Work History
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Melissa Gibson

Washington

Work History

Housing Specialist

Accessible Resource for Independence
Washington
  • Explained rental and housing regulations to clients and helped each discover best options for housing.
  • Sought out affordable housing options and residences for people in need.
  • Answered client questions about lease and rental agreements and advocated on behalf of client needs.
  • Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Solved grievances and complaints by collaborating with residents.
  • Assisted applicants in filling out housing applications and verifying assets.
  • Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
  • Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
  • Provided safety planning, crisis intervention, and case management to clients.
  • Advocated for client supports services.

Resident Assistant

The Lighthouse Shelter
Glen Burnie
  • Explained rental and housing regulations to clients and helped each discover best options for housing.
  • Sought out affordable housing options and residences for people in need.
  • Answered client questions about lease and rental agreements and advocated on behalf of client needs.
  • Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Solved grievances and complaints by collaborating with residents.
  • Assisted applicants in filling out housing applications and verifying assets.
  • Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
  • Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
  • Provided safety planning, crisis intervention, and case management to clients.
  • Advocated for client supports services.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Univeristy of Maryland
College Park

Timeline

Housing Specialist

Accessible Resource for Independence

Resident Assistant

The Lighthouse Shelter

Bachelor of Arts -

Univeristy of Maryland
Melissa Gibson