Laukisha Martin
Washington,DC
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
16
16
Certifications
Work History
Program Coordinator
Delta T - Catholic Charities
09.2021 - Current
- Catholic Charities - Washington, DC, Conduct weekly unit tours for residents
- Call and locate private landlords and Apartment Communities that are suitable for the residents
- Engage and build an rapport with the communities
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
- Assist with the housing rental applications
- Reach out to outside agencies to assist with application /Amenity fees
- Provide assistance with helping residents build their credit
- Responsible for ordering all office supplies
- Audit system weekly for accuracy/ update as needed in HMIS and Quick Base
- Verify, upload, and maintain all Work verification forms and Vital documents.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Provided evidence-based therapeutic interventions and crisis management to clients to lessen negative on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
- Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
Program Supervisor
Catholic Charities
Washington
09.2020 - 09.2021
- I am a Program Supervisor at the Hotel Arboretum (PEP V) site in Washington DC
- I am in charge of 7-9 individuals on an 8 hour shift
- I am responsible for the well-being and safety of 177 residents on a daily basis
- I solve issues, de-escalate problems and help residents find a way to help themselves
- We listen, care, help find housing and try to guide them into a more productive life.
PARAPROFESSIONAL
MUNDO VERDE BILINGUAL PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
Washington
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Primary 1 to 1 support for a student with multiple disabilities to include Autism and ADHD
- Provides extra assistance to students during Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy sessions
- Documents student's activities in a daily communication log, reporting any critical issues to the Lead Teacher and the Special Education Coordinator
- Works with other students either individually or in small groups to reinforce material or skills initially introduced by the Lead Teacher
- Supervises class in the hallways, cafeteria, gym, and outdoor areas.
Case- Manager
Volunteers of America
Alexandria
07.2015 - 08.2019
- Coordinating and providing care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and client-centered
- Handling case assignments, draft service plans, review case progress and determine case closure
- Helping clients achieve wellness and autonomy
- Facilitate multiple care aspects (case coordination, information sharing, etc)
- Help patients make informed decisions by acting as their advocate regarding their clinical status and treatment options
- Develop effective working relations and cooperate with medical team throughout the entire case management process
- Arrange abeyances with social services, health and governmental agencies
- Take the extra mile and interact with patients to keep track of their progress and to ensure satisfaction
- Record cases information, complete accurately all necessary forms and produce statistical reports
- Assess and address motivational and psychosocial issues
- Adhere to professional standards as outlined by protocols, rules and regulations.
Case Manager
TEACHER'S AIDE
H.D. WOODSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Washington
08.2012 - 06.2016
- Classroom volunteer for students with various diagnosis to include Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Emotional
- Disturbances, and Intellectual Disabilities
- Assisted the teaching staff in preparing materials for daily instruction
- Worked with individual students as well as small groups to attain goals outlined in their Individual Educational
- Plans
- Coached student athletes for participation in Special Olympics sports
- Planned relevant field trips with supporting pre and post trip activities
- Received an Award of Appreciation and a Perfect Attendance Award 2014 and 2015.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
GREENLEAF GARDENS EXTENSION DC, DC Housing Authority, Greenleaf Gardens
Washington
08.2010 - 07.2012
- Responsible for opening and closing the facility daily
- Greeted the clients face to face in a welcoming manner as they entered the facility
- Answered office phones, directing calls to the appropriate staff member or community resource
- Sorted and delivered incoming and outgoing mail
- Maintained and updated office files.
Education
PHELPS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Skills
Typing 35WPMCPR and 1st Aid CertificationMicrosoft OfficeWORD, PowerPointTraining in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) MethodsSpecial EducationMeasures a candidate's ability to monitor machine indicators in order to ensure safe and appropriate operationFull results: ProficientTeaching Skills: Elementary Classroom Management — Familiar September2019Promoting learning in an elementary school environment by maintaining classroom order Full resultsFamiliarSpecial Education — Highly ProficientDecember 2019Teaching students with special education needsFull results: Highly ProficientYouth Program Counselor — ProficientJanuary 2020Leading, communicating with, and supporting youths
Certification
HMIS Training /QuickBase training
Timeline
Program Coordinator
Delta T - Catholic Charities
09.2021 - Current
Program Supervisor
Catholic Charities
09.2020 - 09.2021
PARAPROFESSIONAL
MUNDO VERDE BILINGUAL PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
08.2019 - 03.2020
Case- Manager
Volunteers of America
07.2015 - 08.2019
Case Manager
TEACHER'S AIDE
H.D. WOODSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
08.2012 - 06.2016
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
GREENLEAF GARDENS EXTENSION DC, DC Housing Authority, Greenleaf Gardens
08.2010 - 07.2012
PHELPS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL