Jenn Kirchmeier
VERNON,CT
Summary
Knowledgeable Case Manager experienced in coordinating care for Homeless individuals. Proactive and resourceful with strong knowledge of community resources. Strong communicator with passion for helping others.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
Cornerstone Foundation
09.2019 - 07.2023
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- 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.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
Shelter Monitor
Cornerstone Foundation
04.2018 - 09.2019
- Supervised programming and administrative facets of temporary homeless shelter for women and children, many with dual diagnoses.
- Assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
- Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness.
- Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.
- Monitored progress towards service plan goals.
- Developed and maintained accurate records of programs and services.
Therapeutic Foster Parent
Self Employed
08.2016 - 04.2018
- Assisted children through recovery from difficult home or school situations.
- Prepared and maintained individual beds and personal space for foster children.
- Transported kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Arranged medical and psychiatric tests to identify difficulties and indicate potential remedial approaches.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
Education
Associate of Science - Human Services
Tidewater Tech
Norfolk, VA05.2018
Skills
- Program Development
- Records Management
- EMR Systems
- Shared Governance
- Social Work
- Staff Training
- Case Conferences
- Multitasking and Organization
- Case Notes
- Clients Rights
Timeline
Case Manager
Cornerstone Foundation
09.2019 - 07.2023
Shelter Monitor
Cornerstone Foundation
04.2018 - 09.2019
Therapeutic Foster Parent
Self Employed
08.2016 - 04.2018
Associate of Science - Human Services
Tidewater Tech
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