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Karleigh Maide

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate case manager with a strong commitment to advocating for survivors. Possessing significant personal and professional experience in supporting and empowering survivors, I am well-versed in providing comprehensive case management services. Skilled in conducting assessments, developing individualized care plans, and coordinating resources to ensure the well-being and successful reintegration of survivors. Adept at building trusting relationships and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic support. Committed to making a positive impact and contributing to the fight against human trafficking and sexual violence.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Targeted Case Manager

Refuge For Women
03.2023 - Current
  • Supported program participants in effective self-management of crises and critical situations.
  • Monitored current therapy strategies and improvised needed changes and corrections based on results.
  • Maintained current CPR and first-aid certification through American Red Cross to perform first responder duties in emergency situations.
  • Networked within local community to build professional relationships with healthcare providers, outreach program leaders and government officials.
  • Provided support to program participants by arranging services and sourcing relevant services.
  • Developed custom strength-based services plan for each participant to meet individual therapy needs and personal strengths.
  • Conducted assessments of participants to determine personal strengths, accomplishments and challenges in order to develop customized programs.
  • Adhered to strict confidentiality guidelines to protect participant information.
  • Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
  • Utilized trauma-informed approach to promote healing and empowerment for clients.
  • Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for clients.

Survivor Advocate

Self-Employed
01.2014 - Current
  • Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
  • Participated in a panel discussion with Dr. Marlene Carson on educating and preventing Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children in the year of 2017.
  • Trained different levels of law enforcement across the state of Pennsylvania on CSEC prevention in Mechanicsburg, PA year of 2018.
  • Guest panelist with Cyntoia Brown focusing on Commercial Sexual Exploitation/Trafficking in the year of 2020.
  • Worked with post gazette, WPXI, CBS and others on spreading awareness of sexual exploitation.
  • Participated in multiple RFP's for programming to assist survivors of commercial Sexual Exploitation.
  • Trained in Trauma informed care, Trafficking red flags, PTSD and others.

Case Manager

Eden's Farm
02.2022 - 12.2022
  • 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.
  • Developed comprehensive discharge plans to transition clients to appropriate service providers in community.
  • Developed and implemented safety plans for clients at risk of harm to provide protection.
  • Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for clients.
  • Utilized trauma-informed approach to promote healing and empowerment for clients.

Youth and Family Advocate

Gwen's Girls
03.2020 - 02.2022
  • Collaborated with families to assist in growth, development and education to increase potential.
  • Managed heavy caseload using well-developed time management, organizational and task prioritization skills.
  • Visited homes of families and maintained appropriate contact as directed by agency procedures.
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
  • Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
  • Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
  • Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
  • Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
  • Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
  • Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
  • Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
  • Facilitated groups to address specific needs such as grief and loss, anger management and social skills.

Youth Support Partner

Great Lakes Behavioral Rsrch/DHS
07.2016 - 03.2020
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
  • Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
  • Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
  • Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
  • Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
  • Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
  • Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
  • Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
  • Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict.
  • Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.

Education

Associates - Criminal Justice

Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2025

Certificate - Survivor Based School

Elevate Academy
02.2022

Certificate - Strength-Based Family Worker

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
01.2017

Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant

Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA
10.2014

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Facilitating Groups
  • Community Outreach
  • Needs Assessment
  • Discharge Planning
  • Referral Coordination
  • Performance Tracking
  • Case Management
  • Client Advocacy
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Treatment Planning

Accomplishments

Self-Published Author of "Surviving The Shadows: A Memoir of Overcoming Child Abuse And Sex Trafficking."


Certified Trainer in "My Life My Choice" curriculum.

Timeline

Targeted Case Manager

Refuge For Women
03.2023 - Current

Case Manager

Eden's Farm
02.2022 - 12.2022

Youth and Family Advocate

Gwen's Girls
03.2020 - 02.2022

Youth Support Partner

Great Lakes Behavioral Rsrch/DHS
07.2016 - 03.2020

Survivor Advocate

Self-Employed
01.2014 - Current

Associates - Criminal Justice

Community College of Allegheny County

Certificate - Survivor Based School

Elevate Academy

Certificate - Strength-Based Family Worker

Temple University

Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant

Community College of Allegheny County
Karleigh Maide