James Eskridge
Stockton,CA
Summary
Educated [Job Title] dedicated to providing assistance to individuals and families in need. Proficient in assessing individual circumstances, identifying resources and developing plans of action to deliver support. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. Compassionate [Job Title] with comprehensive knowledge of social service programs and community resources. Skilled at identifying needs and developing effective plans of action to provide intervention and assistance. Possesses strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Housing Navigator
Central Valley Low Income Housing Corp.
11.2022 - Current
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Developed individual treatment plans and provided counseling to patients.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
- Preserved and prepared reports and treatment records.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
Intensive Case Manager
LifeSteps
11.2022 - Current
- Provided education on health and nutrition for patients to maintain healthy habits and wellbeing.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Resource Specialist
WestCare
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Explained rental and housing regulations to clients and helped each discover best options for housing.
- Identified and recruited landlords and brokers to provide suitable and affordable units to meet clients' needs.
- Answered client questions about lease and rental agreements and advocated on behalf of client needs.
- Coordinated with local agencies to provide housing and prevent homelessness, decreasing homelessness [Number]%.
- Worked closely with homeless and those at Irish of homelessness.
- Coordinated with local agencies to provide medical and other resources to help clients to obtain self-sufficiency.
Case Manager
Tracy Community Connections
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Managed volunteer programs focused on providing community services to underserved populations.
Outreach Specialist
Central Valley PACE
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Connected individuals with available and relevant resources.
- Developed presentations and media to promote community resources and [Type] program at seminars and other local events.
- Acted as main point of contact between clinical staffs and patients.
- Developed presentations for public events, community groups and school assemblies.
Case Manager
Ready To Work
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Provided mentoring and guidance to clients on goal-setting.
- Liaised with Probation or Parole Officers to ensure client was in compliance.
- Assisted in workforce development services.
Case Manager/Housing Specialist
Stockton Shelter for the Homeless
11.2019 - 04.2021
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for clients.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff.
- Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
Education
Associate of Arts - Behavioral Social Sciences
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CASkills
- Client Advocacy
- Community Resource Navigation
- Mental Health Assessment
- Behavioral support
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Crisis Resolution
- Community Resource Referral
- Progress Monitoring
- Group Session Facilitation
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Rehabilitation Planning
- Originality and Creativity
- Community Health Services
- Worker Supervision
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Support Group Organization
- Client Needs Assessment
- Database Software
- Decision-Making
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Managing records
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Interpersonal Skills
- Effective Communication
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Crisis Intervention
- Problem-solving abilities
- Goal Setting
- Self Motivation
- Relationship Building
Certification
- CNP - Certified Notary Public
- Certified Activities Director - Elderly and Persons with Disabilities
Timeline
Housing Navigator
Central Valley Low Income Housing Corp.
11.2022 - Current
Intensive Case Manager
LifeSteps
11.2022 - Current
Resource Specialist
WestCare
03.2022 - 05.2022
Case Manager
Tracy Community Connections
01.2022 - 03.2022
Outreach Specialist
Central Valley PACE
10.2021 - 01.2022
Case Manager
Ready To Work
04.2021 - 07.2021
Case Manager/Housing Specialist
Stockton Shelter for the Homeless
11.2019 - 04.2021
Associate of Arts - Behavioral Social Sciences
Modesto Junior College
- CNP - Certified Notary Public
- Certified Activities Director - Elderly and Persons with Disabilities
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