KARI MEINERZ
Phoenix,Arizona
Summary
Intake Coordinator Talented Intake Specialist offering 2 years of experience in conducting intake interviews and summarizing data with speed and efficiency. Connects with clients easily to provide thoughtful and compassionate assistance. Manages client files and prioritizing tasks to achieve optimal productivity.
Experienced Office Management and Administration Professional experienced optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various environments. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable support specialist and leader that blends advanced organizational, technical and business acumen. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence.
Competent Behavioral Health Technician knowledgeable about behavioral health program requirements, support strategies and skill-building techniques. Focused on helping clients improve wellbeing and functioning by preventing substance abuse and improving confidence.
Hardworking, reliable and dedicated. Diligent program support professional well-versed in evaluating behavioral and physical needs of clients. Documenting daily activities and special incidents while effectively managing client needs, assisting with treatment coordination and supporting program operations.
Peer Navigator/Case Manager assisting clients out of incarceration to obtain the required identification and documents needed to achieve employment and housing. Worked closely with clients to maintain and achieve goals set out in their case plan. Submitted daily notes according to treatment plan for billing.
Met with clients on daily basis to ascertain needs and goals were being met, and developed strategies to help them achieve those goals.
Worked with the HSC and Homeless Court to help clients get relief from fines they accrued during their addiction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intake Coordinator
Another Level of Community Service
05.2022 - Current
- Determined patient eligibility by reviewing patient documentation for completeness and accuracy
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills when coordinating multiple tasks simultaneously within tight timelines
- Conducted initial assessments of clients' needs by interviewing them to determine eligibility for services offered
- Provided education about available programs, services as well as relevant policies, procedures
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals in need of urgent care or mental health services
- Scheduled and coordinated patient intake appointments, verifying insurance coverage and obtaining necessary authorizations
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for clients
- Built trust with clients through active listening and empathy while maintaining professional boundaries
- Maintained accurate records of patient information to ensure confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines
- Utilized effective problem-solving techniques when dealing with complex situations or challenging behaviors from clients
- Assisted with referrals to appropriate community resources based on client's needs
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients as needed
- Developed and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff, medical providers, and outside agencies.
Wildland Firefighter
Arizona State Perryville Crew
03.2018 - 02.2022
- Monitored backfires used to control larger fires by ensuring that they stayed within designated boundaries
- Supervised crews of both volunteer firefighters and seasonal workers providing guidance throughout wildfire events
- Conducted pre-fire planning activities such as mapping, hazard assessments, and evacuation plans
- Assisted in wildfire management by digging trenches and preparing areas for controlled burning
- Participated in prescribed burning activities aimed at reducing fuel levels in high-risk areas before wildfire season
- Operated pumps, hoses, axes, and shovels while working with a team of personnel to control wildfires
- Communicated clearly and articulately with the team for disrupting fires according to procedures
- Assisted in post-incident reviews by providing feedback on the operational performance of crew members
- Inspected equipment before and after use to verify working conditions for the next emergency
- Traversed a variety of terrains to arrive at firefighting operation locations
- Carried heavy equipment across long distances to reach fire areas
- Enforced safety protocols including wearing appropriate protective gear, using proper tools and techniques
- Performed mop-up operations to ensure all hot spots were extinguished and monitored for re-ignition
- Operated firefighting equipment by carefully following safe usage protocols
- Inspected equipment before use to ensure it was safe and properly functioning according to established standards
- Provided initial attack fire suppression on wildland fires by constructing fire lines, clearing debris, and extinguishing flames
- Maintained communication with other firefighters and supervisors during wildland firefighting operations
- Participated in public outreach programs educating communities about the importance of wildland fire prevention
- Utilized advanced technologies such as infrared cameras and weather forecasting software for optimal firefighting results
- Remained alert during stressful emergency situations by attending to procedural firefighting tasks
- Performed duties through handicaps like smoke and heat with endurance of environmental obstacles
- Assessed hazardous fuels and terrain conditions to determine the safest approach in fighting fires
- Adapted based on the situation and environment to prevent team endangerment and fire spreading
- Reported accurate information regarding the location of the blaze, acreage burned, resource needs, via radio transmissions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Burlington High School
Burlington, Wisconsin05.1990
Skills
- Clerical Support
- Multi-Line Phone Systems
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Records Management
- Collecting Intake Information
- Data Entry
- Inquiry Requests
- Patient Scheduling
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Certification
- Behavioral Health Technician
- S-130/190
- S-131
- S-212
- FEMA is-100,200 AND 700
- L-180/S- 133
- CPR Certified
References
- David "Shawn" Sallee - Alocs, Peer Navigator, Case Manager, (480) 453-6538, rebirthofsalsi@gmail.com
- Jessica Drew - DFFM, Finance Analyst, (480) 669-4178, jdrew@dffm.az.gov
- Jasmine Benjamin - Alocs, Office Manager, (602) 802-9135, jasmineb@alocs.com
- Krista Simoneau - DFFM, Records Management Specialist, (480) 819-2596, ksimoneau@dffm.az.gov
Volunteer Experience
Client Service Advocate, Project Connect, Valley wide, Arizona, Volunteering once per month to meet at a designated site where myself and other advocates for the Vulnerable Homeless Population meet to provide services such as medical and mental health, social services such as MVD, Homeless Court, Food Stamps and Medical Insurance, free haircuts and bicycle repair and food., 02/01/23, Present
Timeline
Intake Coordinator
Another Level of Community Service
05.2022 - Current
Wildland Firefighter
Arizona State Perryville Crew
03.2018 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
Burlington High School
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