Kassandra Rodriguez
Lawrence,US
Summary
Dedicated to Learning, growing, and succeeding in a work environment. MAP certified Narcan Trained Human rights officer Seeking Safety trained Was CNA certified 2016-2018 Dedicated to education and the development of long-term relationships. Phlebotomy Certification
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Re-Entry Case Manager, Pathway Home/ Essex County Sheriff's Department
Volunteers of America (VOA MASS)
07.2023 - Current
- Provides pre-screen, intake, and assessment on qualified participants, and works with community partners to attain housing, employment, treatment, and other supportive services. Develops, maintains, and documents a network of referral sources designed to generate positive outcomes for program participants. Connects with other providers, employers, local, state, and federal resources to achieve program goals.
Greater Lawrence Family Health Center
02.2023 - 07.2023
Outreach Worker
Vinfen Corporation
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Worked on person serve comprehensive service planned surrounding 3 months, 6 month or 12 months goals.
- I was assigned a caseload between 20-25 clients, to work on CSP once a week.
- Worked with a team to help best support the needs of person serve.
- Worked with a team to help best support the needs of the person served.
- Worked on connecting person serve with VNA, Therapist, Psychiatrist, PCP, and health insurances.
- Provided emotional support while working with residents to develop long term plans and goals.
- Identified and addressed barriers to self-sufficiency that clients faced, such as substance abuse and educational deficiencies.
- Referred them to community resources to improve residents' well-being and quality of life.
- Referred clients to the appropriate team members, community agencies, and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Worked with clients to set employment and financial planning goals and track their progress.
- Worked with clients to help them make better life choices and get the most out of programs.
- Oversaw client service with the goal of lowering reliance on government assistance and increasing client self-sufficiency.
Residential Counselor
Vinfen Corporation
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Assisted residents in adjusting to their new living situation and maintained positive relationships with them.
- Increased resident socialization, Interpersonal, and social skills by addressing behavioral and emotional needs through activities and interventions.
- Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
- Setting up medical appointments, arranging transportation, coordinating services, and providing emotional support were all things I did to help residents stick to their treatment plans.
- Trained new employees or outside staffing employees
- Documenting
- Worked on person serve comprehensive service plans once a day.
- Provided learning skills to promote independence.
- Administered medications, kept track of medications
- Connected with providers to fill or change person serves medications.
HHA
Human Resource Home Health Aide
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Worked to improve and enhance the lives of patients through effective compassionate care.
- Assisted patients with daily chores and errands by transporting patients to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming, and feeding requirements, assisting them in overcoming and adapting to mobility limitations.
- Assisted patients in safely transitioning from sleeping surfaces to mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Interacted with patients and families with kindness and a positive and outgoing demeanor resulting in the development of long-term professional relationships.
- Kept the patient area clean, safe, and well organized.
- Oversaw daily activities and helped when necessary.
- Helped disabled clients in any way I could to help them achieve independence and happiness.
- Kept a close eye on client's behavior and emotional responses, consulting with on call nurse or family to address any concerns and protect everyone from harm.
Education
HIGHSCHOOL DIPLOMA -
LAWRENCE HIGH
Lawrence01.2013
Skills
- MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS
- CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING
- EXPERIENCE WITH AT-RISK YOUTH
- BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
- SKILLED MULTI-TASKER
- HIPPA GUIDELINES
- SAFETY PROTOCOLS
- SOCIAL WORK
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- MAP Certified
- HHA Certified
- CNA 2016-2018
- Human Rights Officer within Vinfen
Timeline
Re-Entry Case Manager, Pathway Home/ Essex County Sheriff's Department
Volunteers of America (VOA MASS)
07.2023 - Current
Greater Lawrence Family Health Center
02.2023 - 07.2023
Outreach Worker
Vinfen Corporation
02.2021 - 02.2023
Residential Counselor
Vinfen Corporation
07.2019 - 02.2021
HHA
Human Resource Home Health Aide
08.2018 - 04.2019
HIGHSCHOOL DIPLOMA -
LAWRENCE HIGH