MEREDITH GUNTER
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Dedicated human services professional with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a concentration in Family Science, offering experience in case management, support coordination, family advocacy, resource navigation, and multidisciplinary service planning. Skilled in conducting strengths-based assessments, facilitating person-centered planning, crisis intervention, referral coordination, and connecting individuals and families to community-based services and supports. Experienced in working collaboratively with families, providers, educators, healthcare professionals, and community agencies to improve access to housing, healthcare, behavioral health, developmental disability services, and emergency assistance. Demonstrated ability to support individuals and families with complex developmental, behavioral health, medical, and social needs while promoting informed choice, self-advocacy, and positive outcomes. Committed to delivering compassionate, culturally responsive, and family-centered services that empower individuals and strengthen family systems.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Resource Specialist Intern
Educational Treatment Council
Lake Charles, Louisiana
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Conducted family assessments to identify strengths, needs, and barriers, informing service priorities.
- Completed home visits to support family stability, child safety, and overall well-being.
- Connected families with education, healthcare, behavioral health, housing, and financial resources.
- Facilitated crisis intervention efforts and coordinated referrals for essential services, enhancing family support.
- Worked with multidisciplinary professionals to provide comprehensive support for families.
- Participated in family-centered planning sessions to develop tailored support strategies. and ongoing service reviews.
- Offered advocacy support and education to improve family engagement and resource use.
- Kept thorough and accurate documentation.
Community Outreach Intern
Faith House of Acadiana
Lafayette, Louisiana
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Connected community members to essential support services and resources, enhancing access to critical assistance.
- Supported outreach initiatives, awareness campaigns, and community engagement activities, fostering stronger community relationships.
- Assisted in identifying community resource needs and service opportunities, guiding program development and outreach strategies.
- Worked with community partners to improve access to services for vulnerable populations.
- Assisted with coordination of resource fairs, special events, and educational programs.
Emergency Assistance Office Assistant
Care Help of Sulphur
Sulphur, Louisiana
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Conducted intake, referral, and eligibility reviews to ensure timely assistance.
- Facilitated access to emergency aid and support services for individuals in need.
- Coordinated communication among clients, staff, and community agencies to streamline service delivery.
- Provided administrative help for emergency assistance programs and community initiatives.
- Kept client files and program paperwork confidential and organized.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology With A Concentration in Family Science
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA05-2026
Skills
Person-Centered Planning
- Strengths assessment
- Needs Assessment
- Crisis management
- Care Coordination
- Family Engagement
- Family Support Services
- Family Advocacy
- Resource Navigation
- Behavioral health management
- Service planning
- Resource Assessment
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Risk Identification
- Medicaid Waiver Services
- Case Management
Referral Coordination
- Service Monitoring
- Case Documentation
- Community Outreach
- Team Facilitation
- Effective communication
- Collaborative problem-solving
- Relationship management
- Active Listening
- Priority Management
- Data Management Tools
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Outlook
- Priority Management
- Case Management
- Community Outreach
Certification
- Louisiana Cans 2.0 Assessment, Praed Foundation
- Certified Victim Advocate, Office for Victims of Crime
- Collaborative Training Website (TCOM), 03/01/26
- Microsoft Office Specialist
Timeline
Family Resource Specialist Intern
Educational Treatment Council
01.2025 - 05.2025
Community Outreach Intern
Faith House of Acadiana
01.2021 - 03.2021
Emergency Assistance Office Assistant
Care Help of Sulphur
07.2017 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology With A Concentration in Family Science
McNeese State University