Deborah Woody

Assist clients in applying for stable housing. Working with individuals coming into the community from mental health facilities, homeless shelters and from eviction situations. Provided resources for clients to help sustain them in there current housing..

Determine prospective housing options based on clients preferences and budget.

Connect clients with funding sources such as government funding programs etc.

• Negotiated with landlords and real estate agents to obtain vacant apartments for clients with histories of homelessness, mental illness and substance abuse, occupying over [Number] apartments by providing direct, hands-on support services.
• Assisted clients experiencing homelessness or housing instability by guiding them through available programs that best met their needs based on individual circumstances.

Provided a nurturing environment for teenage males from diverse backgrounds in need of coordinated wrap around services.

Providing care to youth with emotional dysregulation, including suicidal ideation and or attempts and self -injurious behaviors.

• Adhered to strict client confidentiality laws and site-specific procedures to uphold privacy and provide best experience possible.
• Prepared documents for review and completion by service applicants, supporting completion and responding to questions.
• Acted as mandatory reporter of abuse.
• Worked with others to manage numerous competing interests simultaneously and delegate accordingly to maximize productivity.
• Understood and recognized signs of physical and substance abuse patterns and other debilitating circumstances.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for clients.

Provided a nurturing living environment for teenage males from diverse backgrounds.

• Provided direct support to individuals in need, enhancing daily living skills and promoting independence.
• Assisted with case management to ensure timely access to community resources.
• Improved service delivery by accurately documenting client interactions and progress.
• Conducted intake interviews for assessing client needs and identifying appropriate services.
• Supported individuals facing crises, offering guidance and connecting them to emergency resources.

Recruited, screened, interviewed and appointed guardian ad litems to child protection cases referred to Juvenile Court by Ramsey County Child Protection workers.

Monitor and manage the day to day relationships between the guardian ad litems, child protection social workers, families and other professionals involved in the cases.

Ensure timely reports are written and provided to the court by the guardians.

• Negotiated effectively on behalf of children during mediation sessions, working towards mutually beneficial resolutions whenever possible.
• Provided timely updates to the court regarding significant developments in cases, ensuring that all parties remained informed of pertinent details.
• Streamlined documentation processes by implementing organized systems for tracking case progress and updating records as needed.
• Upheld strict ethical standards when making decisions, ensuring that children''s best interests remained the primary focus at all times.
• Reduced case overload by efficiently managing time and prioritizing tasks according to urgency and importance.
• Assisted in the development of new policies and procedures by providing valuable insights based on firsthand experience with cases.
• Improved case outcomes by conducting thorough investigations and presenting comprehensive reports to the court.
• Contributed to a positive team environment by sharing knowledge, offering assistance, and collaborating on complex cases.

Developed and Implemented community collaborations between the Girl Scout Council and the Minneapolis Public school sytem.

• Spearheaded strategic planning initiatives to enhance organizational growth.
• Fostered innovation by leading cross-functional teams in project development.
• Elevated brand presence by overseeing successful marketing campaigns.
• Directed budget management to ensure financial stability and resource allocation.
• Improved stakeholder communication by developing transparent reporting mechanisms.
• Boosted employee engagement with initiatives promoting work-life balance.