GREGORY VALENTIN
Houston,TX
Summary
A dynamic and motivated individual, I consistently seek new challenges to push myself further. My ultimate goal is to gain a deeper understanding and experience in sociology and psychology, enabling me to provide comprehensive support and assistance to clients. Throughout my career, I have honed my skills in managing, organizing, and developing social welfare programs through case management, educational classes, one-on-one counseling, assessments, home evaluations, progress notes, community collaborations, and administrative functions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
HealthCare For The Homeless-Houston
03.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
- Advocated for client rights when interacting with external agencies or institutions, ensuring fair treatment at all times.
- Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.
ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR
YAI
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Lead members of the direct care team, providing similar day-to-day functions as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) but with administrative responsibilities including training, scheduling, systems management, and in some cases, directly supervising other DSPs
- Ensuring the health, safety, and habilitation of the people we support is consistent with agency philosophy and department practice - Ensuring the appropriate, therapeutically documented level of supervision in the residence, day program or community to ensure and protect the health and/or safety of the people we support
- Providing program/floor coverage
- Promoting and maintaining the excellence of our programs
- Involving family members and other stakeholders, including professionals, in the team process
- Keeping staff informed by attending meetings and delivering the message consistently
- Fostering professional development through regular supervision, training, and evaluations
- Supervising staff to ensure that they meet the needs of the people we support, agency standards, and develop professionally through the supervisory process
- Actively participate in the hiring process
- Maintaining direct relationship with staff
- Utilizing participatory management
- Nurturing staff development Supervising/Managing teams
- Maintaining oversight and compliance of systems specific to role and responsibilities
CASE MANAGER
ADHD HOUSING INC & NEW BEGINNINGS
06.2019 - 07.2022
- Admits new clients by reviewing records and applications, conducting intake
- Determines clients' requirements by completing intake interviews; determining need for therapeutic medical, psycho-social, and psychiatric evaluations; reviewing therapist evaluations, treatment objectives, and plans
- Establishes treatment programs by setting schedules and routines; coordinating services being provided; arranging resources, including transportation and escort
- Monitors cases by verifying clients' attendance; observing and evaluating treatments and responses; advocating for needed services and entitlements; obtaining additional resources; intervening in crises; providing personal support
- Maintains clients' records by reviewing case notes, logging events and progress
- Communicates clients' progress by conducting weekly interdisciplinary meetings and evaluations; disseminating results and obstacles to therapeutic team and family; identifying treatment influences
- Prepares clients' discharge by reviewing and amplifying discharge plans; coordinating discharge and postdischarge requirements; orienting and training family members; providing resources
- Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing treatment and results data and trends; compiling statistics; completing grant and subsidy applications
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
- Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
AUTO SERVICE TECHNICAN
VOLKSWAGEN
04.2016 - 04.2020
- Rebuilt components and systems to correct faults and achieve desired performance levels Tested electronic components and computer controls
- Wrote up detailed repair orders outlining all actions and estimated costs
- Calibrated repaired systems to meet performance specifications outlined by manufacturers Inspected vehicles to assess damage and strategize repair plans
- Tested vehicles to assess individual components and systems Maintained record accuracy by using work order reporting system Maintained tools, equipment and work sites
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles
- Used technical manuals and repair documentation to plan and implement high-quality corrections to various owner issues
- Utilized standard procedures to conduct accurate emissions tests Conducted test drives before and after repair services
AUTO SERVICE TECHNICAN
MAVIS DISCOUNT TIRE
09.2013 - 02.2016
- Performed Lube Technician level maintenance
- Mounted and Balanced tires
- Vehicle Inspections
- Vehicle Alignments
- Received and Maintained delivery and stock of tires
Education
AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS -
LINCOLN TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
WHITESTONE, NY06.2012
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
UNIONDALE HIGH SCHOOL
UNIONDALE, NY06.2009
Skills
- Team oriented
- Excellent communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Flexibility
- Self Confidence
- Social skills
- Operation of certain equipment and machinery
- Strong Work Ethic
- High emotional intelligence
- Computer Skills (Word, Outlook, PPT, Excel)
- Conversational in Haitian Creole
- Assimilates new ideas efficiently
Timeline
Case Manager
HealthCare For The Homeless-Houston
03.2024 - Current
ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR
YAI
09.2022 - 01.2023
CASE MANAGER
ADHD HOUSING INC & NEW BEGINNINGS
06.2019 - 07.2022
AUTO SERVICE TECHNICAN
VOLKSWAGEN
04.2016 - 04.2020
AUTO SERVICE TECHNICAN
MAVIS DISCOUNT TIRE
09.2013 - 02.2016
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
UNIONDALE HIGH SCHOOL
AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS -
LINCOLN TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
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