Kenya M. Barksdale
Detroit,MI
Summary
Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Housing Case Manager Specialist/Mental Health Co.
Shelter Association of Washtenaw County
02.2002 - Current
- Work with individuals who have a serious mental illness and chemical dependencies, or who have varying gender identifications or sexual preferences
- Provide referrals for basic needs, and prepare plans with the client to identify safe, affordable housing as soon as possible, following the “Housing First” model
- Manage assigned caseload of twenty-five clients
- Conduct real-time data entries in the HMIS Service Point system to ensure that the case record is complete and up-to-date
- 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.
- Conduct initial assessment of the client's needs, desires, strengths and barriers for duration of shelter stay
- Create a housing plan with goals and timeframes
- Assist clients in applying for disability income, and other supportive benefits, as needed
- Follow up, recommending exit, or reevaluating plans as needed
- Assisted with de-escalating conflict and managing crises.
Case Manager/Administrative Assistant
Safehaus
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Worked with clients with various mental health issues
- Reviewed and coordinated with individual funding agencies
- Worked with hospital liaison to coordinate care for clients
- Set up aftercare appointments for clients and their families
- Familiarity with medical and insurance legislation
- Managed multiple clients by reviewing case notes; logging events and progress
- Maintained comprehensive case notes on all assigned cases
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to explain to client's, family members, and professionals' case and care plan and maintain good case records
- Conducted intake assessments for clients
- Knowledge of basic medical and psychiatric terminology
- Create and maintain filing systems both electronic and physical
- Prepares clients' discharge by reviewing and amplifying discharge plans; coordinating discharge and post-discharge requirements
- Followed up with discharged clients to ensure they were satisfied with services and are still in good physical and mental health
- Provided front desk coverage, including greeting guests who enter the office, managing incoming/outgoing mail and shipments, and maintaining an organized, clean office environment
- Planned, organized, and scheduled company meetings occurring in the office, offsite, and via video conference
- Maintained filing system, contact database, employee list, and inventories
- Provided direct administrative support to the CEO, clinical director and staff including email correspondence, generation and distribution of memos, letters, spreadsheets, forms, and faxes.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients
Rehabilitation Aide
Athletico Physical Therapy
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Performed administrative and clinical duties such as greeting patients and preparing them for treatments
- Assists patients with exercises and functional activities under direction of professional staff
- Provided routine treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation and hot and cold packs
- Assisted with patient intake, answered phones and scheduled appointments
- Maintained clean and functional area for treatments and exercises
- Answered telephones and performed light clerical duties to maintain smooth operations while attending to various program needs.
- Administered ultrasound, diathermy or other therapeutic modalities.
- Developed and facilitated patient specific stretching and strengthening programs.
- Performed therapeutic massage, hot-cold packs placement, or electrical stimulation under direction of physical therapist.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
Applied Behavior, Behavior Technician
Gateway Pediatric Therapy
12.2019 - 07.2020
- Provided one-on-one treatment for children with autism in the clinical and home setting
- Implemented learning programs such as communication self-help, and play skills as written and instructed by the BCBA Collect data on all behaviors targeted and meet with supervisor weekly to analyze the information gathered and participate in initial and ongoing trainings
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
- Performed behavioral therapy assessments and treatments in patients' homes without direct supervision.
Athletic Training Student
Saginaw Valley State University
10.2016 - 04.2018
- Worked with the SVSU Division II Volleyball, Football, and Men/Women's Track & Field
- Patient care for injury prevention, diagnosis, treatment, taping and rehabilitation
- Implementation of proper rehabilitation for patients to achieve patient goals
- Assisted athletes with therapeutic exercises to help restore function and decrease pain
- Utilized therapeutic modalities to improve patients pain tolerance and sensation
- Documented, assessed and present orthopedic recommendations for athletes
- Assisted in daily activities including cleaning water bottles, whirlpools, tables, doing laundry, restocking cabinets and keeping inventory
- Athletic Training Student
Frankenmuth High School, Hemlock High School
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Managed in care and injury prevention diagnosis, treatment, taping and rehabilitation of student athletes
- Developed and applied rehabilitation techniques for injured athletes
- Provided AT coverage for practices and games alongside an ATC
- Showed empathy and developed professional relationships with athletes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation in Medicine
Saginaw Valley State University
05.2019
Skills
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Insurance Regulations
- Injection Administration
- Assessing Residents
- Data Entry and Analysis
- Patient Assessments
- Crisis Intervention
- Alcohol and Substance Abuse
- EMR Systems
- Treatment Planning
Certification
CPR/AED Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider Expires 2/2021 First Aid Expires 04/2021 M1 Graston Techniques 06/2018
Affiliations
Athletic Training Club Member, 08/2016-06/2018
Timeline
Case Manager/Administrative Assistant
Safehaus
06.2021 - 02.2022
Rehabilitation Aide
Athletico Physical Therapy
08.2020 - 04.2021
Applied Behavior, Behavior Technician
Gateway Pediatric Therapy
12.2019 - 07.2020
Athletic Training Student
Saginaw Valley State University
10.2016 - 04.2018
Frankenmuth High School, Hemlock High School
09.2016 - 12.2017
Housing Case Manager Specialist/Mental Health Co.
Shelter Association of Washtenaw County
02.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation in Medicine
Saginaw Valley State University
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