Maria C. Simoneaux
Community Health Worker
Flint,TX
Summary
I have strong communication, interpersonal, cultural sensitivity, and awareness skills. I can build rapport with diverse populations. I have problem-solving, organizational, time management, and critical thinking skills. I can implement interventions, develop plans, and assess community needs. I can work independently and as part of a team. I have strong advocacy and computer skills and can operate basic office machinery. Thank you.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Health Worker
Equality Health
10.2014 - 04.2025
- A community health worker bridges different areas within the community, such as healthcare systems and education. They provide culturally sensitive outreach, access to resources, assistance/improvement of health outcomes, and overall advocacy. They build rapport, educate the community, schedule home visits, cold-call individuals with Medicaid, and connect with individuals and families in Texas.
- Assisting, addressing, and aiding individuals with health disparities. Understanding the individual needs and concerns to serve best. Promoting health education, healthy behaviors, and disease prevention culturally. Providing educational materials and resources. Advocating within communities, social services, and access to healthcare; navigating social services and complex healthcare. Assisting and helping individuals understand care plans and health conditions.
- Coordinating and managing individual cases, resources, and services. Facilitating communication between patients, media insurance, and healthcare professionals. Making appropriate referrals to Chaplaincy, pharmacy assistance, and healthcare services. Helping individuals complete applications for government assistance, insurance, and healthcare services.
- Hybrid-Remote-Texas
Case Manager
BCFS-Healthy Start Tyler
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisting clients who are pregnant or who have children less than 18 months old by providing:
- Case plan development, home visits, and goal setting. A client advocates for the client's needs, conducts educational group classes, makes appropriate referrals, and assists in training as required.
Medical Case Manager
Special Health Resources
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Case Management for individuals who have been diagnosed with HIV. Providing Advocacy for HIV clients regarding medication adherence, education, and treatment adherence.
Court Clerk
Judge Meredith Justice of the Peace Pct. 3 Smith County
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Scanned phone classes, scheduled appointments, took payments, prepared court documents, and sorted mail.
Federal Case Manager
County Rehabilitation Center, INC
05.2017 - 09.2019
- Case Management for Federal Inmates. Providing transitional skills assistance for offenders who are either under United States Probation or who are transferred from the Bureau of Prisons. Aiding in supervision, community resources, and redirecting offenders.
Detention Officer-Jailer
Smith County Sheriff's Department County Central Jail
03.2016 - 11.2016
- Responsible for guarding inmates, feeding, and patrolling assigned areas of the facility.
Case Manager
Access/Anderson Cherokee Community Enrichment Service-Star Program
02.2014 - 09.2015
- Assisting juveniles ages 0-19 in Cherokee, Anderson, and Freestone Counties who are delinquent in runaways, truancy, family conflict, and delinquent behavior. Assisting families with crisis intervention and on-call, conflict resolution, skills training, youth and family counseling, and case planning.
- Assisting clients' needs, implementing and developing care plans/action plans. Advocacy for well-being, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with the courts and the juvenile justice system. Conducting client assessments, needs, challenges, and physical and mental strengths. Planning, developing, and addressing client needs and goals and collaborating with clients, families, and professionals.
File Clerk
Dimension Imaging & Technology Services
02.2013 - 11.2013
- Prepared and indexed medical records and law files from various East Texas and Dallas locations.
- Organize and evaluate records for completeness and accuracy.
- Manual Labor- Material handling, wrapping pallets, etc.
Receptionist
Catholic Charities East Texas-Immigration Services
11.2010 - 11.2012
- Performed various general office duties, including preparing spreadsheets and Word documents. The program/software will include entering client data into the online Case Management program in Law Logix.
- Maintaining the office file system organized, reviewing incoming correspondence, distributing, and scheduling appointments.
- Receiving, transferring, and screening phone calls. Greeting visitors and clients.
- Served as the point of contact between business, clients, and customers, handling administrative tasks and managing the front desk.
- Translate documents and victim statements, review documentation for accuracy and completeness, and ensure filing fees and application packages are mailed out properly.
Cashier
Kidd Jones
10.2007 - 11.2010
- Customer service, handling all cash transactions, and training new personnel.
Cashier
Minute Stop
05.2005 - 10.2007
- Customer Service, handling all cash transactions and training new personnel. Maintaining the business, stocking, and keeping count of items in store.
Education
GED-General Education Development/ Certificate of High School Equivalency -
TJC West Campus
12.2010
Master's - general psychology
LeTourneau University
06.2025
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice
LeTourneau University
08.2020
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice
Tyler Junior College
12.2013
Skills
- Basic Business Writing Certificate- October 30, 2006
- Communication Skills for The Workplace Certificate- May 08, 2007
- Windows Vista Certificate- January 22, 2008
- Computer Basic Certificate- February 14, 2008
- Beginning Bookkeeping Certificate- February 04, 2009
- Microsoft Windows XP Certificate- March 26, 2009
- Community Health Worker Certification- Expiration date 9/30/2025
- Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Certificate from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing-11/09/2024-11/09/2027
- Adult Mental Health First Aid USA Certificate from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing-12/26/2024-12/26/2027
Accomplishments
I enjoy working with people of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures. I have the capacity to work on meaningful goals and projects, I am a self starter, I enjoy motivating and encouraging others, and I take pride in knowing I can make a difference in someone else life is a great achievement. I enjoy gaining educational qualifications, contributing to the community, and developing soft skills to better serve others. I am a people person.
Languages
Fluent in English and Spanish
Affiliations
Criminal Justice Students Association of Tyler Junior College- 2012-2013
Availability
April 14, 2025-Immediately
Certification
Community Health Worker Certification- Expiration date 9/30/2025
Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Certificate from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing-11/09/2024-11/09/2027
Adult Mental Health First Aid USA Certificate from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing-12/26/2024-12/26/2027
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k match4-day work weekStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingQuote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Software
Email and Communication
Teamwork and collaboration
Attention to detail
Internet and Web Browsing
Typing and Keyboard Skills
Microsoft Office Suite: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
Interests
Community Involvement
Travel
Reading
Yoga
Art-Painting
Cooking
Music
Volunteering
Board Games and Puzzles
Animal Lover
Krav Maga-Martial Arts
Timeline
Case Manager
BCFS-Healthy Start Tyler
07.2022 - 08.2023
Medical Case Manager
Special Health Resources
02.2021 - 07.2022
Court Clerk
Judge Meredith Justice of the Peace Pct. 3 Smith County
01.2019 - 12.2019
Federal Case Manager
County Rehabilitation Center, INC
05.2017 - 09.2019
Detention Officer-Jailer
Smith County Sheriff's Department County Central Jail
03.2016 - 11.2016
Community Health Worker
Equality Health
10.2014 - 04.2025
Case Manager
Access/Anderson Cherokee Community Enrichment Service-Star Program
02.2014 - 09.2015
File Clerk
Dimension Imaging & Technology Services
02.2013 - 11.2013
Receptionist
Catholic Charities East Texas-Immigration Services
11.2010 - 11.2012
Cashier
Kidd Jones
10.2007 - 11.2010
Cashier
Minute Stop
05.2005 - 10.2007
Master's - general psychology
LeTourneau University
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice
LeTourneau University
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice
Tyler Junior College
GED-General Education Development/ Certificate of High School Equivalency -
TJC West Campus
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