Janet Garcia
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Reliable Senior Case Manager adept at coordinating care for individuals in housing and homelessness programs setting. Well-versed in care providers and available resources. Prepared to leverage experience, abilities, and professional knowledge to take on challenging new role.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Case Manager III (VA Contractor)
Volunteers of America
04.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive screenings and assessments with individuals to collect functional environmental, psycho-social, financial, employment, housing, educational, and health information, as appropriate.
- Assessed barrier's facing the Veteran and develop a case plan.
- Coordinated case conferences with Veteran's to meet short-and long term goals
- Networked and communicated with referral agencies and community resource.
- Conducted updates on CPRS and HOMES.
- Assisted with obtaining a HUD VASH assistance.
Housing Case Manager
Ascencia
11.2021 - 04.2024
- Provided housing counseling to clients to develop individualized housing plans.
- Assisted clients with housing applications, complete subsidized housing paper work, and advocated for clients with prospective landlords.
- Provided case management services, intakes, developed housing list for clients, maintained clients records, and transport clients to appointments.
- Managed over 40 clients on case load.
- Home visits/ client follow-up
- Housing retention for permanent supportive housing program.
Infant Teacher
Discovery Days Preschool
03.2019 - 07.2021
- Supervised children between ages 0-18 months to provide a safe, fun and developmentally appropriate environment
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs and monitoring of behaviors
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
Child Care Staff
Holy Trinity School
01.2014 - 03.2019
- Provided supervision and guidance to children ages 4-9 for a private school After-Care Program.
- Responsibilities include assisting children with homework, overseeing playtime and monitoring a healthy snack program.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Development
Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena, CA03-2024
B.A Early Childhood Education - Trauma Studies in ECE
Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena, CA04.2021
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart High School
Los Angeles, CA05.2014
Skills
- Case Notes
- Child Development
- Time management
- Client Advocacy
- Home Visits
- Resource Identification
Additional Information
Melissa Gonzalez, Supervisor, Ascencia, (818) 246-7900 Ext. 109
Carlos Quintanilla, Clinical Program Manager, (213) 385-7599
Timeline
Senior Case Manager III (VA Contractor)
Volunteers of America
04.2024 - Current
Housing Case Manager
Ascencia
11.2021 - 04.2024
Infant Teacher
Discovery Days Preschool
03.2019 - 07.2021
Child Care Staff
Holy Trinity School
01.2014 - 03.2019
Master of Arts - Human Development
Pacific Oaks College
B.A Early Childhood Education - Trauma Studies in ECE
Pacific Oaks College
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart High School
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