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Jaquita Norwood

Athens,AL

Summary

Experienced case manager skilled in coordinating care for vulnerable individuals. Proactively utilizes extensive knowledge of community resources to provide comprehensive support. Strong communicator with a genuine passion for helping others, dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of those in need.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Resource and Referral Benefits Coordinator

Stop Soldier Suicide
01.2023 - Current

•Linked veterans to local and national resources

•Provided case management to low risk veterans

  • Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
  • Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
  • Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.
  • 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.
  • Coordinated essential services for clients, resulting in improved overall well-being and selfsufficiency.
  • Fostered open lines of communication with clients'' families and support networks, involving them in the case management process as appropriate.
  • Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
  • Managed crisis situations with empathy and professionalism, ensuring client safety and continuity of care.
  • Increased client satisfaction through diligent follow-up and personalized support.
  • Collaborated with mental health professionals to address psychological needs of clients, supporting their holistic recovery.
  • Conducted thorough assessments to identify client needs, laying groundwork for effective case management.
  • Developed resource directory for clients, simplifying their search for essential services.
  • Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
  • Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.

Case Manager

Priority Veteran
04.2022 - 01.2023
  • Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
  • Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
  • Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
  • Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
  • Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
  • Advocated for client rights when interacting with external agencies or institutions, ensuring fair treatment at all times.
  • Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.
  • Contributed to team discussions and case conferences actively, sharing insights and expertise with colleagues to optimize client support strategies.
  • Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
  • Improved client satisfaction by efficiently addressing concerns or grievances in a timely manner.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
  • Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs and formulate tailored support strategies.
  • Assisted clients in setting achievable goals while providing ongoing encouragement and support throughout the process of reaching those objectives.
  • Coordinated essential services for clients, resulting in improved overall well-being and selfsufficiency.
  • Participated in regular professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of case management.
  • Improved client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Enhanced public awareness of case management services through community outreach events, increasing access for underserved populations.
  • Managed crisis situations with empathy and professionalism, ensuring client safety and continuity of care.
  • Increased client satisfaction through diligent follow-up and personalized support.
  • Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
  • Assessed client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as needed to optimize results.

ACT Case Manager

Wellstone
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Linked clients to supportive services and medical appointments
  • Directed services to severely mentally ill clients
  • Linked clients to daily medications
  • Monitored client's medication compliance
  • Documented services provided in a timely and accurate manner
  • Knowledge of community resources
  • Provided basic living training as it relates to client’s immediate needs
  • Coordination of care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, and client centered
  • Handled of case assignments, review of case progress and determination of case closure
  • Assisted clients in achieving autonomy
  • Assessed of client needs
  • Communication and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to support patient outcomes
  • Customer service
  • Case management sessions to assist the patient in obtaining goals as it relates to his or her treatment plan.

Case manager (Intern)

Huntsville Veteran’s Affairs Clinic
08.2020 - 04.2021
  • Conducted preliminary screenings for the HUD-VASH program
  • Conducted psychosocial assessments, Initial Data Forms
  • Provided intensive case management to chronically homeless clients
  • Provision for referral services from other agencies, community resources
  • Linked clients to community resources
  • Conducted weekly home visits
  • Attendance of weekly staff meetings
  • Weekly engagement with clients
  • Interpret and explained VA’s treatment and benefit programs
  • Independently evaluated client situations, professional decisions and recommendations for agency action
  • Use of professional judgement and advanced practice skills to make a psychosocial diagnosis
  • Developed psychosocial treatment plans in coordination with interdisciplinary team on course of treatment
  • Established a continuing relationship with the Veterans, evaluating progress towards goals and adjusting the treatment plan as appropriate
  • Documented independently in the medical records utilizing paper and/or electronic formats, including psychosocial assessments, treatment, progress notes, follow up, and referral.

Direct Care Support

Ability Plus INC
04.2019 - 04.2021
  • Helped administered medication
  • Helped assisted with daily hygiene
  • Prepared meals for clients
  • Aided in keeping the establishment free of clutter
  • Handled currency
  • Aided in keeping safe environment for clients
  • Documented in daily training logs.

Intern

Ability Plus Inc.
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Behavioral data entry
  • Group facilitator
  • Engagement with clients
  • Prepared annual assessments
  • Attendance of annual meetings
  • Filed and documented weekly reports.

Intern

S.P.A.N of Madison County
01.2018 - 04.2018
  • Engaged with students and assisted with classroom assignments
  • Collected behavioral and academic data
  • Filed weekly reports
  • Created enrollment and exit reports
  • Facilitated life skill courses
  • Group instructor
  • Kept facility clean and safe.
  • Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
  • Enhanced therapeutic alliance through empathetic listening and validation of client experiences.
  • Facilitated client self-discovery and personal growth through reflective exercises and discussions.
  • Fostered supportive environment, enabling clients to openly discuss their feelings and experiences.

Education

MSW - Master of Social Work

Alabama Agriculture and Mechanical University
Normal, AL
05.2022

B.S. - Social Work

Alabama Agriculture and Mechanical University
Normal, AL
05.2018

Skills

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Slack, Salesforce, HMIS
  • Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
  • Well-Organized and efficient
  • Innovative and self motivated team player/builder
  • Skilled at encouraging others and developing a rapport
  • Client Advocacy
  • Care Coordination
  • Community Resources
  • Case Planning
  • Documentation proficiency
  • Community Outreach
  • Records Management
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Treatment Planning
  • Referral Coordination
  • Case Needs Assessment
  • Home Visits and Inspections
  • Medical Records Management
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Task Prioritization
  • Problem-solving abilities

Timeline

Resource and Referral Benefits Coordinator

Stop Soldier Suicide
01.2023 - Current

Case Manager

Priority Veteran
04.2022 - 01.2023

ACT Case Manager

Wellstone
06.2021 - 12.2021

Case manager (Intern)

Huntsville Veteran’s Affairs Clinic
08.2020 - 04.2021

Intern

Ability Plus Inc.
01.2020 - 05.2020

Direct Care Support

Ability Plus INC
04.2019 - 04.2021

Intern

S.P.A.N of Madison County
01.2018 - 04.2018

MSW - Master of Social Work

Alabama Agriculture and Mechanical University

B.S. - Social Work

Alabama Agriculture and Mechanical University
Jaquita Norwood