assisted and accompanied clients and families to court, legal appointments, health care, public benefits and social or community agencies relative to client short- and long-term stabilization goals.
Informally mentored new case managers and service coordinators, answering questions, offering opportunities to shadow and observe and explaining basic information about company procedures.
Created well-written, effective care plans appropriately matching needs of clients following standards and guidelines of funders, contractors and governmental regulations.
Case Manager
Crossroads Homeless Ministries
, CA
03.2017 - 08.2022
Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with clients and community.
Participated in professional growth programs to support special education improvement efforts.
Identified care needs of individual clients and coordinated responses based on Director's advice, financial limitations and procedural costs.
Improved staff performance by recreating disciplinary procedures commensurate with level of infraction.