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Brianna Gaskins

Suitland,MD

Summary

Developed a therapeutic relationship with the clients, assess strengths and needs, creates goals, implements and monitors the case management plan. Provides supportive counseling and facilitates groups. Manages the program in the coordinator’s absence. Assisted in formulating resumes, job hunting searches, and preparing youth for interviews. Observant team player, who provides valuable input to any project or team. Technically proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Outlook. Managed studies outside of weekly program. Attended monthly vision and planning meetings. Supervised summer groups with youth who exhibit mental and behavioral challenges. Addressed maladaptive behavior issues. Adapted to the cultural context of various service settings. Passionate about science, learning, and helping others.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Case Manager

House of Ruth, A New Way
05.2023 - Current
  • Orients new participants and meet regularly with the clients in the office and in the community
  • Develop a therapeutic relationship, assess strengths and needs, formulates and implements case management plan
  • Complete and maintain accurate, thorough documentation reflecting all case management and counseling functions and activities
  • Communicate essential issues to all relevant contacts
  • Gather and incorporate information from other sources regarding the individual
  • Identify resources including housing and link adults and children to a comprehensive set of services
  • Advocate for services to assist the families.

Life Skills Trainer

House of Ruth, A New Way
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Engage women and children to develop rapport, support case management goals, assist in meeting their needs
  • Provide crisis intervention
  • Conduct client in-takes
  • Developed skills and facilitate and support groups
  • Teach a range of daily living, coping and social skills to women and/or children
  • Improved client self-sufficiency by providing comprehensive life skills training and support.
  • Enhanced individual progress through personalized goal-setting and monitoring of achievements.
  • Emotional self-management, parent/child interactions, problem solving, safety planning, communication, cooking, budgeting, time management, organizational skills.)

Teen Excursion Leader (Seasonal)

City of Falls Church Rec. and Parks Dep.
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Transport school children on daily field or outdoor adventure trips and provide leadership in all aspects of the excursions, to and from contracted camp destinations
  • Comfortably participate in active physical excursion activities, such as hiking, climbing, and watersports.

Peer Educator

Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Prevention Center
06.2020 - 08.2022
  • Target first year students about risk taking behaviors
  • Conduct monthly alcohol and drug prevention workshops in the University of Maryland Eastern Shore's residential halls
  • Work with other national, state, county and university prevention programs in a collaborative effort to address alcohol and drug use among college students.
  • Enhanced peer learning by developing interactive workshops and presentations.
  • Boosted student engagement by creating relatable and relevant discussion topics for peer education sessions.
  • Collaborated with fellow Peer Educators to develop dynamic lesson plans tailored to specific student needs.

Site Manager (Seasonal)

Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
06.2018 - 08.2019
  • Transport school children on daily field or outdoor adventure trips and provide leadership in all aspects of the excursions, to and from contracted camp destinations
  • Comfortably participate in active physical excursion activities, such as hiking, climbing, and watersports.
  • Enhanced project efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures for site management tasks.
  • Reduced safety incidents by conducting regular site inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.

Education

B.S. Biology, Pre-Med -

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD
12.2022

High School Diploma -

Agua Fria High School
Avondale, AZ
05.2016

Medical Assistant Program -

West-MEC
Deer Valley, AZ
05.2016

Skills

  • Strong Interpersonal & Communication Skills
  • Team Leadership
  • Strong Communication skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Technology
  • Health History Documentation
  • Care Coordination
  • Case Management
  • Community Outreach
  • Client Advocacy
  • Data Entry and Analysis
  • Documentation and Reporting

Certification

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Trauma Informed Care
  • CPR & First Aid
  • DC Mandated Reporter

Organizations

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. (Member)

A private not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world.

Timeline

Case Manager

House of Ruth, A New Way
05.2023 - Current

Life Skills Trainer

House of Ruth, A New Way
02.2023 - 05.2023

Teen Excursion Leader (Seasonal)

City of Falls Church Rec. and Parks Dep.
06.2021 - 08.2022

Peer Educator

Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Prevention Center
06.2020 - 08.2022

Site Manager (Seasonal)

Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
06.2018 - 08.2019

B.S. Biology, Pre-Med -

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

High School Diploma -

Agua Fria High School

Medical Assistant Program -

West-MEC
Brianna Gaskins