Gregory Clifford
Billerica,MA
Summary
Personable Housing Specialist committed to maintaining positive communications and relationships with clients, property managers, landlords and housing agencies in the Massachusetts area. Expertise in providing housing coordination services, supporting clients in maintaining independent housing goals and performing thorough housing inspections. Excellent case management, recordkeeping and problem-solving capabilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer Supervisor
Clifford Construction
01.2007 - Current
- Motivates team members to meet demanding project targets without sacrificing quality
- Purchases stock and building materials
- Collaborates to design the construction of home renovation projects including kitchens and bathrooms
- Works closely with the homeowner to schedule and plan construction projects
- Observes workers and quickly identifies problems, implementing corrective actions to eliminate work errors
- Maintains ideal safety standards and consistently low accident record
- Coordinates timely supply deliveries to keep crews working efficiently
- Sets schedules and ordered work for maximum efficiency at each site
Housing Specialist
Eliot Community Human Services
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Assisted applicants in filling out housing applications and verifying assets.
- Developed sound and working relationships with local landlords, housing authorities, housing advocates and DMH in order to assist residents in finding housing.
- Reviewed documentation and input data into computer system to complete eligibility process, re-certifications and tenant move-outs.
- Worked with DMH licensor's on developing properties for DMH subsidies and ensure that these properties meet Eliot Person’s needs.
- Calculated tenant rent amounts to prepare leases and contracts.
- Provided education to staff throughout the agency on housing subsidies, housing entitlements, and other housing opportunities for residents.
- Developed and tracked all housing subsidies provided to Eliot residents, including all public subsidies and contract rental assistance.
- Assisted ACCS teams in working with residents to obtain federal and state subsidies for permanent and safe housing.
Service Manager
Bridgewell Inc
07.2018 - 02.2019
- Hired, trained and supervised team of service staff members to meet business goals.
- Managed a classroom for young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a day program setting.
- Planned and implemented an individualized program, based on each individual’s needs in accordance with their Day Habilitation Service Plan.
- Provided services to individuals according to DDS, DMH, MassHealth, HUD, DPH, CARF and all applicable regulatory standards.
- Supervised the implementation of the Day Habilitation Service Plan and maintain individual’s records in TIER.
- Administered and interpret assessments to determine each individual’s skill level on an annual basis.
Program Manager
Advocates
11.2016 - 07.2018
- Managed Residence program for four young men with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Offered assistance and supervision to staff members and clients to ensure the success and development of the residential program.
- Developed and monitored scheduling of staff across the program to ensure economy and program coverage.
- Interpreted and monitored program budgets.
- Supervised and evaluated assigned staff.
- Completed investigations and reviews of safety incidents
- Audited individual financial records, case records, and medications on a regular basis,
- Performed physical intervention and safe use of restraints in the event of a crisis.
Peer Mentor
BH Wellness
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Lead groups afterschool and during summer camps for children and adults focusing on outdoor activities and mindfulness, work with clients and their families to promote mental health and well being through mindfulness.
- Worked in home with children under three years of age diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, using the Early Start Denver Model and ABA therapy techniques.
- Applied ABA therapy techniques to in home play therapy sessions with toddlers three years of age and younger, keeping detailed records and home visit notes, completing lesson plans, meeting with the IFSP team to plan and coordinate services, time management and billing.
Home Support Coordinator
The Kennedy Center
08.2014 - 03.2016
- Facilitated and coordinates the provision of home-based supports and community resources for individuals with developmental disabilities
- Created and maintained monthly reports on each client
- Maintained client’s financial transactions
- Kept client’s records in compliance with state mandated.
- Ensured client’s safety and wellbeing through stringent visitation and discussion
- Worked with the ISP team to find solutions to any client issues up to and including home life situations, workplace issues, or mental health issues
- Assisted with office information technologies and any issues that occurred with computer systems.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
Worcester State University
Worcester12.2018
High School Diploma -
Billerica Memorial High School
05.2009
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Word Processing
- Service Referrals
- Client Intakes
- Records Preparation
- Resident Engagement
- Equipment Installation
- Recordkeeping and Confidentiality
- Educational Strategies
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- MS Office
- Document Management
- Mediation
- Documentation
- Vendor Relationships
Timeline
Housing Specialist
Eliot Community Human Services
02.2019 - 12.2020
Service Manager
Bridgewell Inc
07.2018 - 02.2019
Program Manager
Advocates
11.2016 - 07.2018
Peer Mentor
BH Wellness
03.2016 - 09.2016
Home Support Coordinator
The Kennedy Center
08.2014 - 03.2016
Laborer Supervisor
Clifford Construction
01.2007 - Current
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
Worcester State University
High School Diploma -
Billerica Memorial High School
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