Michael Kaiser
Auburn,California
Summary
Experienced advocate with over ten years of frontline work supporting at-risk populations impacted by homelessness, poverty, mental health challenges, and the criminal justice system. Skilled in strategic planning, project management, and building collaborative relationships to secure essential services for individuals in need. Adept at balancing multiple responsibilities and working in high-stress environments to achieve transformative outcomes for clients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Service Coordinator/Case Manager, MHRS
El Hogar Community Services
Sacramento, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Serve as a Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS), providing psycho-forensic case management and psychosocial rehabilitation, consistently meeting 100% of productivity targets
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop treatment plans, and manage housing plans for individuals at risk of homelessness, adhering to MHRS standards
- Collaborate with clients to create holistic support systems addressing mental health, substance abuse, and housing challenges
- Successfully linked over 40 clients to community resources, improving their housing stability and mental health
- Meet deadlines for treatment development, program transfers, and crisis interventions while upholding MHRS guidelines.
Community Building Assistant
Central City Concern
Portland, OR
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Ensured livability and safety for over 200 residents in Central City Concern-owned buildings, including those transitioning from incarceration and prison mental health settings, resolving conflicts and creating equitable solutions
- Supported formerly incarcerated individuals in reentry, helping them address mental health, substance abuse, and housing challenges
- Led community-building initiatives that improved resident engagement and reduced incidents by 25%
- Collected and analyzed data to report building occupancy trends, incident reports, and resident logs to leadership
- Assisted over 50 residents with housing assessments, creating goal-driven plans to prevent homelessness and recidivism
- Regularly worked flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to meet the needs of the community.
Mental Health Peer Companion Manager
State of Oregon/DOC
Salem, OR
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Managed peer support teams in a prison mental health setting, helping incarcerated individuals address mental health challenges and develop housing solutions for reentry into society
- Implemented peer-led mental health programs that increased participation by 30% among incarcerated individuals
- Created goal-oriented plans for inmates, resulting in a 20% reduction in recidivism and homelessness among program participants post-release
- Led conflict resolution initiatives, de-escalating high-tension situations within the prison to promote a safer living environment
- Built partnerships with correctional facility leaders and local community resources to improve mental health support for inmates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science and Government
Harris University
Florida, FLSkills
- Strategic Planning, Policies, and Procedures
- Project Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Training and Development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution and De-escalation
- Grant Writing
Certification
- Grant Writing
- Conflict Resolution
- De-escalation
Leadershipcommittees
- Willamette University Transformative Justice Initiative, Former Board Member
- State of Oregon Criminal Justice Commission, Grant Committee Member
Timeline
Service Coordinator/Case Manager, MHRS
El Hogar Community Services
01.2023 - Current
Community Building Assistant
Central City Concern
01.2021 - 01.2023
Mental Health Peer Companion Manager
State of Oregon/DOC
01.2016 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Political Science and Government
Harris University
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