Colleen Collins
Woodridge,NY
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Welfare Examiner
Sullivan County Department of Family Services
Liberty, NY
06.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with community organizations to identify resources available to clients.
- Developed and implemented social welfare programs.
- Monitored compliance with deadlines related to benefit applications or renewals.
- Assessed clients' needs for additional support or referrals for specialized services such as mental health treatment or job training programs.
- Maintained detailed case notes and records of client interactions.
- Evaluated applications for benefits according to established guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Activities Director
Arcadia
Liberty, NY
04.2018 - 07.2021
- Researched new ideas for activities based on interests expressed by residents.
- Developed and implemented activities to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being of residents.
- Monitored budget allocations related to programming expenses.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals when designing programs that addressed specific medical concerns.
- Created monthly calendars of events to inform staff and residents of upcoming activities.
- Led engaging individual and group activities to promote resident involvement.
- Managed residents' Social Security Income.
- Aided residents with navigating their Social Security benefits.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Sullivan Count Community College
Loch Sheldrake, NY12-2009
Skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Case management
- Community outreach
- Client advocacy
- Referral coordination
- Policy interpretation
- Client assessment
- Eligibility determination
- Interviewing techniques
- Benefits administration
- Time management abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Social Welfare Examiner
Sullivan County Department of Family Services
06.2021 - Current
Activities Director
Arcadia
04.2018 - 07.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Sullivan Count Community College
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