Highly motivated professional demonstrates ability to develop and implement successful plans of action to address individual needs. Possesses strong problem-solving skills to reduce barriers. Committed to helping individuals and families.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Discharge Planner
Clive Behavioral Health
2023.01 - Current
Solved problems related to abrupt changes in discharge, coordinated updates and communicated discharge plans.
Facilitated timely referrals to alternate levels of care and assisted family or guardian with completion of applications.
Worked with utilization review to establish prior authorization for timely discharges.
Communicated with referral providers about new referrals and verified receipt of necessary information prior to arrivals.
Substitute Teacher
West Des Moines Community School District
2021.08 - 2023.01
Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes
MOBILE CRISIS CASE MANAGER
Eyerly Ball Community Mental Health Services
2020.12 - 2021.05
Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary
Act as client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations
Collaborate with counselors, physicians, or nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and client needs.
Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs
Conducted outreach, advocacy and rehabilitative services for youth respite cases and crisis intervention
Monitored behavior in individual and group sessions and intervened when necessary
Directed emergency response in crisis situations to di use tensions and prevent violence.
Planned engaging recreational, developmental and entertainment activities
ADVOCATE INTERN
Polk County Crisis And Advocacy
2019.09 - 2020.09
Provided information for services such as family support and case management to meet individuals objectives
Work directly with clients to successfully obtain their goals.
Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Polk County Crisis & Advocacy
2019.12 - 2020.04
Supported victims, family members and witnesses through various
systems including law enforcement, healthcare, and social services
Provided referral list of agencies and community resources for
victims' to provide aftercare services
Accompanied clients to court to provide support and to clarify
processes and procedures
Collected statistical data and updated documentation to maintain records.
EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANT
Candeo
2018.12 - 2019.08
Assisted individuals with physical and mental disabilities in making career-related decisions by conducting assessments to measure skills, abilities and interests
Prepared clients for self-management and decision-making responsibilities
Kept detailed notes of clients work day and other pertinent information.
Reviewed, tracked and coordinated employment referrals