Lauren Scearce
Centreville,MD
Summary
Talented Case Manager adept at handling high caseloads without sacrificing quality of care. Operates in high-pressure environments while recommending the best community resources and courses of action to benefit clients needs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Management Specialist Program Supervisor
Department Of Juvenile Services
08.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate client care and reduce case management barriers.
- Supervise standardized case management processes to comply with agency policy and standards and Court.
- Help developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Managed and monitored program activities and evaluated quality for improvement recommendations.
- Actively participate on Local Management Boards, Local Care Teams, Local Drug and Alcohol Counsel, Multi Disciplinary, Child Fatality and Child Welfare.
Case Management Specialist
Department Of Juvenile Services
10.2007 - 08.2019
- Made appropriate referrals, monitored client services in appropriate time frames, sought supervisory guidance as required, documented services provided and completed departmental billing procedures.
- Communicated with supervisor regarding issues related to case management, resourcing, service collaboration and development of new resources.
- Served as case coordinator, assuming responsibility for complex, high-volume assignments and guiding endeavors to successful completion.
- Created well-written, effective care plans appropriately matching needs of clients.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
Behavior Specialist/AVID Teacher/Maryland's Tom
Queen Anne's County Public Schools
08.2001 - 10.2007
- Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Consulted regular education classroom teachers to develop curriculum modifications and intervention strategies.
- Maintained accurate and confidential records of assigned students.
- Crafted Behavioral Intervention Plans for individual students.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans.
Education
Masters of Education - School Counseling
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05.2000
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, MD05.1998
Skills
- Emotional Awareness
- Risk Needs Assessment
- Staff Management
- Case Planning and Management
- Team Meetings
- Home Visits
- Case Notes
- Community Mental Health Programs Referrals
- Staff Training
Certification
Maryland Police Training Commission Certificate
Timeline
Case Management Specialist Program Supervisor
Department Of Juvenile Services
08.2019 - Current
Case Management Specialist
Department Of Juvenile Services
10.2007 - 08.2019
Behavior Specialist/AVID Teacher/Maryland's Tom
Queen Anne's County Public Schools
08.2001 - 10.2007
Masters of Education - School Counseling
Wilmington University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
East Carolina University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Chesapeake College
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