Cheryl Bloom
Community Action of Southeast Iowa
Mount Pleasant,IA
31
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Housing Specialist with proven success at Community Action of Southeast Iowa, adept at connecting families to essential housing resources. Recognized for strong problem-solving abilities and exceptional collaboration skills, effectively managing budgets and grants while advocating for clients.
Work History
Housing Specialist
6 Years- Connect individuals and families experiencing homelessness to safe, stable housing resources through a standardized, trauma-informed process - Coordinated Entry
- Main access point or front-line staff in Southeast Iowa
- Perform needs assessments, crisis intervention, case management through area resource coordination and referrals.
- Building strong relationships with multiple social service agencies to reduce barriers to housing and strengthen people.
- Interpret the ESG NOFO to prepare the ESG grant application every two years
- Oversee and fulfill all grant reporting and monitoring requirements
- Certified Coordinated Entry Specialist for Southeast Iowa
- Certified Family Development Specialist
- Successfully implemented the COVID- 19 IRUAP program in March 2021-August 2022
- Managed and disbursed all funds for MCSA under ERA1 & ERA2 grants, ensuring compliance and timely allocation
- Oversaw budget and disbursed all grant funds for HOME-ARP program, facilitating resource access for vulnerable populations
- Managed budget and disbursed all ESG funds for the last 6 years
- Familiar with all CSBG locations and travel to all 4 counties served as caseload allows
- Proficient knowledge: LIHEAP, SNAP, Medicaid, FIP, Section 8/public housing applications
Human Resource Manager
2 Years 10 Months- Executed comprehensive human resource functions. Managed weekly payroll, banking operations, collections of past due accounts, and quarterly and year-end financial reporting for all companies under the corporate umbrella. Secured funding through governmental grant proposals, including USDA Value-Added Producer grant.
- (October 2013-Covid -19)
Personnel Manager
7 Years 2 MonthsField Recruiter and Public Relations
7 Months- Performed public presentations, interviews, and educational consultations. Developed and performed all public relations with training establishments in the recruitment and placement of eligible student drivers.
Field Recruiter and Public Relations
1 YearEducation
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Corporate Communications
Emphases in Public Relations and Marketing
Skills
Affordable Housing Knowledge
Tenant rights
Fair housing regulations
Case management
Strong Written and verbal Communication
Grant Management
Problem-solving and decision making
Time management and multitasking
Excellent Collaborator
Timeline
Housing Specialist
Community Action of Southeast Iowa
11.2020 - CurrentRead More
Human Resource Manager
Batey, LTD.
12.2004 - 10.2007Read More
Personnel Manager
Buff’s Phillips 66 Travel Plaza
08.1997 - 10.2004Read More
Field Recruiter and Public Relations
TMC
01.1997 - 08.1997Read More
Field Recruiter and Public Relations
Direct Transit
01.1996 - 01.1997Read More
Buena Vista College
Bachelor of Arts Degree from Corporate Communications
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