Jullion Preston
Cypress
Summary
Dynamic Care Coordinator with expertise in client advocacy, crisis intervention, and comprehensive assessments. Proven ability to enhance client services through effective care coordination and community resource navigation.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Coordinator
The Harris Center For Mental Health And IDD
Houston
06.2015 - Current
- Coordinated care plans for individuals with mental health and intellectual disabilities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client support services.
- Assessed client needs through comprehensive evaluations and interviews.
- Implemented community resources, enhancing client access to essential services.
- Provided education on mental health resources and coping strategies to clients.
- Advocated for client needs within the mental health system effectively.
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers, and other healthcare providers to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Educated clients on available resources and services within their communities.
- Provided case management services to ensure the delivery of quality care.
- Actively participated in staff meetings discussing best practices in patient care coordination.
- Executed crisis intervention services, effectively addressing urgent client needs.
- Conducted initial assessments and evaluations of patients' needs.
- Facilitated referrals to community resources such as housing, transportation, employment opportunities.
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations related to healthcare service provision.
- Assisted in developing discharge plans, facilitating smooth transitions for clients out of care programs.
Community Supervision Officer II
Harris County Community Supervision & Corrections Department
Houston
09.2002 - 06.2015
- Supervised individuals on community supervision, ensuring compliance with conditions.
- Monitored client progress, documenting interactions and behaviors regularly.
- Provided crisis intervention to support clients during critical situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with offenders and their families through regular weekly visits, fostering trust and open communication.
- Organized drug testing for offenders if required by court order or departmental policy.
- Developed comprehensive case plans outlining expectations and goals for offenders on probation, facilitating their rehabilitation.
- Maintained detailed records of offender contacts, progress reports, violation reports, and other documentation relating to cases.
- Attended hearings in criminal court proceedings when necessary to provide testimony regarding an offender's behavior during supervision period.
- Intervened in crisis situations involving probationers who have violated the terms of their release from custody.
- Participated in multi-disciplinary teams that review high risk cases or develop new strategies for reducing recidivism rates.
- Monitored the compliance of offenders in their court-mandated programs.
- Conducted investigations related to probationers' activities, including home visits and interviews with victims, witnesses, and suspects.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX05-2000
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX08-1997
Master of Arts - Certified Behavior Analyst
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN04-2026
Skills
- Care coordination
- Case management
- Crisis intervention
- Client advocacy
- Needs assessment
- Detailed assessment
- Community resource navigation
- Behavior analysis
- Documentation accuracy
- Effective communication
Timeline
Care Coordinator
The Harris Center For Mental Health And IDD
06.2015 - Current
Community Supervision Officer II
Harris County Community Supervision & Corrections Department
09.2002 - 06.2015
Master of Arts - Counseling
Prairie View A&M University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Prairie View A&M University
Master of Arts - Certified Behavior Analyst
Walden University