Meredith Martin
Athens,OH
Summary
Experienced case manager skilled in supporting individuals with complex challenges, including reentry from incarceration. Proficient in managing programs, coordinating services, and building community partnerships for successful reintegration. Expertise in trauma-informed care, high-fidelity wraparound, and culturally responsive service delivery. Adept at overcoming barriers to housing, employment, and mental health support while building trust with vulnerable populations. Seeking to apply case management and community coordination experience as a Care Coordinator at ISBH to help children, youth, and families achieve positive, sustainable outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reentry & Vocations Manager
STAR Community Justice Center
01.2023 - Current
- Managed reentry programs for individuals released from incarceration, focusing on housing, employment, and behavioral health support to ensure successful community reintegration.
- Coordinated services including substance abuse treatment, mental health support, job training, housing, and family reintegration to reduce recidivism and promote stability.
- Developed individualized reentry plans, assessing strengths, goals, and barriers, and connecting clients to appropriate community resources.
- Built and maintained partnerships with community organizations, housing agencies, employers, and mental health providers to support reentering individuals.
- Provided ongoing case management, guiding clients through legal, employment, housing, and family challenges during the reentry process.
- Led vocational training initiatives, including job readiness workshops, resume building, interview coaching, and job placement services.
- Advocated for clients with parole officers, legal representatives, and community organizations, ensuring their needs were met and rights protected.
- Created training materials for staff and partners on best practices for supporting individuals in the criminal justice system.
- Delivered crisis intervention, connecting clients to immediate resources during times of emotional distress, housing instability, or legal issues.
GED Instructor
STAR Community Justice Center
11.2020 - 01.2023
- Assess residents upon intake to determine educational levels and develop education plans for each resident that does not have GED or High School Diploma
- Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods
- Establish peer tutor program to aid in resident support in house
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills
- Helped establish and monitor individual and program objectives
Director of Academic Learning Center
Hargrave Military Academy
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Devised strategies to modernize and revamp procedures to improve institution operations and adequately support 21st century students
- Boosted effectiveness of department personnel by conferring with Academic Dean and Guidance Counselor to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization and integrate new technology
- Supported teachers in development and implementation of lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom
- Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program for entire school population
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives in various courses of study
- Provided staff training, professional development, supervision and evaluation
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Ohio University
Athens, OH08-2024
Bachelor of Science - History, Secondary Education
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC12.2011
Associates of Arts - Transfer Degree
Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC05.2009
Skills
- Trauma-informed care
- Knowledge of community resources
- Strategic decision-making
- Detail oriented and organized
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Building rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Active listener and critical thinker
Certification
- North Carolina History Secondary Education Certification (Grades 9-12)
- Member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
- CPR, First Aid, and AED certification
Community Involvement
Virginia
- Boys and Girls Club Volunteer through Chatham Hall, 2017-2019
North Carolina
- Junior Olympic Volleyball Coach, Wilkes Volleyball Association, 2012 - 2015
- Women's Basketball Coach, West Wilkes High School, 2008 - 2013
- Men's Volleyball Coach, Millers Creek Christian School, 2012 - 2013
- Summer Camp Counselor and After-School Teacher, Millers Creek Christian School, 2011 - 2013
References
Domonique Paige
Executive Director
Franklin County Community Based Correctional Facility
1745 Alum Creek Dr.
Columbus OH 43207
(614)-668-1408
dpaige31@gmail.com
Autumn Riffe
Clinical Director
Forward Health
6020 Groveport Road
Groveport, OH 43125
(740)-464-7437
ariffe@forwardhealthohio.com
Mackenzie Kuiper
Assistant Head of School for Student Life
Worcester Academy
81 Providence Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(719)-500-6866
mackenzie.kuiper@worcesteracademy.org
Timeline
Reentry & Vocations Manager
STAR Community Justice Center
01.2023 - Current
GED Instructor
STAR Community Justice Center
11.2020 - 01.2023
Director of Academic Learning Center
Hargrave Military Academy
08.2019 - 07.2020
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Ohio University
Bachelor of Science - History, Secondary Education
Appalachian State University
Associates of Arts - Transfer Degree
Wilkes Community College
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