Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Autism Services Coordinator
Centene
02.2022 - Current
Case coordination of services for beneficiaries with ASD seeking access to the TRICARE Comprehensive Autism Care Demonstration
Process authorizations received for services related to the CACD in accordance with contractual standards
Document case summary based on information received and communication with the beneficiaries and involved providers
Participate in audits, annual trainings, and revisions to all work instructions utilized for day-to-day tasks
Conduct research, execute complex provider searches, create authorizations, and authorize referrals to Providers
Assisted in the design, development, implementation and maintenance of automated systems.
Analyze data and perform research in response to policy guidelines and questions, tracking work projects, and completing written communications related to the bargaining process between these organizations
Collaborated with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy of content being delivered to trainees.
Designed and developed training materials for new employees in the organization.
Ensure that accurate and thorough informational summaries are recorded and sent to management, along with suggested answers to open-ended inquiries.
Office Technician
Department of Social Services
02.2021 - 03.2022
Develop and maintain internal Branch systems to screen, prioritize, and organize incoming correspondence and other sensitive documentation.
Prepare and proofread documents for signature of the Director, Deputy Director, Assistant Deputy Director, and Branch Chief, and all staff
Attendance reporting, monitoring staffing needs, and preparing paperwork for recruiting and appointing
Assist with setting up interviews, collect and submit time sheets for supervisor's review and signature, prepare and regularly update clerical desk manual of duties and responsibilities and document any changes in work-related procedures
Assisting Analysts in the branch with special projects such as Summary Narrative vetting and approval, ADA review prior to publication, and the ACL/ACIN approval process
Proficiency with Excel, Word, Adobe, and Data Programming
Certified by the Accessibility Policy Unit and conducted reviews of all APU compliant documents before publishing to the public
Attend CalHR trainings in the Analyst Series
Analyze data and perform research in response to policy guidelines and questions, tracking work projects, and completing written communications related to the bargaining process between these organizations
Collaborated with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy of content being delivered to trainees. Designed and developed training materials for new employees in the organization
Ensure that accurate and thorough informational summaries are recorded and sent to management, along with suggested answers to open-ended inquiries.
Family Support/In Home Visitor
Family Resource Center
11.2019 - 02.2021
Assurance that an initial risk assessment of families was completed, and as needed, collaboration with site management for ongoing support with case planning
Advocate for and provide education to families on resources within the community and cultural brokerage
Actively participating in and leading staff meetings and required training at the organization as well as off site at the Child Abuse Prevention Center
Efficiently input data and analyze high-risk situations to ensure the safety of the children in the program and provide crisis support and management
Used Trauma Informed Care to improve client adherence and wellness
Traveling to homes and facilities to assess the environment children and families were residing in, interviewing parents, children, and workers, as well as provide oversight when additional support was needed
Documentation of field work/visits and contact with community members such as Law Enforcement, Fire Marshalls, etc
Required to engage in attending trainings, administrative duties, office management, and documenting case work
Documentation of information with complete privacy as each case owner has access to sensitive P.H.I
Navigating the healthcare system with families and aiding them in finding appropriate providers who would fit their needs and accommodate the families' schedule.
Senior Behavior Technician
Behavior Frontiers
04.2018 - 11.2019
Managing a large case load
Creating and assisting with in-home, as well as clinic, client assessments
Ensure families, guardians, caretakers, and children were receiving the correct amount of structure and guidance to succeed
Participate in Outreach Programs and group work
Direct patient and customer care and contact
Developing client programs, building Behavior Intervention Plans, data collection, and client confidentiality
Provide resources and aid to families in crisis or need
Data analysis and working in a high-risk environment
Annual trainings to ensure client, family, and employee safety were required
Administrative duties such as preparing responses to correspondence, prepare documents, and analyze requests were also an expectation in this position.
Family Support Specialist
Behavior Support Solutions
06.2017 - 07.2018
Assurance that an initial risk assessment of families is completed and, as needed, collaboration with site management for ongoing support with case planning
The expectation was to carry a case load of at least 15 clients at a time whereas I often carried 25-30
Advocated for and provided guidance to families with resources, systems, and cultural brokerage
Actively participated in staff meetings and required training both on and off site
Efficiently input data and updated files on a daily and weekly basis to keep Organization data up to date and accurate
45% of job duties required traveling to homes and facilities to assess the environment children and families were residing in as well as provide family support in parenting and childcare
40% of job duties required documentation of field work/visits and contact with community affiliates
15% of job duties required attending trainings, administrative duties, and documenting case work.
Fine Dining Banquet Bartender
The Firehouse Restaurant
04.2014 - 04.2018
Duties for this position required lifting and carrying heavy objects in a careful and safe manner and do so every shift
Uphold a professional demeanor as well present myself in a clean uniform at all times
Interact with customers and develop relationships with each of them to ensure they return and were given the best service possible
Administrative roles were often needed and required me to interact with customers both face-to-face and over the phone
Responsible for scheduling appointments and reservations as well as managing a high volume of calls on a multi-line phone.
Registered Behavior Technician
Best Consulting, Inc.
05.2016 - 07.2017
Undergo annual trainings in numerous programs to prepare for a Certification as an RBT
Implement programs in-home, in school, and in clinic during one-on-one therapy sessions with clients
Record data and any additional information to track the progress of each individual client
Work directly with a Behavior Consultant to help each individual child progress and live a healthier and more productive day to day life.