Seeking a position with an organization that provides challenging opportunities which would enable me to apply my vast knowledge of Case Management, Organizational, Monitoring and Counseling skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Service Supervisor
ACCESS Staffing
11.2022 - 03.2023
Oversee the supervision of Case Managers, Housing Specialists and Employment Specialist
Provide comprehensive case management services to an assigned caseload of 32 clients
Maintain assigned caseload and meet with clients as scheduled
Review, approve and sign off on documents daily
Review and monitor timely completion of Individual Service Plans
Attend staff meetings, case conferences, group supervision and professional trainings
Monitor and/or complete intakes and assign new or returning clients to Case Managers
Audit physical charts as per DHS and agency regulations, approximately 140 charts
Approve/Disapprove client Late or Overnight Work Passes
Update internal client Demographics Report weekly
Provide referrals for community-based medical, mental health, substance use and other supportive social services as needed
Maintain up to date, accurate, complete, and timely client chart documentation in compliance with DHS, OTDA and other Funder standards
Monitor client’s HRA applications and compliance with requirements
Perform other duties as needed
Senior Case Manager/Facility Driver
Samaritan Daytop Village
10.2019 - 11.2021
Oversee the supervision of Team Case Managers and Employment Specialists
Provide comprehensive case management services to an assigned caseload
Maintain assigned caseload and meet with clients as scheduled
Review and sign off on documents daily
Review and monitor timely completion of Individual Service Plans
Review and follow-up on incident reports and progress notes entered into the DHS system
Submit housing placements into the DHS CARES system
Attend staff meetings, case conferences, group supervision and professional trainings
Monitor and/or complete intakes and assign new or returning clients to Case Managers in DHS system
Submit DHS Client Profiles biweekly
Monitor Staff Weekend Schedules
Review physical charts as per DHS and agency regulations
Submit and follow-up on housing applications into the PACT housing system
Approve/Disapprove client Passes
Facilitate weekly Anger Management Groups
Update internal client Demographics Report weekly
Provide referrals for in-house and community-based medical, mental health, substance use services as and supportive social services as needed
Maintain up to date, accurate, complete, and timely client chart documentation in compliance with DHS, OTDA and other Funder standards
Monitor client’s HRA applications and compliance with requirements
Perform other duties as needed
Case Manager
NADAP-Project ACE
07.2006 - 10.2019
Daily Manage case loads of HRA clients requiring substance abuse and employment services
Daily monitor and refer clients to appropriate treatment and vocational services
Conduct home, treatment and office visits and make the necessary recommendations
Make specific referrals to appropriate medical facilities for clients with physical or mental issues
Monitor compliance and evaluation of referrals clients to determine next appropriate measures
Utilize NYCW STARS system to maintain open communication with treatment providers
Develop weekly reports and maintain clients’ progress and future planning
Make specific recommendations for clients with exceptional challenges
Utilize NYCW system to adequately monitor and assist client with parole, probation, court dates or other needed services
Supportive Case Manager
Black Veterans for Social Justice
02.2006 - 07.2006
Conducted Home Visits, monitor medication adherence and symptoms management
Advocated and referred clients to appropriate services and maintained reports
Developed and completed psychosocial, referral forms, and ensure that releases are correctly signed
Updated and maintained all relevant logs and maintained telephone contacts with all provides
Maintained accurate progress notes with regards to clients’ support, family connections, Housing and Mental Health Courts
Scheduled and participate in Case conferences and all relevant meetings
Case Planner
Concord Family Services
06.2001 - 02.2003
Conducted Bi-Weekly and school visits; advocated and referred individuals and families to appropriate Intervention services
Conducted individual and family case counseling; completed UCR reports; psychosocial and referral forms, and release of information forms
Maintained consistent telephone contact with outside providers and maintained accurate progress notes
Represented the agency and families in family and housing courts and participated in case conferences sessions
Case Worker; Kinship Foster care
ST. Joseph Services for Children and families
06.2000 - 02.2001
Conducted birth home school and foster home visits/Prepared home studies for new foster parents
Maintained UCR reports, court and permanency reports, Psychosocial, summaries, progress notes and all pertinent updates
Represented the agency in courts and participated in case conferences
Appropriately referred parents and foster parents to appropriate training and classes
Referred birth parents to substance abuse treatment , therapy sites or other needed interventions
Intake Coordinator/Receptionist
AREBA Casriel Institute
03.1998 - 05.2000
Presented preliminary data of prospective clients to the agency Utilization Review Admissions Directors
Verified medical insurance coverage and benefits information
Scheduled and documented clients’ admission into the facility; tracked discharges from facility
Assisted ineligible clients in location alternative dispositions for treatment/schedule transportation when necessary
Completed all necessary insurance paper work for insurance companies
Answered and routed calls on a21 line phone system/Handled outgoing and outgoing mail for executive and various clients
Youth Division Counselor/Intern
Office of Family and Children Services
01.1997 - 01.1998
Assisted with home visits prior to and after youth release from juvenile facilities
Conducted office visits with youths and wrote reports completing necessary paper work
Counseled and referred youths to appropriate treatment services
Enrolled youth in schools and assisted in Summer Youth Programs(Filed, Faxed, answered phone and saw to any necessary communications
Education
CASAC Training -
Resource Training Center
03.2025
Master of Social Work -
New York University
NY, NY
Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
NY, NY
Skills
Case management
Client advocacy
Data analysis
Crisis intervention
Documentation compliance
Effective communication
Team leadership
Service planning
Client assessment
Written and verbal communication
Client needs assessments
Proficient in [software]
Multitasking capacity
Teamwork
Time management
Attention to detail
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking Abilities
Reliability
Excellent communication
Organizational skills
Team collaboration
Affiliations
American Psychological Association, Student Affiliate