MARISSA FLORES
Victorville,CA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Health Worker
High Desert Psychological Services
02.2024 - Current
- Act as an advocate for clients when interacting with insurance companies or government agencies.
- Create informational materials about available resources in the local community.
- Serve as a liaison between healthcare providers and community organizations.
- Offer emotional support during difficult times or stressful situations.
- Assist individuals with navigating health care systems, appointments and classes.
- Notify individuals regarding appointment follow-ups and referrals and provided transportation to appointments.
Community Health Worker
Enhanced Care Management - DBH & ARMC
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Built supportive working relationship with patient to fully understand patients' needs and deficits from patient's perspective
- Provided accompaniment to PCP, specialty, and social service visits as needed to provide emotional support and gain further understanding of patient's deficits with engaging with service providers.
- Helped patients set personal health related goals
- Acted as a patient advocate and liaison between the patient/family and community service agencies.
- Provided assistance in applying for and connecting with public and community benefits and resources.
- Part of a multidisciplinary team in Primary care and Behavioral Health
- Maintained HIPPA compliance
Server
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Demonstrate recipe knowledge of food and beverage
- Understand proper state and federal liquor laws; alcohol awareness
- Work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment while communicating clearly to guests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
California State University
05.2021
Skills
- Active listening/learning
- Motivational Interviewing
- Advocacy
- Social Perceptiveness
- Service Orientation
- Capacity Building
- Working collaboratively
Related Coursework
- Health Promotion in Diverse Population
- Occupational Health/Safety
- Plan Research Evaluation
- Program design
Coursework Projects
- Designed a study/questionnaire
- Analyzed and interpreted data
Certification
- Certified Clinical Community Health Worker, Loma Linda University San Manuel Gateway College Promotores Academy - 2022
Timeline
Community Health Worker
High Desert Psychological Services
02.2024 - Current
Community Health Worker
Enhanced Care Management - DBH & ARMC
07.2022 - 01.2024
Server
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
03.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
California State University
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