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Lynette Timmons

Babb,MT

Summary

Compassionate Social Worker with proven ability to complete tasks efficiently and productively. Specialize in case management, crisis intervention, and individual and group therapy. Excel in active listening, empathy, and communication, ensuring positive outcomes for clients in challenging situations.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Social Worker/Members' Advocate

United Healthcare, UHG
Brentwood , TN
04.2023 - Current
  • Works to resolve SDOH needs by assisting clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.
  • Provides crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute distress.
  • Works collaboratively with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses to coordinate care for clients.
  • Develops and implements an annual plan for TennCare CHOICES Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) member advocacy program and related activities designed to meet Contractor Risk Agreement (CRA) requirements.
  • Represents members' interests including but not limited to; planning and delivery od long term services and supports, QM/Q1 activities,program monitoring as well as member, family and provider education. Conducts quarterly advisory meetings for members and stakeholders.
  • Maintains accurate records of client progress and interactions according to agency standards.
  • Provides supportive counseling services for victims of abuse or neglect.
  • Attends team meetings and provides feedback on case updates and treatment recommendations.
  • Assists individuals experiencing homelessness by providing referrals for emergency shelter placements.
  • Collaborated with family members to provide comprehensive support services to clients.

Unit Administrator

US Army National Guard
Memphis, TN
01.2019 - 03.2023
  • Supervised subordinate staff members in their daily duties as needed.
  • Organized and scheduled meetings, conferences, trainings, and events for up to 100 participants.
  • Maintained personnel files including benefits information and performance evaluations.
  • Coordinated communication between staff members across multiple departments within the unit.
  • Provided technical assistance to staff members when using software applications or hardware devices.
  • Developed and maintained unit-wide databases to track personnel, equipment, and supplies.
  • Assisted with the development of new policies and procedures related to program operations.
  • Performed data entry into various systems used by the unit.
  • Compiled monthly expenditure reports for departmental budget review purposes.
  • Provided administrative support such as filing documents, preparing reports, ordering office supplies.
  • Coordinated ongoing educational objectives to enhance staff competencies in safety, quality, and core measures.
  • Coordinated maintenance and repair of equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Analyzed unit performance metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
  • Implemented staff development programs to enhance skills and promote career growth.
  • Oversaw resident care to promote quality physical, mental and psychological treatment.
  • Facilitated team meetings to communicate targets, share updates, and gather feedback.
  • Established performance standards and operational procedures in line with organizational goals.
  • Oversaw daily operations of unit, ensuring efficiency and compliance with company policies.
  • Prepared and presented reports on unit performance, challenges, and achievements to senior management.
  • Created and managed budgets for travel, training, and team-building activities.
  • Assisted in the development of individualized learning plans based on skills assessment results.
  • Served as a liaison between senior leadership teams and personnel assigned to specific training programs.
  • Ensured compliance with safety standards during all courses of instruction and supervised practical exercises.
  • Coordinated training schedules and facilitated classroom instruction for Soldiers and NCOs.
  • Planned special events such as promotion, retirement or awards ceremonies.
  • Conducted needs assessments to identify areas of improvement and develop appropriate solutions.
  • Managed training budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources and cost-effectiveness.
  • Conducted regular training needs assessments to identify skills gaps and development opportunities.
  • Mentored specific employees on areas in need of improvement.
  • Conducted post-training follow-ups to assess knowledge retention and application on the job.
  • Organized key training sessions and qualifications for personnel.
  • Coordinated with department heads to schedule training sessions without disrupting operational efficiency.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations and standards in training programs.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the organization.
  • Presented reports to senior leaders on training program outcomes and ROI.
  • Monitored, evaluated and recorded training activities or program effectiveness.
  • Scheduled classes based on availability of classrooms, equipment or instructors.
  • Participated in and attended meetings or seminars to obtain information for use in training programs.

Supply NCO

US Army National Guard
Memphis, TN
04.2009 - 01.2019
  • Trained personnel on proper supply procedures to ensure accurate accountability of assets.
  • Ordered, received, stored, issued, and accounted for a variety of Class I-V items.
  • Ensured compliance with Army regulations regarding inventory management procedures.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and materials.
  • Performed periodic inspections on equipment, supplies prior to issue, shipment.
  • Provided technical guidance to subordinates on supply related matters.
  • Prepared reports to document discrepancies between actual inventory levels and book balances.
  • Conducted monthly inventories of all equipment, supplies, and parts.
  • Developed and implemented Supply SOPs for all personnel in the unit.
  • Assisted with budgeting by providing input into projected needs for future fiscal years.
  • Reviewed requests from subordinate units to determine their validity before authorizing issuance or procurement of items.
  • Identified problem areas within existing processes and worked with team members to develop solutions.
  • Coordinated and maintained the unit's supply support operations.
  • Maintained detailed records of requisitioning and distribution activities.
  • Monitored shipments in transit to ensure timely delivery according to customer requirements.
  • Determined appropriate equipment and staffing levels to load, unload and move materials.

