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Elizabeth Pomerleau

Lamar,Missouri

Summary

Strategic Community Support Specialist with strong background in crisis intervention and management. Skillfully builds support networks comprised of diverse healthcare providers and businesses, supporting community needs. Works with leaders and law enforcement to address health and safety issues. Caring professional prepared to deliver case management and client advocacy. Dedicated to helping others achieve progress toward goals and meet specific needs. Wide-ranging knowledge of applicable services and professionals appropriate for clients.

  • Attentive social service specialist with background providing professional observation, assessment and individualized services. Seasoned at teaching skills to boost quality of life and promote positive interactions. Focused on delivering and propelling seamless care through consultation with caregivers.
  • Compassionate and driven professional with strong background in providing assistance to individuals and communities in need. Possesses strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills and commitment to providing exceptional customer service. Stays calm under pressure and responds quickly and effectively to emergency situations.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Support Specialist

Department Of Mental Health
01.2020 - Current
  • Supported clients in developing goals and social skills, improving individual wellness and productivity.
  • Assisted in implementation of community support services in alignment with needs.
  • Liaised with community members, recommending resources and programs.
  • Established networks to increase community awareness of new programs.
  • Produced crisis management and intervention plans for communities in need.

Youth Treatment Specialist

Missouri Baptist Children Services
01.2019 - 10.2020
  • Explained, described and predicted behavior by studying connection between behavior and causes and identifying appropriate behavior modification strategies for individual situations.
  • Identified and prioritized treatment needs and formulated appropriate treatment plans.
  • Monitored client's progress throughout rehabilitation program.
  • Interpreted medical and psychological data to plan and develop rehabilitative services.
  • Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
  • Develop and implement individual treatment plans
  • Maintain all appointments for school, doctors and mental health professionals.
  • Compile billing for foster care homes housing behavioral children.
  • Complete all reports monthly , Quarterly, and yearly.

Assistant Manager

Petes Gas Station
04.2014 - 05.2018
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.

Intensive In-Home Specialist

Clark Center Intensive In Home Services
09.2010 - 08.2014
  • Utilized [Type] and [Type] behavioral strategies to promote adherence to care plans, adoption of healthy behaviors and engagement in self-care.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Educate clients in appropriate discipline for children . Home Hygiene and appropriate parenting skills and interactions with community services for the family

Children Service Specialist 11

Montgomery County Human Services
08.2008 - 08.2010
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Offered therapeutic services and crises intervention to emotionally disturbed children and adolescents.
  • Recommended long-term residential treatment, short-term residential treatment and individualized and group drug counseling for clients with substance abuse issues.
  • Administered assessments and developed academic goals based on specific disabilities and barriers to learning.
  • Trained specialized foster parents to care for children with severe behavioral and emotional needs.
  • Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
  • Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
  • Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
  • Represent agency at court hearings
  • Maintain records of childs stay in foster care and family progress and all medical /psychological treatment.

Social Worker

Tabor Children Services
05.2005 - 08.2008
  • Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
  • Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
  • Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
  • Coordinated external healthcare professionals to uphold high-quality, person-centered care.
  • Helped clients with recognizing and managing mental health concerns through evidence-based interventions.
  • Signposted resources for improved client and family access to mental health services.
  • Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
  • Represent agency in court hearings, attesting to safety , progress and cooperation with services.


Miller County Resource Coordinator

Private Contractor , Childrens Division Human Ser.
02.1999 - 05.2003

Develop and implement programs to address the needs of the county.

Develops back to school fairs and resources for families in need .

Develop Christmas programs and team up with community agencies to develop programs and implement them.

Accompany Social Workers of calls to implement services need in a speedy approach.

Assist school with special programs for kids at risk.



data entry specialist

Ward and Assosiates/ first American field service
Lakewood NJ, NJ
04.1994 - 08.1996
  • Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
  • Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
  • Entered data into various computer systems accurately using Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Created and maintained data entry logs to track data entry activities.
  • Communicated with supervisors and colleagues to process data quickly and resolve discrepancies.
  • Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly.
  • Gather data from all financial institution regarding mortgages and there status bankruptcy or foreclosure or vacant. transfer data to main frame to generate documents for inspection.

Manager/team Leader

Naval Weapons Station Earle
01.1993 - 03.1994
  • Stayed calm, collected and logical during stressful moments to identify and implement optimal solutions.
  • Resolved customer service issues by finding immediate solutions, increasing customer confidence, and decreasing escalations to executive office.
  • Led employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development.
  • Identified and corrected deficient performance and behaviors to achieve maximum productivity.
  • Maintain all records for Naval Exchange cafeteria , scheduling , all financial records, team training and ensuring facility met all health department codes

Food Service Team Leader

NavalWeapon Station Earl NJ.
01.1991 - 01.1993
  • Maintained health and food safety standards at all stages, from storage through delivery.
  • Kept guest and work areas clean, organized and sanitized per established standards.
  • Maintained premises and wait staff compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation, and quality.
  • Monitored food quality and service levels to maximize kitchen and dining area performance.
  • manage special events such as naval conferences and social events such as weddings and the daily running of the Officers Club.
  • manage scheduling and inventory.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/ Minor in Sociology

Columbia College
Columbia, MO
08.2003

Bachelor of Science - Computer Software Systems

Columbia College
Columbia, MO
07.2003

Associate of Science - Data Base Managment

Star Technical School
Lakewood, NJ
1994

Skills

  • Safety Protocols
  • Household Tasks
  • Mental Health Support
  • Suicide Intervention
  • Improvement Strategies
  • Intervention Strategies
  • Project Requirements
  • Infection Control Procedures

Certification

120 hours of extra education through employers

Timeline

Community Support Specialist

Department Of Mental Health
01.2020 - Current

Youth Treatment Specialist

Missouri Baptist Children Services
01.2019 - 10.2020

Assistant Manager

Petes Gas Station
04.2014 - 05.2018

Intensive In-Home Specialist

Clark Center Intensive In Home Services
09.2010 - 08.2014

Children Service Specialist 11

Montgomery County Human Services
08.2008 - 08.2010

Social Worker

Tabor Children Services
05.2005 - 08.2008

Miller County Resource Coordinator

Private Contractor , Childrens Division Human Ser.
02.1999 - 05.2003

data entry specialist

Ward and Assosiates/ first American field service
04.1994 - 08.1996

Manager/team Leader

Naval Weapons Station Earle
01.1993 - 03.1994

Food Service Team Leader

NavalWeapon Station Earl NJ.
01.1991 - 01.1993

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/ Minor in Sociology

Columbia College

Bachelor of Science - Computer Software Systems

Columbia College

Associate of Science - Data Base Managment

Star Technical School
Elizabeth Pomerleau