HONESTY BARRICKMAN
Williamstown
Summary
Lead with the company's mission, goals, vision, and values in mind to achieve high standards for the company and patient/client satisfaction. Would like to work with an organization that offers opportunities for learning new skills and advancement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Twin Cedars Assisted Living Facility
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted facility in Credentialing with Medicaid Insurances
- Assisted with Medicaid Revalidation process.
- Resolved financial discrepancies and customer billing issues with timely attention.
- Facilitated recruitment, candidate interviewing, and onboarding processes for new hires.
- Assisted in development and enforcement of office policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Acted as liaison among management, staff, and external vendors to ensure effective communication.
- Processed invoices, purchase orders, and associated paperwork to support business operations.
- Maintained comprehensive employee records, including payroll and benefits information.
- Organized and updated filing systems to streamline document retrieval.
- Trained and supervised staff while evaluating performance to drive productivity.
- Implemented compliance policies and procedures according to local regulations.
- Assisted with marketing for services
- Completed background checks and E-verification for new employees
- Created and implemented employee trainings for new employees.
- Assisted with inputting employee data in Quickbooks system.
Case Manager Coordinator/Specialist
Cumberland County Guidance Center
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Provide assessment of consumer's strengths, resource needs, motivation, level of functioning, mental status, and risk category
- Provide intensive community-based engagement services to maximize the consumer's access to services and ability to function adequately and integrate into the community
- Provide assessment of the need for crisis intervention and assistance to providers of psychiatric emergency services in resolving the crisis
- Identify resource gaps and service delivery problems and advocate for resolving these issues
- Provided ongoing support to case managers in crisis situations, guiding them through problem-solving strategies and promoting best practice approaches.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to build rapport with clients and foster a supportive, non-judgmental environment for open communication.
- Utilized research skills to assist consumers with referrals to appropriate services.
- Accompanied consumers to appointments and assisted with any paperwork.
- Assisted consumers in job seeking, housing searches, and applications.
- Assisted consumers in application processes for Food stamps, birth certificates, Social Security Services as well as community based services
- Assisted consumers in resume building and activites for preparation of jobs sought
Social Worker
Rural Development Corp
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Work with the Board of Social Services to connect Guests to financial support such as SNAP benefits and Emergency Assistance Services
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
- Assisted applicants in filling out housing applications and verifying assets.
- Helped clients find permanent or temporary housing.
- Sought out affordable housing options and residences for people in need.
- Maintained database of housing resources, landlords and management companies.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with community members to facilitate outreach activities.
- Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.
- Assisted in job searches and resume building
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
SODAT of New Jersey
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Enhanced communication with medical professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients with co-occurring disorders.
- Established strong rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds and demographics.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for diverse clientele, promoting peer support and healthy coping mechanisms.
- Connected clients with relevant social services agencies for housing assistance, employment support, or additional mental health services when needed.
- Conducted substance abuse assessments and screenings to accurately identify client needs and appropriate levels of care required.
Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Pinnacle Treatment Centers
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Led relapse prevention groups, teaching clients essential skills.
- Conducted thorough assessments of new clients to identify appropriate level of care.
- Increased family involvement in client treatment by conducting regular check-ins and providing education.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping mechanisms by identifying triggers and practicing alternative responses.
- Developed appropriate treatment plans and kept ongoing records of treatment.
- Coordinated closely with external agencies such as probation officers, social workers, and medical professionals to facilitate seamless service provision for clients.
- Assisted in Drug Screenings and Intakes
- Collaborated with Psychiatrist treatment and medication options
- Kept up to date client records
Recovery Support Specialist
Inspira Health Network
02.2019 - 09.2020
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies for managing stressors related to substance use or mental health challenges.
- Fostered positive group dynamics within peer-led support sessions.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, ensuring client safety and connecting them with appropriate resources for further support.
- Supported clients in achieving personal goals by providing resources, guidance, and encouragement.
- Educated families about the recovery process and available resources.
- Met with patients in Emergency Room setting offering rehab services and other community based services
- Collaborated with doctors and hospital staff treatment options for patients.
- Collaborated with rehabilitation facilities for inpatient, IOP, and out patient services.
- Maintained accurate and up to date charting for each patient.
Recovery Specialist
Seabrook House Rehabilitation Center
02.2014 - 10.2016
- Tracked client participation in treatment services to identify attendance issues.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA guidelines.
- Administered random toxicity and breathalyzer tests to assess adherence to recovery plans.
- Enhanced team communication with regular updates and case reviews, improving quality of patient care.
- Increased patient engagement in recovery programs by introducing motivational interviewing techniques.
- Transported patients to self-help group meetings
- Maintained accurate and up to date charting for each patient.
Education
Master's Degree - Social Work
Fordham University
05-2021
Bachelor's Degree - Social Work
Georgian Court University
05-2020
Associates Degree - Social Science
Cumberland County College
05-2018
Skills
- Payroll administration
- Office policy development
- Invoice processing
- Employee record management
- Vendor management
- Project management
- Research
- Scheduling
- Highly organized
- Prioritization
- Professional and mature
- Employee timesheet processing
- Multi-task management
Certification
Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Cumberland County College
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Twin Cedars Assisted Living Facility
02.2025 - Current
Case Manager Coordinator/Specialist
Cumberland County Guidance Center
06.2023 - 01.2025
Social Worker
Rural Development Corp
05.2022 - 01.2023
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
SODAT of New Jersey
02.2021 - 08.2021
Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Pinnacle Treatment Centers
09.2020 - 03.2021
Recovery Support Specialist
Inspira Health Network
02.2019 - 09.2020
Recovery Specialist
Seabrook House Rehabilitation Center
02.2014 - 10.2016
Bachelor's Degree - Social Work
Georgian Court University
Master's Degree - Social Work
Fordham University
Associates Degree - Social Science
Cumberland County College
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