Marcia A. Fothergill
Laurel
Summary
To obtain a fulfilling and rewarding position where I can utilize my background and experience in an attempt to make a significant contribution to my work environment and the community.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RAPID HOUSING CASE MANAGER
Hillcrest Children & Family Center
01.2024 - Current
- Serves as case manager and service coordinator for assigned participant
- Facilitates and ensures connection to needed community services and works in collaboration with community Agencies to ensure effective communication and participant engagement
- Connect assigned participants to and ensure their engagement in needed supportive services that will address barriers and challenges they face
- Track participant’s engagement/ participation in supportive services, workforce development, and employment training
- Completes all required case notes, housing stabilization plans, documents, files, and assigned reports related to participants/ case activity
- Develop and maintain individual participants’ records/files that comply with all federal laws as well as DHS/FSA program standards
- Complete comprehensive monthly budget with participants
- Input participant data and program activities into the designated software database as assigned
- Complete documentation for participants Quarterly Recertification
- Prepare and issue all notices to participants i.e., exit, termination, and Extension notices
- Enters participant housing information into HMIS within 72 hours of lease-up
- Other duties as assigned
RBT
Verbal Beginnings
Columbia
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Created visual supports such as picture schedules, first and then boards.
- Collected and analyzed data from various sources as part of research projects.
- Modified intervention strategies based on changing needs or preferences of the client.
- Developed appropriate teaching materials for use in ABA therapy sessions.
- Implemented interventions designed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts.
- Assisted BCBAs with research projects related to Applied Behavior Analysis techniques and practices.
- Attended workshops and trainings related to Applied Behavior Analysis.
Educational 1:1 Aide
Sheppard Pratt School
01.2021 - 01.2024
- I work with Students with autism who need extra assistance with learning social skills, appropriate behaviors, communication, non-verbal communication, academic skills, and much more
- SPED and ASD teachers and as a support staff I must be able to practice patience with students and the students’ families to keep a positive relationship and vibe going on in the classroom
- Work with an assigned student in a one-to-one relationship providing the additional structure, supervision, and instruction to assist the teacher in achieving the goals and objectives of the student's
- Work independently within the guidelines and direction of the supervising teacher and provide educational support and behavior management, document student progress, and serve as an escort to students during school program activities
- Assist the teacher with other students as needed
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
CVS
01.2021 - 01.2023
- I will work in an environment where the highest professional and ethical standards are maintained as well as full compliance with all Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations
- As a Pharmacy Technicians I’ll take important steps to ensure all medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met for our patients, they demonstrate ethical conduct and always maintain patient confidentiality
- Success for incumbents in this role includes being able to manage all assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to support the team’s ability to fill patient prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately all while providing caring service that exceeds customer expectations
- My manager will restrict My Pharmacy Technician duties at first until I complete all requirements
- Once I satisfy all requirements and expand my Pharmacy Technician duties, I can continue to build my clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge and expertise by leveraging available tools and training to build my pharmacy career
Educational 1:1 aide
Pathways School
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Work with one or two students as a teacher/tutor, mentor and job coach
- Coordinate lesson plans with certified special education teachers
- Coordinate behavioral support with licensed therapists at the school site
- Work with an assigned student in a one-to-one relationship providing additional structure, supervision, and instruction to assist the teacher in achieving the goals and objectives of the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP)
- Work independently within the guidelines and direction of the supervising teacher
- Provide educational support and behavior management; document student progress; and serve as an escort to students during school program activities
- Assist the teacher with other students as needed
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist (PRS)
Vesta, Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Responsible for the direct care of mentally ill clients in the Vesta Residential or Day program
- Responsible for working hands-on with clients to achieve their goals through coaching, teaching, and assistance
- Provided coordination of academic and recreational activities
- Understand and ensure client rights are not violated
- Ensure that client care maintains a 'person-centered plan' approach
- Continually monitor and assess client needs, providing feedback to the Case manager
- Provide ADLs and education on nutrition, job coaching, budgeting, medication, and social skills, and skill training to clients
- Implement and maintain compliance with treatment and care plans providing feedback to case managers
- Provided individualized skill teaching, supportive counseling, crisis intervention, community life skill building, and case management
- Provided necessary transportation to facilitate the attainment of rehabilitation goals
- Conduct regular checks of water and appliance temperature
- Report issues needing repair or are a safety risk to the supervisor
- Maintain cleanliness standards