ARMY Human Resources Specialist

US Army National Guard
Millington, TN
09.2001 - 04.2009
  • Coordinated benefits administration activities such as enrollments, changes, terminations and transfers.
  • Provided guidance to managers on disciplinary action and performance management.
  • Maintained confidential personnel files in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Created weekly attendance rosters for soldiers assigned to the unit.
  • Facilitated communication between employees regarding HR policies or procedures.
  • Advised commanders on issues related to Equal Opportunity Programs.
  • Reviewed military awards recommendations for accuracy before submission.
  • Managed employee records according to privacy protocols set forth by the Department of Defense.
  • Conducted exit interviews to identify reasons for employee turnover and areas of improvement within the organization.
  • Provided advice on military regulations concerning pay entitlements, benefits, transfers, separations and other personnel matters.
  • Researched and resolved personnel issues such as pay discrepancies, leave requests, and promotions.
  • Conducted new soldier in-processing and out-processing, ensuring timely completion of all required paperwork.
  • Prepared separation documents for departing service members.
  • Maintained records of personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, demotions and disciplinary actions.
  • Performed administrative duties including updating personnel files, preparing reports, scheduling appointments, and responding to inquiries from Soldiers or their families.
  • Collaborated with supervisors to ensure that military members met performance standards necessary for promotion.
  • Processed security clearance applications in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Developed and updated HR policies and procedures manuals, ensuring alignment with best practices and legal requirements.
  • Managed HR information systems (HRIS) to ensure efficient data management and accurate reporting.

Store Manager

Goodwill Store
Memphis, TN
05.2002 - 09.2004
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.

• Responsible for daily operations, hiring, training, scheduling, evaluations, counseling, and discharges of 30 -40 full and part time production, sales and management staff.

• Prepared budgets daily, weekly and monthly sales reports for reporting to the VP of Operations.

• Instrumental in the setup, hiring of staff and opening of 2 locations.

• Achieved top sales of stores in area by budget control and increased production. store quota; select, size, colorize and stock merchandise; identify, marked down and rotated merchandise; Received, sorted, and processed donated goods and ensured employees did the same Adhered to safety and training requirements.

  • Managed daily banking activities such as deposits and withdrawals.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
  • Prepared monthly reports on sales figures, expenses, profits.
  • Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
  • Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
  • Assessed operational efficiency of the store's departments.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.

Store Manager

AMVETS
Memphis, TN
07.1999 - 05.2002

• Responsible for daily operations, hiring, training, scheduling, evaluations, counseling, and discharges of 30 -40 full and part time production, sales and management staff.

• Prepared budgets daily, weekly and monthly sales reports for reporting to the VP of Operations.

• Instrumental in the setup, hiring of staff and opening of 2 locations.

• Achieved top sales of stores in area by budget control and increased production. store quota; select, size, colorize and stock merchandise; identify, marked down and rotated merchandise; Received, sorted, and processed donated goods and ensured employees did the same Adhered to safety and training requirements.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

Union University
Jackson, TN
05-2022

Master of Arts - Addiction And Recovery Counseling

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05-2018

Graduate Certificate - Military Resilience Counseling

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
01-2018

Bachelor of Science - Social Psychology

Park University
Kansas City, MO
12-2016

Graduate Certificate - Clinical Mental Health

University of Maryland - University College
Hyattsville, MD
12-2014

Skills

  • Structural family therapy
  • Treatment Planning
  • Applied Behavioral Analysis
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Safety Planning
  • Risk Assessment

Certification

  • Unit Victim Advocate SHARP
  • Suicide Prevention leader

Timeline

Social Worker/Members' Advocate

United Healthcare, UHG
04.2023 - Current

Unit Administrator

US Army National Guard
01.2019 - 03.2023

Supply NCO

US Army National Guard
04.2009 - 01.2019

Store Manager

Goodwill Store
05.2002 - 09.2004

ARMY Human Resources Specialist

US Army National Guard
09.2001 - 04.2009

Store Manager

AMVETS
07.1999 - 05.2002

Master of Science - Social Work

Union University

Master of Arts - Addiction And Recovery Counseling

Liberty University

Graduate Certificate - Military Resilience Counseling

Liberty University

Bachelor of Science - Social Psychology

Park University

Graduate Certificate - Clinical Mental Health

University of Maryland - University College
Lynette Timmons