Derek Simmons
Bellingham,United States
Summary
Housing Case Manager with comprehensive knowledge of social service programs and community resources. Skilled at identifying needs and developing effective plans of action to provide intervention and assistance. Possesses strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Housing Case Manager
Opportunity Council
04.2022 - Current
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
- Promoted a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and offering assistance when needed.
- Built strong relationships with local landlords to increase available housing options for clients in need.
- Improved client housing stability by developing individualized case management plans and providing ongoing support.
RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR
Opportunity Council
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal and social skills.
- Delivered frequent summaries on resident progression and regression in treatment to provide recommendations towards treatment plan for success.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Heathy Whatcom
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Planned, modified, executed and presented qualitative data research.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06.2021
Skills
Crisis Intervention
Critical Thinking
Assessing needs
Client Advocacy
Goal Setting
Emotional Support
Timeline
Housing Case Manager
Opportunity Council
04.2022 - Current
RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR
Opportunity Council
10.2021 - 04.2022
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Heathy Whatcom
03.2021 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Western Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Western Washington University
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