Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Leah Sharpe

Overview

9
years of professional experience

Work History

The Journey Home,

Case Coach
01.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Work with ESG program(grant)
  • Managed Caseload 12-16
  • Proactively engage clients facing housing instability at Outreach Centers and through referrals
  • Develop client relationships that instill personal value and foster sense of self-worth
  • Link clients with onsite and community partners, such as food banks, medical and mental health providers, treatment facilities, and Veterans Affairs.
  • · Assist with purchasing and picking up items such as prescriptions or client employment-related supplies.
  • · Administer and evaluate assessments related to housing readiness
  • Identifying personal assets applicants bring to the situation
  • Assessing needs or obstacles critical to the applicant's goals
  • Helping clients understand, navigate, and coordinate opportunities for housing and resources
  • Assist clients in developing plans for housing pre-requisites, which may include employment/income attainment referrals, credit repair, or overcoming other obstacles to housing
  • Collaborate with clients to create Individual Action Plans that promote over-arching goals of Housing Programs
  • Facilitate placement in emergency housing, as applicable
  • Assist with housing search and application process
  • Assist with development and execution of moving and transition plans for housing
  • Complete related administrative paperwork and computer work for case files, resource provision, and program requirements
  • · Inspect housing units for compliance with minimum housing standards

Rite Of Passage

Case Manager
09.2020 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
  • Developed and implemented safety plans for clients at risk of harm to provide protection.
  • Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
  • Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
  • Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
  • Managed Case loads- 15-25

CWI Medical

Entry-level Case Management
04.2014 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
  • Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
  • Administered assessments to identify clients' needs and establish treatment plans.
  • Conducted home visits to assess living environment and provided appropriate referrals.
  • Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.
  • Assisted clients in preparing applications for social security benefits, housing and assistance programs.

Education

California Coast University
Santa Ana, CA

Bachelor of Science from Psychology
08.2023

University Overview

  • Dean's List 2023

Pierpont Community And Technical College
Fairmont, WV

Associate of Applied Science from Health Sciences
05.2022

University Overview

Skills

  • Client Relationships
  • Grants ESG program
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Communication
  • Records Administration
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Caseload Management
  • Data Entry Software
  • Supportive Counseling Techniques
  • Case Management
  • Child Welfare and Protective Services
  • Community Referrals

Timeline

Case Coach
The Journey Home,
01.2023 - Current
Case Manager
Rite Of Passage
09.2020 - 01.2023
Entry-level Case Management
CWI Medical
04.2014 - 01.2019
California Coast University
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
Pierpont Community And Technical College
Associate of Applied Science from Health Sciences
Leah Sharpe