Cherlynn Huckeba
Los Angeles ,CA
Summary
As a creative and intentional Coodinator with extensive experience in case management and housing navigation, I am committed to fostering an organized and efficient workflow that prioritizes care for growth and development. With a strong background in youth services, I excel at linking clients & staff to essential resources, including access to CES housing opportunities. I have a proven track record of cultivating strong relationships with community partners and leveraging those connections to enhance service delivery. Experienced in care coordination and facilitating meetings, I am dedicated to empowering teams through collaborative efforts, ensuring that both staff and clients receive the support needed to thrive. My leadership is rooted in a commitment to continuous improvement, building a supportive and growth-oriented environment for all involved.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator
Los Angeles LGBT Center
06.2023 - Current
- As a Program Coordinator, I collaborate intentionally with Youth Care Specialists, the Clinical Team, and community partners to design and implement targeted strategies that foster connections to youth-specific interests and joys. This approach ensures a holistic and supportive framework for their development, well-being, and personal growth. I engage directly with youth to understand their individual goals and interests, using this insight to identify and organize events and activities that align with their passions and aspirations. Through partnerships with local organizations, I ensure access to valuable resources and opportunities, fostering an environment that encourages personal growth, empowerment, and community engagement. My role emphasizes building trust and providing a safe, supportive space for youth to thrive, while fostering positive relationships with community stakeholders to create a network of care and opportunity.
- Collaborate closely with the Connect LA Teams in Los Angeles, at the Youth Center, and Los Angeles County Service Planning Area (SPA) 4 to assess the needs of youth enrolled in the program, and identify appropriate interventions for their successful transition and stability.
- Proactively inform the SPA 4 Youth CES Matcher of any program openings, ensuring timely and consistent communication to facilitate appropriate enrollments. Collaborate with CES housing teams to streamline enrollment and support for future participants.
- Engage in internal and SPA-based CES Case Conferencing meetings to identify eligible participants, share information, and coordinate the most effective services for youth in need.
- Regularly record and update participant goals, action steps, and progress towards their CLA goals in HMIS, ensuring accurate documentation and tracking of each youth’s journey.
Housing Coordinator|
Los Angeles LGBT Center
10.2019 - 06.2023
- ·As a Housing Coordinator, I assist Case Management teams in finding suitable housing for participants who are ready to lease. This includes identifying permanent housing options such as Section 8 and affordable market-rate housing throughout LA County.
- Actively engage with property management companies, building relationships and staying informed about the latest housing market trends and rates to ensure housing programs can offer effective solutions.
- Strong understanding of the surrounding cities and the cost of living, which allows me to match housing options with participants’ income levels, access to community support, and other essential factors like transportation. I also provide support to landlords by connecting them with case managers to ensure a smooth transition for program participants.
Housing Navigator
Los Angeles LGBT Center
02.2016 - 10.2019
- Provide support to Case Management team and as primary point support staff for youth as they prepare for a successful experience in attaining and/or maintaining tenancy in permanent housing through planning and crisis intervention. Develop a partnership with youth to identify appropriate permanent housing options such as subsidized housing Section 8, Shelter Plus Care, VASH, permanent supportive housing, affordable and market rate housing, and family reunification. Services also include providing linkage to resources such as Social Security, Medi-Cal, DPSS, and community resources.
- Conduct Housing Navigation activities for members accessing housing through the Coordinated Entry System (CES). Document service reports using HMIS. Housing Navigation provides follow-up and retention services and provides back-up documentation in client’s file.
- Serve as part of a team in delivering services to clients using the housing first model, trauma informed, and harm reduction model.
Case Manager III
Los Angeles LGBT Center
06.2013 - 02.2016
- Provide individual service coordination and supportive services to assist members/residents in short term and long-term care plans in a diverse setting.
- Prepare monthly reports in accurate fashion. Maintain complete and accurate files on all members/residents and document all services utilizing Youth Services ETO data base software. Maintain required documentation and case notes through the HMIS system. Update membership/resident information to ensure integrity of member records.
- Provide appropriate referrals and serve as an advocate for clients with other agencies. Participate in implementation and facilitation of group development for youth, participate in the implementation of social recreational activities for member/residents.
Youth Advocate
Los Angeles LGBT Center
04.2009 - 06.2013
- Provided direct supervision to Transitional Living Program residents ages 18-24.
- Maintained accurate shift documentation and communication with case managers and other youth advocates daily.
- Assisted the Youth Management in the coordination of Youth volunteer efforts; assist the Youth Management with the establishment and maintenance of the Transitional Living Shelter.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education And Care
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CASkills
- Knowledge of Program-Specific Policies and Regulations
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Experience in mentoring & coaching team members
- Creative thinking to find solutions for challenges
- Organized in managing resources, schedules, and workflows
- Proactive mindset
- Problem-Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Community Engagement & Networking
- Cultural Competency
Training and Certification
- 10/11/2024 Enhancing Your Supervisory and Leadership Skills
- 03/15/2024 Developing and Enhancing Leadership Skills
- 03/05/2024 Problem Solving training
- 01/09/2024 CES informational
- 12/27/2023 Supervision Strategies and Building a Positive Program Culture to Retain Quality Staff
- 10/03/2023 Crisis Response: Prevention, De-Escalation & Intervention
- 08/18/2023 Strategies to Supervise Challenging Employees
- 07/26/2023 Document Acquisitions training
- 03/16/2023 Best Practices for Serving Survivors Training
- 02/15/2023 TAY De-Escalation
- 10/18/2022 SOGIE Training
- 01/15/2020 CPI Non-Violent Intervention Training Certification
Timeline
Program Coordinator
Los Angeles LGBT Center
06.2023 - Current
Housing Coordinator|
Los Angeles LGBT Center
10.2019 - 06.2023
Housing Navigator
Los Angeles LGBT Center
02.2016 - 10.2019
Case Manager III
Los Angeles LGBT Center
06.2013 - 02.2016
Youth Advocate
Los Angeles LGBT Center
04.2009 - 06.2013
No Degree - Early Childhood Education And Care
Long Beach City College
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