Skilled at building community support, key coalitions, and strategic interagency partnerships. Backed by strengths in program, regulations, and case management. Successful performance at the highest level of client satisfaction, confidentiality, quality, efficiency, and accuracy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Housing Case Manager
Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency
01.2022 - 08.2023
Assessed client eligibility by conducting a thorough needs assessment and various qualifying intake processes
Continued case management to assist participants in becoming self-sufficient and overcoming barriers to accessing permanent housing
Developed action plans that identified needs, barriers, and strengths
Maintained strict confidentiality
Performed client tracking, service delivery, and follow-up reporting
Established and maintained working relationships with community partners
Maintained full compliance of all federal, state, and local laws along with program and funding requirements
Set high standards for data quality and HMIS reporting
Worked collaboratively with other community programs and ensured timely delivery of housing program
Business Owner
Self Employed Independent Contractor
02.2015 - 03.2020
Resource and Social Services programs research, location, guidance, and navigation for business owners, families, and individuals
Tailored services provided based on specific client needs after conducting comprehensive interviews
Follow-up provided to ensure needs continued to be met and clients consistently were meeting their professional and/or personal goals
Provided professional regulatory guidance and business management strategies
Weatherization Program Case Manager and Coordinator
Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency
04.2008 - 10.2012
Managed a high volume caseload qualified clients along with an extensive waiting list
Qualified low income community members after conducting comprehensive needs assessments, screenings, and various additional intake processes
Continued management as clients moved through their multi-phase weatherization project
Referred clients to programs outside of Agency
Maintained a working knowledge of applicable laws, rules, and regulations along with their revisions
Monitored Weatherization Program operations to ensure Program compliance of such laws, rules, and regulations
Explained applicable laws, rules, and regulations to participants
Responsible for funding administration and grants closure processes
Reported expenditures to appropriate Regulatory oversight Agencies
Reported to the EnergyServices Director as her Executive Assistant
Coordinated and managed inventories and general office processes
High Risk Youth Mentor
Catholic Community Service of the Mid-Willamette Valley
10.2006 - 04.2008
Supervision and mentoring of high risk youth in therapeutic foster care
This included teaching acceptable behaviors along with close observation to ensure safety as they interacted families and other community members
Prepared confidential, complex, and detailed treatment reports
Recommendations and revision implementation relating to individual treatment plans
Ensured appropriate program administration
Complied with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Maintained an active working knowledge of resources available to both youth and family
Collaboratively worked with community partners to assist in a successful transition of youth leaving the program
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
CASA of Marion County, Inc.
02.2000 - 04.2006
Advocate for Children in Oregon foster care
Appointed by Family Court Judges to individual cases in order to monitor all aspects of the case as it moved throughout the system
Planned, coordinated, and supervised outings daily with children assigned to my caseload
Outings were both one on one and with families
My role included written and verbal communication with caseworkers, attorneys, parents, medical, and mental health professionals
Recommendations to permanency for the children made to the Court after an investigation of facts
Collected evidence, examined records, and interviewed witnesses
Worked successfully with highly volatile individuals so to provide the best outcome
Maintained a working knowledge of related laws, statutes, and regulations so to effectively explain to others involved in the case
Commercial and Personal Lines Account Manager
The Leavitt Group
07.2002 - 03.2006
Issued new Property and Casualty insurance policies for a large client base consisting of both Commercial and Personal policies
Maintained high client retention to ensure Agency profitability
Understood, explained, and applied insurance laws, rules, and regulations
Competently made eligibility determinations and provided specialized policy advice to the public
Recognized by industry leaders for competence and representation of carrier guidelines, coverages, and regulations
Assessed client needs along with coverage availability
Recommendations to management involving operations and implemention of new procedures
Reviewed, interpreted, and applied insurance laws, statutes, and regulations on a case by case basis
Conducted research that included evaluating facts to determine risks
Successfully worked independently and coordinated teams of individuals with focus being achievement of Agency goals
Education
Housing Quality Standard Certified Inspector - HUD Housing Quality Standards
Salem, OR
02.2023
Property and Casualty Producer License - Property and Casualty Insurance
Independent Insurance Agents of Oregon
Portland, OR
01.1995
Business and Technology Management Accelerated Certification - Business Management and Technology
Ability to work effectively within diverse groups of community members., Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentations., Demonstrated ability to decipher, interpret, and communicate complex information., Ability to track and effectively manage multiple cases., Ability to demonstrate strong organizational skills, and attention to detail while working under pressure with established deadlines., Demonstrated ability to analyze multiple forms of data efficiently while arriving at well supported conclusions., Successful at creation and implementation of new or revised client case plans., Demonstrated ability to remain calm and courteous while maintaining a high degree of objectivity, integrity, empathy, responsiveness, and confidentiality in crisis situations.
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Housing Case Manager
Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency
01.2022 - 08.2023
Business Owner
Self Employed Independent Contractor
02.2015 - 03.2020
Weatherization Program Case Manager and Coordinator
Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency
04.2008 - 10.2012
High Risk Youth Mentor
Catholic Community Service of the Mid-Willamette Valley
10.2006 - 04.2008
Commercial and Personal Lines Account Manager
The Leavitt Group
07.2002 - 03.2006
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
CASA of Marion County, Inc.
02.2000 - 04.2006
Housing Quality Standard Certified Inspector - HUD Housing Quality Standards
Property and Casualty Producer License - Property and Casualty Insurance
Independent Insurance Agents of Oregon
Business and Technology Management Accelerated Certification - Business Management and Technology
Case Managment/Homeless Prevention Case Manager at Mid Valley Community Action AgencyCase Managment/Homeless Prevention Case Manager at Mid Valley Community Action Agency