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Denise Bechard

Tea,SD

Summary

Compassionate Case Manager experienced in social service environments. Hardworking and dedicated to achieving desired case outcomes. Offers excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution and communication abilities.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Resource Case Manager

Lutheran Social Services
08.2010 - Current
  • Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs and formulate tailored support strategies.
  • Improved client satisfaction by efficiently addressing concerns or grievances in a timely manner.
  • Fostered open lines of communication with clients and support networks, involving them in the case management process as appropriate.
  • Liaised with social worker to expedite assistance.
  • Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
  • Assisted clients in setting achievable goals while providing ongoing encouragement and support throughout the process of reaching those objectives.
  • Collaborated with community members to develop and implement services.
  • Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
  • Strengthened relationships with community organizations to increase access to supportive resources for clients in need.

Community Resource Case Manager

Volunteers Of America, Dakotas
01.2002 - 08.2010

See above. I went with the contract to the new employer.

Education

Master of Science - Counseling

South Dakota State University
Brookings
05.2005

Skills

  • Case Documentation
  • Case Management
  • Intervention Plans
  • Community Resources
  • Case Needs Assessment
  • Annual Case Reviews
  • Positive Attitude
  • Emotional awareness
  • Client Needs Assessments

Certification

  • Licensed Social Work Associate

Timeline

Community Resource Case Manager

Lutheran Social Services
08.2010 - Current

Community Resource Case Manager

Volunteers Of America, Dakotas
01.2002 - 08.2010

Master of Science - Counseling

South Dakota State University
Denise Bechard