Michelle Winingnear
Lebanon,MO
Summary
Energetic Community Support Specialist committed to applying client-centered approaches to support individual needs. Established relationships with community and business resources for outreach and direct support purposes. Dependable professional with superior work ethic and dedication to organizational goals.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Support Specialist
Compass Health Network
Lebanon, MO
02.2015 - Current
- Coordinated referrals and community resources for individuals and families
- Communicated care needs with counselors, nurses, and case managers
- Scheduled appointments and follow-up services for community members
- Delivered outreach support for Compass Health Network community programs
- Transported clients to job interviews, medical appointments and mental health visits to meet basic needs.
- Prepared referrals for support services and resources to assist consumers in obtaining self-sufficiency.
- Developed strength-based, solution-focused individualized goal and action plan to promote permanent housing and self-sufficiency.
Early Head Start Home Visitor
SCMCAA
Poplar Bluff, Missouri
02.2012 - 12.2012
- Developed home-based lessons for private household learning goals.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Guided behavior using calm routines and clear expectations.
- Communicated learning updates with parents and household caregivers.
- Prepared lesson materials, supplies, and learning activities.
- Supported social development through discussion, play, and independent work.
- Conducted weekly parent-teacher meetings to discuss learning objectives and progress.
- Implemented behavior management techniques appropriate for each child's age level.
- Coordinated referrals and community resources for individuals and families
- Supported clients with behavioral health navigation at Compass Health Network
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO 09.1988 - 05.1993
Skills
- Case management
- Referral coordination
- Crisis intervention
- Electronic health records
- Community outreach
- Client advocacy
- Resource coordination
- Service scheduling
- Mental health awareness
- Substance abuse awareness
- Family engagement
- Housing assistance
- Active listening
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Conflict mediation
- De-escalation techniques
- Time management
- Mental health
Timeline
Community Support Specialist
Compass Health Network
02.2015 - Current
Early Head Start Home Visitor
SCMCAA
02.2012 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southeast Missouri State University
09.1988 - 05.1993