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Michele H. Johnson

Sunnyvale,CA

Summary

Dedicated Case Manager with experience in providing support to dual-diagnosed clients and unhoused individuals at the County Of Santa Clara- Excelled in outreach and case documentation, significantly improving client access to community resources. Skilled in fostering client independence and maintaining strict confidentiality, Familiar with community resources and have created relationships with community providers as well.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Worker

County Of Santa Clara
03.2023 - Current
  • Support for clients who are dual diagnosed and/or mental illness in a residential setting
  • medication support for residential clients
  • safety/ perimeter checks of facility
  • complete shift notes- providing safety information for each shift
  • monitor clients during meals / safety
  • administer drug test/ breathalyzer if needed.


Outreach Case Manager (THAP & EIH Guadalupe)

LifeMoves
08.2022 - Current
  • completes intakes, updates VI-SPDAT to unhoused individuals ( located along the Guadalupe/ Columbus Park.
  • provide community linkages (Here4You hotline, transportation support to community resources/ appointments)
  • supporting individuals with housing readiness documents.
  • maintains confidentiality of client files HIPAA
  • collaborates with partnering agencies in order to assist individuals with their housing goals.
  • provides water, hygiene, food, tents / outdoor necessities/ when available.
  • understanding of Harm Reduction and Motivational Interviewing.
  • Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.



Homeless Outreach Specialist

HomeFirst
05.2019 - 04.2020

-Provide outreach to encampments , emergency shelter and other county and community sites

-Engage with individuals by listening and validating any concerns or issues while providing support as needed to work through any barriers the individual is facing. -Provide information and referral to HomeFirst Homeless Helpline and services available to the unhoused community. -Transport program participants, in an agency vehicle, to the main shelter for temporary housing -Provide information and referral to HomeFirst Homeless Helpline and services available to the unhoused community.

  • Recorded, transcribed and maintained confidential client information into applicant tracking system and database.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
05-2010

Skills

  • Case management
  • Case documentation
  • Time management
  • Active listening
  • Community resources

Timeline

Community Worker

County Of Santa Clara
03.2023 - Current

Outreach Case Manager (THAP & EIH Guadalupe)

LifeMoves
08.2022 - Current

Homeless Outreach Specialist

HomeFirst
05.2019 - 04.2020

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

San Jose State University
Michele H. Johnson