Michelle Chavis
Mastic Beach,NY
Summary
Highly organized, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Compassionate, empathic and great listening skills. Personal experience with Bipolar for over 20 years.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker/ Peer Specialist
Well Life Network
Brentwood, NY
08.2019 - Current
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
Intensive Case Manager
Federation Of Organizations
Patchogue, NY
02.2003 - 05.2006
- Maintained case load of 12 consumers, visiting them once a week
- Supervised two Supported Case Managers who had a case load of 30 each and visited them twice a month
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Real Estate Agent
Remax
Setauket, NY
10.2017 - 08.2019
- Advised buyers through steps of purchasing new homesin Eastern Long Island area
- Negotiated final sales prices with home sellers.
- Presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
Medical Transporter
Islandwide Transportation
Mastic Beach, NY
08.2012 - 09.2015
- Transported customers to various medical appointment
- Kept daily driving log
Home Health Aide
Recco And Right At Home
Smithtown And Medford, NY
11.2010 - 08.2012
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and other errands
- Performed basic household chores, including washing floors, washing dishes, vacuuming, garbage disposal and dusting.
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Seafield Center Inc.
Riverhead, NY
10.2006 - 01.2008
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Completed required documentation in timely manner.
- Completed psychosocial assessments
Program Coordinator
Federation Of Organizations
Brentwood, NY
05.2005 - 02.2006
- Coordinated Supported Housing Program of over 70 houses and over 150 consumers
- Trained , Evaluated and Interviewed staff as needed
- Supervised, Advised and Motivated staff of five housing counselors
- Set and oversaw yearly $[Amount] budget to cover [Number] hours of new station programming.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
State University of New York At Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NYPeer Specialist Certification
NY Peer Specialist
2019
Skills
- Skilled in Psychosocial assessments
- Skilled in Group therapy
- Extensive knowledge of Bipolar disorder from personal experience
- Case management skills
- Skilled in strengths-based solution-focused therapy
Timeline
Social Worker/ Peer Specialist
Well Life Network
08.2019 - Current
Real Estate Agent
Remax
10.2017 - 08.2019
Medical Transporter
Islandwide Transportation
08.2012 - 09.2015
Home Health Aide
Recco And Right At Home
11.2010 - 08.2012
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Seafield Center Inc.
10.2006 - 01.2008
Program Coordinator
Federation Of Organizations
05.2005 - 02.2006
Intensive Case Manager
Federation Of Organizations
02.2003 - 05.2006
Master of Arts - Social Work
State University of New York At Stony Brook
Peer Specialist Certification
NY Peer Specialist