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Certification
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Quanisha Barfield

Miami,FL

Summary

Versatile Client Service Coordinator and Project Manager with background successfully executing diverse project tasks to meet deadlines. Highly skilled at communicating with colleagues, monitoring status and achieving key milestones. Enthusiastic problem solver and talented team player with superior planning and decision-making skills.

Overview

11
years of professional experience
4
Certification

Work History

Independent Living Systems, ILS

Client Support Manager
12.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Assess needs of clients with mental health, cognitive impairments, and memory care, in a comprehensive manner.
  • Manage and maintain rapport with a caseload of 100 clients.
  • Delegate tasks, with deadlines, to LTSS employees.
  • Provide detailed information, in a timely manner.

· Enforce grievance policy and complaint reporting, as needed.

  • Coordinate and monitor services rendered through community care planning systems and spreadsheets.
  • Monitor services rendered by three to five housing facilities.
  • Complete monthly review to ensure services provided are aligned with recommended services listed in care plan.
  • Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
  • Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.
  • Collaborated with community members to develop and implement service initiatives.
  • Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
  • Analyzed trends and data to inform decision-making and program development.
  • Make revisions, as needed, to components of care plan to reflect changing needs, problems, and completed goals.
  • Assist in locating suitable living arrangements (nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or home with caregivers.)
  • Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.

Lotus House Women's Shelter
Miami, FL

Resource Coordinator Director
01.2016 - 12.2020

Job overview

  • Provide tools and resources to empower the fulfillment of action plans, all in accordance with the standards of care, policies, procedures, and guidelines established
  • Provide in depth case management, social services referrals, and advocacy of a full range of services and benefits offered in the community for a diverse population
  • Managed 25 individuals and assessed the adequacy of the individualized care plan on a weekly basis
  • Reduced expenses by analyzing compensation policies and implementing competitive programs while ensuring adherence to legal requirements.
  • Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
  • Daily file tracking and reporting individual progress toward the fulfillment of action plans and compliance with such standards within 24 hours
  • Identify service gaps and locate needed resources for clients, including housing, (HUD, Rapid Rehousing, and TBRA) employment, education, and other support
  • short term and long term programs within scope of client needs.
  • Resolve crisis problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support.
  • Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
  • Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones
  • Monitored programming trends to keep content relevant and up-to-date
  • Assisted with grant writing and fundraising efforts to secure funding and sustain program long-term.
  • Monitored programming schedules, conformance to guidelines and quality
  • Created and enforced programming standards to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Analyzed program data by tracking and reporting program outcomes to identify areas of improvement
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations
  • Created and delivered program training and education to keep participants knowledgeable about program and provide necessary skills to participate productively
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations
  • Collaborated with other program coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services
  • Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance
  • Developed program marketing and outreach strategies to increase awareness and attract new participants

The Alternative Programs Inc
Miami, FL

Adult Intake Counselor
07.2015 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Complete social casework in providing direct and referral services to the offender and ex-offender population
  • Interview and prepare client intake forms
  • Access client's need for community service needs (Housing, SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, Employment, Mental Health, Drug Treatment, Educational Training, and Transportation.)
  • Monitor client's compliance with program Rules and Regulations
  • Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
  • Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
  • Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
  • Developed and expanded referral system of service providers to assist clients in attaining services.
  • Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
  • Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
  • Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
  • Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.

G4S Solutions

Armed Security Officer
10.2013 - 11.2014

Job overview

  • Provided detailed reports of infractions and criminal acts to law enforcement for trial or hearing procedures
  • Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
  • Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Checked personnel ID badges and issued temporary credentials to visitors.
  • Inspected and adjusted security systems, equipment and machinery to maximize coverage of parking lots and building interior and exterior.
  • Maintained physical fitness to perform physically demanding job tasks.
  • Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
  • Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
  • Underwent and maintained firearms certification in compliance with state laws and organizational standards.

GBG's Printing Service
Miami, FL

Office Manager
12.2011 - 10.2013

Job overview

  • Managed over 10 employees
  • Microsoft Excel to keep data of inventory, budgets, and orders
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
  • Integrated logistics systems into company processes to improve operations and manage work orders and price changes
  • Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs using Microsoft Excel
  • Tracked and recorded expenses and reconciled accounts to maintain accurate, current and compliant financial records.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
  • Controlled finances to lower costs and keep business operating within budget.
  • Reported to senior management on organizational performance and progress toward goals.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
  • Managed compliance to keep organization operating within legal and regulatory guidelines.

Education

Nova Southeastern University

MBA from Business Administration, Management
05.2020

Miami Dade College

Bachelor of Science from Public Safety Management
05.2013

Miami Dade College

Associate of Arts from Criminal Justice
05.2010

Miami Northwestern Senior High School

High School Diploma
06.2008

Skills

  • Computer Literacy
  • Positive relationship development
  • Microsoft Office
  • Communication Skills
  • Care Quality Assessments
  • Program Management
  • Family and Patient Support
  • Staff Development
  • Process Improvement
  • Project Coordination
  • Needs Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Training and Development

Certification

  • Victims Services Practitioner Designation (VSPD)
  • Behavioral Health Case Manager (CBHCM) Florida Board of Certification
  • First Aid and CPR Certification
  • BLS Certification

Timeline

Client Support Manager

Independent Living Systems, ILS
12.2020 - Current

Resource Coordinator Director

Lotus House Women's Shelter
01.2016 - 12.2020

Adult Intake Counselor

The Alternative Programs Inc
07.2015 - 01.2016

Armed Security Officer

G4S Solutions
10.2013 - 11.2014

Office Manager

GBG's Printing Service
12.2011 - 10.2013

Nova Southeastern University

MBA from Business Administration, Management

Miami Dade College

Bachelor of Science from Public Safety Management

Miami Dade College

Associate of Arts from Criminal Justice

Miami Northwestern Senior High School

High School Diploma
Quanisha Barfield