Lisa Elam
Peekskill,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic graduate anthropology student specializing in environmental anthropology and sustainability, with a keen interest in fostering positive relationships with indigenous communities. Armed with a robust academic background and practical experience, I am eager to contribute my skills to a dynamic role in indigenous relations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Manager/Client Services Liaison
Tri-County Care Center
Spring Valley, NY
06.2023 - Current
- Served as a liaison between clients' families and community agencies providing services to them.
- Developed and implemented plans to address needs and goals.
- Arranged referrals for services such as housing assistance, financial aid programs, and other government benefits.
- Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
- Used motivational interviewing to educate, support and motivate change.
- Conducted assessments of client's physical, psychological, cognitive, social, economic and environmental needs.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
- Maintained and developed knowledge of government, non-profit, and community resources.
Housing Specialist
Hudson Valley Community Services
Hawthorne, NY
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Assessed clients' eligibility and determined their housing and service needs.
- Initiated housing and price negotiations with property owners.
- Conducted service collaborations with government agencies and non-profit organizations.
- Educated clients on tenant rights and responsibilities under New York state.
- Conducted housing/environmental safety inspections.
- Prepared and maintained daily logs, records, supportive documentation, and reports.
- Wrote monthly summary reports on program clientele.
- Conducted health related surveys and submitted data to NYS Department of Health.
Youth in Development Worker
Peace Corps Thailand
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Taught conversational English to Thai youth (14-17 years old).
- Taught a variety of life skills to Thai youth (teamwork, critical thinking, emotion management, problem solving, leadership).
- Implemented individual student assessments.
- Maintained proper safety and health standards amongst students.
- Organized extra-curricular activities for youth (clubs, camps, volunteer projects).
- Constructed and implemented daily lesson plans.
- Communicated with school staff and youth to assess the needs of the community.
- Communicated with local government offices regarding education, health, community development, and environmental concerns.
- Received comprehensive language and cultural training.
- Implemented environmental clean-up volunteer projects.
Medicaid Service Coordinator
LifePlan CCO NY LLC
North Salem, NY
04.2018 - 12.2019
- Conducted quarterly meetings with clients.
- Conducted annual and semi-annual plan reviews.
- Drafted and published Individualized Service Plans.
- Obtained resources and benefits for clients.
- Conducted client health and wellness assessments.
- Participated as a client advocate.
- Developed and utilized knowledge of government and community supports.
- Assisted clients with obtaining housing benefits.
- Communicated with and negotiated with financial brokers on behalf of clients.
- Conducted environmental wellness assessments.
Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional
Living Resources Corp
Mohegan Lake, NY
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Coordinated efforts of the Interdisciplinary Team and program staff to ensure the receivable of optimal client services.
- Developed, implemented, reviewed, and documented the individuals' program plans.
- Implemented and maintained the client file system.
- Conducted staff training.
- Served as the liaison with families/guardians, day training programs and the community.
- Participated/ conducted required staff meetings.
- Coordinated staff schedules.
- Maintained environmental safety and hygiene standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY08-2017
Master of Science - Applied Anthropology
University of North Texas
Denton, TXSkills
- Training & Development
- Case Assessments
- Resource Utilization
- Referral Management
- Teaching Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Communications
- Supervising Experience
- Teamwork development
- Data analysis skills
- Organizational Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Cultural Competence
- Research and Analytical Skills
- Environmental Understanding
Affiliations
- Mercy College Renewable Energy Project- Palestine (January, 2016)
- Received training on customs and cultural norms.
- Worked in groups to construct BioGas generators.
- Taught environmental sustainability methods and practices.
- Socially and culturally integrated with the local community. - Food Distribution Volunteering- (2015- 2016)
- Organized food supplies for distribution.
- Communicated with individuals and families on their provision needs.
- Supervised and coordinated volunteer staff.
- Documented deliveries.
- Documented and assessed provision inventory.
Languages
Thai
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Care Manager/Client Services Liaison
Tri-County Care Center
06.2023 - Current
Housing Specialist
Hudson Valley Community Services
12.2021 - 12.2022
Youth in Development Worker
Peace Corps Thailand
01.2020 - 04.2020
Medicaid Service Coordinator
LifePlan CCO NY LLC
04.2018 - 12.2019
Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional
Living Resources Corp
08.2017 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Mercy College
Master of Science - Applied Anthropology
University of North Texas
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