Provides case management to high-risk, high-need youth with mental health, substance use, and developmental needs, bridging them into behavioral health services
Identifies clients' individual needs including, but not limited to; medical, psycho social, and behavioral health
Assists clients in identifying goals and coordinating services and providers to meet those goals while assisting clients in overcoming barriers to goal achievement
Acts as a client advocate and a liaison between internal and external providers, and community resources to seamlessly integrate and coordinate services
Makes referrals to community-based organizations and resources that are consistent with identified goals
Positively contributes to the financial health of the organization by ensuring delivery of billable services
Maintains a positive, ethical, and professional working relationship with community, government agencies, and other professionals
8th Grade Science Teacher & 8th Grade Team Lead
Round Rock ISD
08.2019 - 08.2024
Promoted a safe and nurturing classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs
Collaborated with other content area teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students
Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction
Collaborated with administrators, parents, and colleagues to develop school activities and calendars
Lead grade level meetings to manage expectations, improve student outcomes, and coordinate parent meetings
CPS Caseworker - Investigations
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
08.2016 - 06.2018
Investigated complaints of abuse/neglect
Responded to homes in potentially dangerous crisis and emergency situations
Conducted interviews of children and family members
Performed thorough investigations including interviewing parents, neighbors, teachers, etc
Took photographs and documented findings in detail
Wrote affidavits for court and testified in removal actions
Recommended community resources for food, sheltering, clothing, utilities, mental health, substance abuse treatment, etc
Billing Specialist/Accounts Receivable
HotSchedules, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2016
Researched and resolved accounts receivable discrepancies
Facilitated internal and external audits through sound and thorough documentation
Composed reports summarizing receivable data
Monitored payments due from clients and followed up on past due accounts
Supervised invoice processing and payment transactions
Worked closely with the sales team to address customer billing concerns
Trained new employees
Recruiting/Administrative Assistant
U.S. Census Bureau
01.2008 - 01.2011
Helped to recruit over 200,000 new employees across the region
Purchased radio and newspaper advertisements
Scheduled and administered employment testing for new applicants
Completed daily and weekly recruiting reports
Provided support for local offices
Completed employment verifications and payroll garnishments
Sales Associate/Bookkeeper
Cost Plus World Market
01.2007 - 01.2008
Reconciled cash drawers and made bank deposits
Created visual marketing and styled displays
Answered customer questions regarding products and pricing
Mentored new sales associates
Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures
Handled customer relation issues graciously and in accordance with company policies
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Environmental Ethics
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA
01.2006
Skills
Problem-solving
Communication
Time management
Adaptability
Teamwork
Critical thinking
Emotional Intelligence
Leadership
Certification
Texas Teaching Certificate Science 4 - 8
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Timeline
Case Manager - Douglas County Youth Care Compact
AllHealth Network
09.2024 - Current
8th Grade Science Teacher & 8th Grade Team Lead
Round Rock ISD
08.2019 - 08.2024
CPS Caseworker - Investigations
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
08.2016 - 06.2018
Billing Specialist/Accounts Receivable
HotSchedules, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2016
Recruiting/Administrative Assistant
U.S. Census Bureau
01.2008 - 01.2011
Sales Associate/Bookkeeper
Cost Plus World Market
01.2007 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Environmental Ethics