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Grace Scott

Concord,NH

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in community engagement and relationship-building. Utilizes empathy and patience to establish meaningful connections with individuals, offering support during challenging circumstances. Possesses a keen attention to detail, accurately identifying and addressing needs to deliver optimal assistance. Thrives in independent work settings, adept at adapting to evolving requirements. Demonstrates outstanding communication, problem-solving abilities, and public speaking skills to effectively contribute towards organizational objectives.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Support and Outreach Specialist

NAMI New Hampshire
11.2024 - Current

I respond to inquiries made through the Information and Resources Line and Info email address and provide one-on-one support as needed. I assist the public with connecting with resources through NAMI NH and also provide contact information for local community and national resources.

Volunteer

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) New Hampshire
01.2022 - Current

Volunteer for a variety of NAMI programs:

  • Concord Support Group Facilitator
  • Awards Committee
  • NAMI NH Website review
  • Life Interrupted Speaker

Crisis Intervention Team Program Assistant

NAMI NH
04.2023 - 08.2024

Coordinated Crisis Intervention Team scenario training for first responders and corrections employees utilizing volunteers with lived experience. Managed communication with volunteers regarding specific roles and scheduling.

Volunteer - Special Education Surrogate Parent

Federation for Children with Special Needs
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • Educational decision-making for assigned children in foster care. Requested and reviewed assessments.
  • Attended team meetings. Advised each child's team regarding educational placement. Signed off on placements.

Care Coordinator

Advocates
01.2017 - 03.2018
  • Care Coordinator for Recovery, Education and Access to Community Health (REACH), an Integrated Care Management program of Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Beacon Health Options.
  • Individualized care management to both children and adults who benefit from assistance managing behavioral health or substance use conditions.
  • Connection to community resources.
  • Maintenance of timely, accurate documentation.

Family Partner

JRI Dimock Community Service Agency
08.2013 - 01.2017
  • Supported and guided caregivers of youth with behavioral health needs as they went through the Wraparound process. Catchment area included: Jamaica Plain, Hyde Park, Dorchester, Mattapan, Roxbury, and West Roxbury.
  • Support for families with understanding the Wraparound process.
  • Development of Individualized Action Plans based on families' identified needs and goals.
  • Coaching, modeling and guiding to assist parents with developing their ability to manage the needs of their families.
  • Collaboration with team members.
  • Careful, detailed documentation, as required by CBHI (Child Behavioral Health Initiative).
  • New staff training.

Family Partner

Riverside Community Care
10.2011 - 08.2013
  • Supported caregivers of youth with behavioral health needs while they went through the Wraparound process. Catchment area: Metrowest.

Business Analyst

Finagle-A-Bagel/SJB Bagelmakers of Boston
09.2009 - 05.2011
  • Business analysis and bookkeeping functions for the wholesale division including customer account management.

Education

Certificate - Technical Writing

Northeastern University
Remote
01.2008

Masters in Education - Elementary Education

Pine Manor College
Chestnut Hill, MA
01.2001

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
01.1991

Skills

  • Engaging with community support resources
  • Coordinating volunteer activities
  • Analytical problem-solving abilities
  • Clear technical documentation
  • Strong oral and written communication
  • Thoroughness in task execution
  • Detail-oriented
  • Skilled in critical thinking
  • Skilled in collaborating with varied populations
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Apricot

Accomplishments

    Responded to inquiries from the public to assist them with connecting with NAMI NH resources and other resources across New Hampshire.

Certification


  • Parent Consultant Training Institute (PCTI)Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN) Issued Feb 2016
  • Mental Health First Aid, National Council for Mental Wellbeing. - February 2021.
  • Connect Suicide Prevention Training - January 2025.
  • Medical Billing and Coding Essentials MedCertsMedCerts Issued Jun 2025
  • Medical Terminology and the Human Body Fundamentals Medical MedCertsMedCertsIssued May 2025

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Part Time

Work Location

HybridRemote

Important To Me

Work from home option

Timeline

Support and Outreach Specialist

NAMI New Hampshire
11.2024 - Current

Crisis Intervention Team Program Assistant

NAMI NH
04.2023 - 08.2024

Volunteer

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) New Hampshire
01.2022 - Current

Volunteer - Special Education Surrogate Parent

Federation for Children with Special Needs
08.2019 - 05.2021

Care Coordinator

Advocates
01.2017 - 03.2018

Family Partner

JRI Dimock Community Service Agency
08.2013 - 01.2017

Family Partner

Riverside Community Care
10.2011 - 08.2013

Business Analyst

Finagle-A-Bagel/SJB Bagelmakers of Boston
09.2009 - 05.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Pennsylvania

Certificate - Technical Writing

Northeastern University

Masters in Education - Elementary Education

Pine Manor College

Personal Information

Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer