Cherish Mitchell-Scott
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Dedicated Housing Specialist/Support with a proven track record of assisting individuals in navigating housing crisis. Skilled in client assessment, and working with community partners. Committed to addressing homelessness and housing insecurity while empowering clients to achieve long-term housing stability
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Housing Specialist/Support
Comprehensive Life Resources
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted applicants in filling out housing applications and verifying assets.
- Reviewed documentation and input data into computer system to complete eligibility process, re-certifications and tenant move-outs.
- Helped clients find permanent or temporary housing.
- Conducted home inspections to identify safety issues and needed repairs.
- Coordinate all incoming Fharps intakes and referrals.
- Group Facilitator.
- Assisted housing placement in master leasing.
- Facilitated monthly house hold supply ordering through recourse hub.
- Upkeep on excel trackers.
- Connect with referred partners such as OCRP, FPATH, and Forensic Navigators.
- Schedule Fharps intake with the case management team.
- Assisting and monitoring Fharps main email.
Administrative Resident Advisor
Harbor Hope Center
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Strategized to improve resident care and satisfaction
- Maintained individual records of emergency contacts and administrative support documentation for clients
- Referred clients to appropriate community agencies, and organizations to meet treatment needs
- Created training opportunities for staff
- Supervised a team of four Resident Advisors
- Provided daily operational management of housing for up to six residents
- Performed intake assessments and crisis intervention
- Developed and reviewed service plans; consulted with clients and performed follow-up aftercare
- Overseeing general upkeep and maintenance of the shelter
- Oversaw employee training, evaluated performance, set schedules, and delegated work tasks.
Life Skill Manager
Urban Peak
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Kept and established comprehensive case files to support proper documentation and record retention
- Inputted information and obtained quantitative and qualitative data on client details to provide services requested
- Assessed goals, working hard to address individual needs and tailoring services to suit them
- Understood and recognized signs of physical and substance abuse patterns and other debilitating circumstances
- Worked with detailed program operations and participant activities with comprehensive recordkeeping
- Educated potential participants on available services and processes to engage in the program
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of residents in the emergency shelter facility.
Home Health Aide
01.2018 - 09.2021
- Wiped down the equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming, and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions
- Prepare optimal meals, including purchasing ingredients from local shops
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support
- Provided transportation, managing and scheduling appointments
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
Education
Associate of Arts - Applied Psychology
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA03.2025
Skills
- Social Services
- Case management proficiency
- Written Communication
- Organization
- Time management
- Critical Thinking
- HMIS Software proficiency
- Microsoft Office
- Avatar proficiency
Timeline
Housing Specialist/Support
Comprehensive Life Resources
03.2023 - Current
Administrative Resident Advisor
Harbor Hope Center
02.2022 - 03.2023
Life Skill Manager
Urban Peak
02.2021 - 09.2021
Home Health Aide
01.2018 - 09.2021
Associate of Arts - Applied Psychology
Tacoma Community College
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