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Marlene Knowles

Bronx,New York

Summary

Career-oriented degree holder with extensive case management abilities, demonstrating flexibility, hard work, and a keen eye for detail. Strong leadership capabilities and excellent communication skills. Responsible individual passionate about helping others.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Odyssey House
New York, NY
12.2022 - Current

Guided tenants in accessing employment prospects when needed.

Obtained and documented academic and skill-training details from schools linked to tenants' children.

Promoted engagement in projects focused on establishing job linkages.

Supported collaboration efforts for after-school and summer camps.

POP Worker

NYC Parks Department
New York
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Assisted team members on mobile unit completing daily tasks efficiently, contributing to overall productivity.
  • Maintained work area cleanliness to ensure safe and efficient work environment.
  • Followed safety protocols diligently, reducing workplace accidents and ensuring compliance.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete assignments on time and meet project deadlines.

Housing Assistant

NYCHA
Bronx NY
08.2022 - 11.2023

Streamlined tenant recertification tasks to ensure timely completion.

Updated tenants about ongoing maintenance repairs.

Oversaw smooth transitions during lease turnovers.

Interviewed prospective tenants for recent property acquisitions.

Collected rent and inspected buildings for cleanliness and safety.

Compiled documentation highlighting non-compliance issues in tenant agreements.

Housing Specialist

HELPUSA
05.2021 - 02.2022
  • Assist clients in finding permanent stable housing
  • Completes housing assessments
  • Implementation of research on housing websites to link clients to available units
  • Prepares clients for housing interviews and job interviews
  • Knowledges of Cares; Home; Microsoft Word; excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Prepares clients with mental health housing for 2010E
  • Completes housing packages for submission to DHS
  • Knowledge of all housing subsidies
  • Works in collaboration with case managers to ensure client are housing ready

Cleaning Professional

Cleaning Professional Handy Jobs
10.2014 - 12.2021
  • Cleaned, Mopped, Dusted Entire Apartment
  • Supplied all Cleaning Materials
  • Vacuum and Swifter
  • Laundry Service Available Upon request

Home Health Aide

Best Choice Home Health Services
08.2010 - 10.2014
  • Administered patient medications and prepared and served meals
  • Escorted patients to and from appointments
  • Assisted with and provided personal hygiene care and activities of daily living

Case Manager

Unique People Services
Bronx, New York
08.2009 - 07.2010
  • Discussed program services offered with clients; works to empower clients to achieve health recovery and independence; ensures that assessments and reassessments are completed in a timely manner
  • Assisted service providers with case conferences; accompanies clients to medical and legal appointments
  • Conducted home visits to assess living arrangements at Scatter-site housing developments; assists clients with securing adequate housing

Mental Health Intern

Bronx Psychiatric Center
Bronx, New York
09.2008 - 12.2009
  • Shadowed Licensed Mental Health Counselor during groups in facility; facilitated MICA groups
  • Participated in case conferences and staff meetings regarding patient hospitalization and care
  • Gained an understanding of essential mental health interviewing and counseling skills

Temporary Housing Specialist

Women in Need Program
Bronx, New York
06.2008 - 07.2008
  • Coordinated services offered through staff, landlords, city agencies, community based organizations, and any other services pertaining to the obtainment of permanent housing
  • Encouraged and assisted landlords in applying for government financing to open more middle income housing to low income tenants; accompanied families to view available apartments
  • Made determinations as to when and if an apartment is habitable by monitoring repairs made
  • Arranged and scheduled apartment interviews with building managers and landlords

Cobra Case Manager

Harlem United Community AIDS Services
New York, New York
02.2006 - 02.2008
  • Discussed program services offered with COBRA clients; supervised a team of 3 regarding team meetings, directives, and review of progress notes; worked to empower clients to achieve health recovery and independence; ensured that assessments and reassessments were completed in a timely manner
  • Assisted service providers with case conferences; Accompanied clients to medical and legal appointments
  • Conducted home visits to assess living arrangements; assisted clients with securing adequate housing
  • Participated in outreach programs to assists clients with reengagement and case load maintenance
  • Submitted daily progress notes for documentation in client case records

Education

CASAC - Addictions Counseling

Samaritan Daytop Villiage
New York, NY

BA - Liberal Arts And Sciences

College of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, New York
05.2005

Skills

  • MS Office Suite
  • Typing 50 wpm
  • Meets deadlines
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Relates to individuals with special needs
  • Team player
  • Sensitivity to cultural differences
  • Experience working with the mentally challenged population
  • HIV/AIDS Overview
  • Addressing prevention with HIV clients
  • Peer Counseling
  • Mental Health
  • Integrated family-to-family
  • Human anatomy
  • Counseling the triply diagnosed
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Stress management
  • Death and Dying
  • Treatment Failure
  • HIV/HEP C Co-infection
  • Entitlements SSI/SSD
  • Substance abuse and harm reduction techniques
  • Exponents Training
  • Strive Project
  • NYS Licensed Driver – Class D
  • Certified Home Health Aide

Timeline

POP Worker

NYC Parks Department
01.2025 - 03.2025

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Odyssey House
12.2022 - Current

Housing Assistant

NYCHA
08.2022 - 11.2023

Housing Specialist

HELPUSA
05.2021 - 02.2022

Cleaning Professional

Cleaning Professional Handy Jobs
10.2014 - 12.2021

Home Health Aide

Best Choice Home Health Services
08.2010 - 10.2014

Case Manager

Unique People Services
08.2009 - 07.2010

Mental Health Intern

Bronx Psychiatric Center
09.2008 - 12.2009

Temporary Housing Specialist

Women in Need Program
06.2008 - 07.2008

Cobra Case Manager

Harlem United Community AIDS Services
02.2006 - 02.2008

CASAC - Addictions Counseling

Samaritan Daytop Villiage

BA - Liberal Arts And Sciences

College of New Rochelle
Marlene Knowles