Kimisha Sharpe
Case manager
Southfield,MI
Summary
Passionate and experienced case manager specializing in assessing the needs of clients and working with them to access needed services. Committed to privacy, quality care and wellbeing. Coordinate care among multiple service providers to best serve the client. Driven Advocate for each one of my clients. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Child service aide
POLINSKY CHILDREN AUXILIARY
- Worked in a 24- hour facility that provided the temporary emergency shelter of children who have been placed in protective custody for their own protection
- Worked with children 0 mos-18 years of age
- Modeled appropriate activities and positive behavior management
- Set up of play area/ grooming/ and clothing of small children.
Youth Care Supervisor
YMCA Of San Diego
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Project Artemis, overseen implementation of policies, protocols and procedures, assisted with youth who experienced various traumas.
- Aided with crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and offering peer counseling.
- Assisted youth with obtaining resources such as food, clothing and shelter.
- Attended treatment team meetings to discuss youth's mental and behavioral progress.
Special Education Technician
SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
12.2018 - 07.2020
- Aided the instructional program in school classrooms
- Worked with adult students in the community in areas of transportation, housing, education and employment
- Case management for at risk students to provide resources for shelter/housing, mental health, other tasks include street outreach and engagement, navigation, housing linkage and ongoing case management services with individuals who have disabilities/ and or other mental health.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Owner
THE WEAVE LOUNGE
01.2010 - 05.2020
- Oversight of facility operations, ensuring customer satisfaction, managing of employee's schedule and performance
- Developed necessary systems for client retention and salon management
- Processing of accounts payable, vendor management and payroll in house.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
Child Care Aide
Polinsky Children's Center
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Cared for children ages birth to 18 years in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
- Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and supervisors to address concerns.
Education
High school diploma or GED -
Master's degree - Public Administration
South University
MASTERS - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
ARGOSY UNIVERSITY
BACHELORS - PSYCHOLOGY
ARGOSY UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Mental Health Counseling
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Classroom Management
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Group Therapy
- Autism Experience
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Therapy
- Prioritizing case tasks, gathering information, and providing services without judgment
Timeline
Youth Care Supervisor
YMCA Of San Diego
03.2021 - 08.2021
Special Education Technician
SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
12.2018 - 07.2020
Owner
THE WEAVE LOUNGE
01.2010 - 05.2020
Child Care Aide
Polinsky Children's Center
01.2002 - 01.2004
Child service aide
POLINSKY CHILDREN AUXILIARY
High school diploma or GED -
Master's degree - Public Administration
South University
MASTERS - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
ARGOSY UNIVERSITY
BACHELORS - PSYCHOLOGY
ARGOSY UNIVERSITY
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