- Compile contract documentation and incident reports as required, on time ensuring they meet organization standards
- Monitored medication for clients
- Inventoried medication supplies and audited medication logs
- Performed three-way checks, communicated with the pharmacy, and documented errors
- Maintained a pristine driving record, operated a 15-passenger company van, performed van inspections, and compiled monthly reporting on van and fleet logs as required
Senior Residential Counselor
The National Center for Children and Families
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Coordinated with program staff, residents, volunteer coordinator, and community volunteers to develop consistent, therapeutic, and recreational on and off campus group activities including one monthly/quarterly group activity volunteer project for all residents
- Identified individual recreational and volunteer activity needs and resources for residents
- Coordinated with staff to ensure residents participated in all activities
- Submitted monthly projected recreational budgets and calendar of scheduled events for approval to Program Manager
- Created and completed comprehensive recreational assessments with newly admitted residents
- Conducted regular focus groups with residents to identify recreational desires of GAP
- Act as vehicle maintenance liaison to perform weekly inspections
- Inform in writing all vehicle concerns to management and provide monthly vehicle reports and corrective action status
- Provided coordination of structured daily living activities and supervision of young people, including line staff in the residential unit
- Ensured that scheduled activities occurred as planned
- Provided for the overall safety and care of residents through appropriate supervision of all activities
- Educated adolescents on adaptive, pro-social skills and responses
- Used independent living assessment to address the resident’s strengths, and weaknesses and developed plans for accomplishing tasks to achieve treatment goals
- Provided behavior management and crisis intervention as required
- Assist the adolescents in meeting their social, emotional, physical, spiritual, recreational, and educational needs
- Worked as part of the treatment team to develop and implement the individual program plan
- Counseled the adolescents weekly on individual goals and family issues
- Provided on-call assistance as assigned
- Completed appropriate documentation in a timely fashion
- Dispensed medication to residents as needed
- Provided transportation to school, medical appointments, etc
- As needed
Counselor/ Case Manager
Hearts and Homes for Youth Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2010
- Responsible for the safety and well-being of youth residing in a residential setting while providing a clean supportive, structured environment
- Duties and responsibilities: planned and coordinated services; implemented behavior management procedures; supervised recreation activities; educated appropriate hygiene practice, effective interpersonal skills, and life skills; provided one-on-one counseling during various activities; transported residents to various appointments to meet treatment needs;
- Provided data entry of Individual Rehabilitation Plan; created progress summary reports, incident reports, and discharge summary reports; actively participated with each youth treatment plan; interfaced with public and collaborative partners; participated in weekly case management meetings
Senior Staff Group Leader
First United Methodist Child Development Center
01.1995 - 01.2001
- Responsible for the care, education, and training of 15 children ages 6-12; developed weekly lesson plans; provided child development training
- Established and maintained student progress reports; participated in planning and organizing education field trips; provided homework and tutorial assistance to school-age children
- Provided administrative assistance to the Program Director; maintained good professional and interpersonal rapport with clients and staff; performed other duties assigned by supervisory personnel
Staff Assistant, Receptionist
GOD`S POET, INC.-c/o Dr. Joseph Webb
01.1998 - 01.1995
- Assisted with day-to-day operations of a non-profit organization
- Typed letters, memoranda, and other documents from rough draft to final form
- Answered multi-line telephones for several departments
- Ordered, organized, and distributed an inventory of supplies
- Provided administrative support to all groups and departments
- Received and answered visitors’ telephone calls to determine their needs
- Directed and/or referred them to the appropriate office and/or staff member
- Reviewed incoming regulatory materials, directives and other important documents
- Forwarded required documents to the appropriate staff member for proper action
- Maintained a professional and interpersonal rapport with clients and staff
- Performed delegated duties assigned by supervisory personnel
Skills
- Trade policy
- Supportive counseling
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Housing assessment
- Client advocacy
- Professional boundaries
Certification
State Board for the Certification of Residential Child Care Program Professionals
Phone
cell, 240-997-0436
Career Mission Statement
To obtain a fulfilling and rewarding position where I can utilize my background and experience in an attempt to make a significant contribution to my work environment and the community.
Transcripts
Available upon request
Skills
- Client Case Coordination
- Client Case Coordination
Timeline
RBT
Verbal Beginnings
01.2024 - 09.2024
RAPID HOUSING CASE MANAGER
Hillcrest Children & Family Center
01.2024 - Current
Educational 1:1 Aide
Sheppard Pratt School
01.2021 - 01.2024
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
CVS
01.2021 - 01.2023
Educational 1:1 aide
Pathways School
01.2019 - 01.2021
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist (PRS)
Vesta, Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2019
Senior Residential Counselor
The National Center for Children and Families
01.2010 - 01.2015
Counselor/ Case Manager
Hearts and Homes for Youth Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2010
Staff Assistant, Receptionist
GOD`S POET, INC.-c/o Dr. Joseph Webb
01.1998 - 01.1995
Senior Staff Group Leader
First United Methodist Child Development Center
01.1995 - 01.2001