Joshua McCormick
Lakewood,WA
Summary
Seasoned social worker with a robust background in crisis management and client service coordination, notably at Downtown Emergency Service Center. Excelled in advocating for underserved populations, enhancing service delivery, and achieving client-focused outcomes. Skilled in collaborative problem-solving and compassionate client advocacy, aiming to leverage these abilities in a dynamic new role. Resourceful Outreach Specialist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in community engagement, strategic communication planning, and stakeholder relationship management. Excel at empathy, active listening, and adaptability which enhance interaction with diverse groups and foster meaningful partnerships.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crisis Outreach Specialist
Downtown Emergency Service Center
Seattle, WA
01.2023 - Current
- Discussed available program services with potential participants and outlined procedures to facilitate smooth engagement in program processes.
- Worked closely with disabled or impoverished individuals to locate helpful financial resources and community programs.
- Formulated discharge plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary treatment team, patient and family.
Case Manager
Reach/LEAD
Seattle
10.2022 - Current
- Providing case management for assisting legally involved unhoused clients.
- Advocating for clients' needs with legal parties and local police authorities.
- Working to help clients meet housing and legal-related goals.
- Assisting diverse clients with various multicultural needs and mental health disorders.
Shelter Organizer
Low Income Housing Institute
04.2021 - 12.2023
- Assist clients with a diverse set of challenges and barriers.
- Working as a collaborative team.
- Enforcing the safety and cleanliness of the village.
- Assisted families in planning and preparing nutritious meals.
- Monitored vital signs and medication under supervision of registered nurse.
- Supported families during periods of disruption providing client help in adjusting to new lifestyles.
Social Services
Burien Nursing and Rehabilitation
Burien
04.2016 - 09.2020
- Worked with a diverse group of elderly residents.
- Coordinated referrals for medical care, housing, legal assistance, and other social services as necessary.
- Assessed psychosocial needs of patients and coordinated referrals for social services when necessary.
- Researched new methods of delivering social services that meet the specific needs of each client.
- Provided counseling and therapeutic services.
Education
BA - Ethnic, Gender, and Labor Studies
University of Washington
Tacoma06.2016
Skills
- Dedicated and compassionate social worker and case manager with five years of experience in client assistance and planning
- Seeking a challenging role to utilize skills in assessing, planning, and coordinating services for clients in need
- Crisis management
Personal Information
Title: Social worker/Case manager
Certification
CCC
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Crisis Outreach Specialist
Downtown Emergency Service Center
01.2023 - Current
Case Manager
Reach/LEAD
10.2022 - Current
Shelter Organizer
Low Income Housing Institute
04.2021 - 12.2023
Social Services
Burien Nursing and Rehabilitation
04.2016 - 09.2020
BA - Ethnic, Gender, and Labor Studies
University of Washington