Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Chassidy Gonzales

Hartford,CT

Summary

Compassionate, organized and dependable candidate who's successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Hardworking and dedicated to achieving desired case outcomes. Offers excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution and communication abilities.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Enrollment Specialist/Case Manager

Hartford Communities That Care
08.2024 - Current
  • Assist students with completing enrollment documents, such as applications.
  • Resolved student inquiries regarding registration and enrollment processes.
  • Provided guidance to new students on selecting program courses requirements.
  • Conducted outreach activities to promote services, programs, and resources.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in policies, procedures, regulations, and fees.
  • Verified all required documentation prior to enrolling a student in workforce program.
  • Answered incoming calls from prospective students seeking admissions information.
  • Organized orientation sessions for incoming students.
  • Developed promotional materials to support recruitment efforts community events and other local agencies.
  • Communicated effectively via telephone, email, and in person with prospective students.
  • Updated, entered, and reviewed data for grant reporting purposes.
  • Provided leadership, guidance and support to students.
  • Referred student/clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
  • Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
  • Provided 1 on 1 case management to each student
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
  • Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
  • Advocated for social and community service programs to increase awareness and funding.

Administrative Assistant

LAZ Parking
02.2024 - Current
  • Scheduled appointments between clients and customers and internal staff members.
  • Managed office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
  • Developed and maintained filing systems for confidential documents and records.

Administrative Assistant/Certified Peer Support Specialist

S&D Solutuions
02.2021 - 01.2022
  • Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
  • Greeted visitors and provided general information about the company.
  • Conducted research on various topics as requested by management.
  • Improved relapse prevention rates with targeted recovery program mentoring.
  • Administered random toxicity and breathalyzer tests to assess adherence to recovery plans.
  • Tracked client participation in treatment services to identify attendance issues.
  • Documented case management activity for accurate, reliable records.
  • Supported clients with compassionate, empathetic face-to-face counseling.
  • Arranged community initiatives to build supportive networks for improved rehabilitation.
  • Collaborated with maintenance staff to repair equipment and maintain performance levels without sacrificing operational efficiency.

Homeless Outreach Specialist

Community Mental Health Affiliates Cmha
05.2012 - 01.2021
  • Provided technical support for users experiencing difficulties with software applications.
  • Provided technical support for customers in resolving complex issues.
  • Implemented process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs for clients.
  • Worked closely with other partner programs and partnering community agencies to effectively coordinate services to client needs.
  • Provided outreach to local shelters and other agencies.
  • Partnered up with other case managers from local agencies to collaborate client care.
  • Provides transportation to and from appointments.

Administrative Assistant

Community Mental Health Affiliates Cmha
04.2011 - 04.2012
  • Ensured efficient operation of office equipment such as printers, copiers and fax machines.
  • Facilitated communication between different departments within the organization.
  • Assisted with the planning of special events by arranging catering services, securing venues and ordering promotional materials.
  • Obtained reports pertaining to financial budgets.
  • Assisted with grant writing for various agencies such as DPH, DCF, and SAMHAS grant funded programs.
  • Assisted 3 vice presidents on daily tasks and projects assuring they receive adequate service in a timely manner.
  • Prepared agendas and schedules making arrangements for all committee meetings.
  • Transcribed board meeting minutes.
  • Created PowerPoint presentations for the VP of Psychiatry.

Secretary

Community Mental Health Affiliates Cmha
01.2008 - 04.2011
  • Proofread documents before submission; corrected any errors found in grammar or punctuation.
  • Processed invoices for payment; tracked payments received from vendors and clients for billing purposes.
  • Prepared expense reports in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Setup sliding fee scales for clients who didn’t qualify for state insurance.
  • Scheduled conference rooms for meetings
  • Data entry, filing, faxing, and ordering office supplies.
  • Provided excellent customer service to clients while checking them in and out of Citrix.
  • Managed various spreadsheets for tracking programs such as the ACTT, CSP, YACTT and OPH for budgeting purposes.
  • Manages all admissions, discharges and transfers into company system.


Education

Certificate - Recovery Support Specialist

Hartford Healthcare
11-2024

QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper

QPR Institute
Hartford
09-2024

Youth Mental Health First Aid

National Council For Mental WellBeing
Missouri
09-2024

Patient Navigator

Gateway Community College
New Haven, CT
04-2012

Soar Certified - Eligibility Worker For SSI Recipients

Connecticut Valley Hospital
01-2012

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, Centricity And Quickbooks - Computer Programming, Specific Applications

Hospital of Central Connecticut
03-2011

Certified Nurse’s Assistant - Nursing

Tunxis Community College
Farmington, CT
08-2005

Skills

  • Filing
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Research
  • Time management
  • Multi-tasking
  • Faxing, scanning and copying document
  • Electronic documents
  • Various computer program applications
  • Deadline management
  • Application verification
  • Benefits research
  • Mental health awareness
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Client relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Clear communication
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Case documentation
  • Individualized counseling
  • Stress management
  • Email and telephone etiquette
  • Patient assessments
  • Client empowerment
  • Progress evaluations understanding
  • Goal setting
  • Crisis intervention
  • Care coordination
  • Client advocacy
  • Patient management
  • Health history documentation
  • Organization and multitasking
  • Community outreach
  • Recruitment
  • Patient needs assessment
  • Group therapy
  • Positive attitude
  • Records management
  • Program development
  • Client relationship management
  • Case management tracking
  • Staff management
  • Emotional awareness
  • Case planning
  • Intervention plans
  • Eligibility assessment
  • Case needs assessment
  • Data entry and analysis
  • Active listening
  • Referral coordination
  • Client assessment
  • Community resources
  • Case management
  • Family education programs
  • Home visits and inspections
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Performance tracking

Timeline

Enrollment Specialist/Case Manager

Hartford Communities That Care
08.2024 - Current

Administrative Assistant

LAZ Parking
02.2024 - Current

Administrative Assistant/Certified Peer Support Specialist

S&D Solutuions
02.2021 - 01.2022

Homeless Outreach Specialist

Community Mental Health Affiliates Cmha
05.2012 - 01.2021

Administrative Assistant

Community Mental Health Affiliates Cmha
04.2011 - 04.2012

Secretary

Community Mental Health Affiliates Cmha
01.2008 - 04.2011

Soar Certified - Eligibility Worker For SSI Recipients

Connecticut Valley Hospital

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, Centricity And Quickbooks - Computer Programming, Specific Applications

Hospital of Central Connecticut

Certified Nurse’s Assistant - Nursing

Tunxis Community College

Certificate - Recovery Support Specialist

Hartford Healthcare

QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper

QPR Institute

Youth Mental Health First Aid

National Council For Mental WellBeing

Patient Navigator

Gateway Community College
Chassidy Gonzales