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Meryle Lashea Sanford

Peer Support Certified Recovery Mentor Residential Care Facilitator
Portland,OR

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Fresh trained Case Manager confidentially handling caseloads without sacrificing quality of care. Operates well in high-pressure environments. Recommends best resources according to knowledge and courses of action to benefit patient needs and return each to optimal quality of life. Compassionate Case Manager accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Collaborative professional possessing novice clinical knowledge and intermediate skill judgment combined with strong documentation and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with poise.

In addition I have volunteered in women's shelter in California. Operating as Dispatch Operator, utilizing mileage forms, coordinating trips and pick up routes, supervision of residents and proper protocol. Issuing out & organization of warehouse products & services along with distribution of mail and other chores of the day. Also I served 7+ years as security guard also in Stockton California. I am acclamated with CCTV, escorting disgruntled employees of premises and more.

Work History

Sub Acute Technician

Hooper Detoxification & Stabilization Center O/C
Portland, OR
10.2023 - Current
  • Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
  • Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
  • Provided crisis intervention support for clients in emergency situations.
  • Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
  • Collaborated with medical professionals to coordinate treatment plans for clients.
  • Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
  • Compiled reports on cases and submitted them to supervisors as required.
  • Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.
  • Organized group activities to provide socialization opportunities for clients.
  • Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
  • Educated clients about mental health conditions, medications and self-care techniques.
  • Advised staff members on effective strategies for working with challenging client behaviors.
  • Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status.

Casemanager

Joyce Finley Foundation
Portland, OR
09.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented training programs to increase participant knowledge and understanding of relevant topics.
  • Facilitated group discussions and activities to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Escort residents, pick up medical prescriptions, arrange appointments, medication administration, close relationship with Executive director, counsel, site supervision, telephone, site preparation (ie housekeeping), meal preparation & cooking
  • 1-on-1 check in, progress reports, residential acclamation checks, residents needs fulfilllment, AA meeting. SUD counsel training.
  • Provided feedback on residential performance & progression, identifying areas for improvement.

Residential Care Facilitator

Lifeworks Northwest- Project Network
Portland, OR
8 2001 - Current
  • Developed and implemented training programs to increase participant knowledge and understanding of relevant topics.
  • Facilitated group discussions and activities to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Provided feedback on team performance, identifying areas for improvement.
  • Legal Logging, HIPPA, CPR Adult/Child, Medication administration
  • Graveyard supervision security & rounds along with possible contraband extraction.
  • One on one counseling, team member & support. Familiar with various forms for residents ( IR, Grievance submittal, Critical Incident reports, medical incident reports, MARS, medical prescriptions logging, data scanning, UA form submittal)
  • Mediator between disgruntled residents, Facilitate clearing of milieu during AMA, Emergency clearing during hostile incident training

Education

Certificate - Peer Support Certified Recovery Mentor

MHACBO
Portland, OR
09.2023

Certified Medixal Assistant - Medical Assisting

Carrington College- Portland
Portland, OR
06.2014

Psycology/Sociology

San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA
2005

High School Diploma -

Thomas Edison High School
Stockton, CA
06.1982

Skills

  • Troubleshooting
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Public Speaking
  • Written Communication
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Problem-Solving
  • Task Prioritization
  • Leadership
  • Computer Skills
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Organizational Skills
  • Research
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Supervision and Leadership
  • Communication
  • Basic Math
  • Active Listening
  • Google Drive
  • Planning

Affiliations

In my spare time I enjoy coloring, creating my own T shirts from art I create & specialty drinks (high in nutrition), I have a desire to become an herbalist. I also enjoy hair styling (cut, color, braiding) and cosmetics. Now add to that reading self- help material and poetry. Did I mention Youtube? LOL.

Timeline

Sub Acute Technician

Hooper Detoxification & Stabilization Center O/C
10.2023 - Current

Casemanager

Joyce Finley Foundation
09.2023 - Current

Residential Care Facilitator

Lifeworks Northwest- Project Network
8/ - Current

Certificate - Peer Support Certified Recovery Mentor

MHACBO

Certified Medixal Assistant - Medical Assisting

Carrington College- Portland

Psycology/Sociology

San Joaquin Delta College

High School Diploma -

Thomas Edison High School
Meryle Lashea SanfordPeer Support Certified Recovery Mentor Residential Care Facilitator