Rachel Sowell
Daly City,CA
Summary
Talented Case Manager adept at handling high caseloads without sacrificing quality of care. Operates in high-pressure environments while recommending best resources and courses of action to benefit patient needs and return each to optimal quality of life.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project
08.2022 - Current
- Manage high case load of 60+ to ensure clients are attending court and meeting their release requirements
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
- Assess new clients daily for programming
- Connect with other community programs to ensure client is getting their needs met
- Assist with the Initial Assessment Team collaborating with other coworkers to create a new assessment tool.
- Facilitated successful transitions between levels of care by developing detailed discharge plans and coordinating resources.
Academic Intern
U.C Berkeley Labor Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Edited documents to keep company materials free of grammar errors.
- Contributed to the development of scholarly publications by conducting literature reviews, summarizing findings, and proofreading manuscripts.
- Participated in regular progress meetings to update project leads on accomplishments, challenges faced, and next steps moving forward.
Legal Assistance
San Francisco Public Defender’s Office
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Participated in client meetings alongside supervising attorneys, gaining valuable exposure to diverse areas of practice within the firm.
- Provided valuable insights during case strategy meetings, drawing upon extensive legal research and analysis.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant case law and legislation, ensuring accurate advice was provided to attorneys at all times.
- Supported attorneys in preparing for trials by organizing case materials and drafting legal documents.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice -
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Office, Including; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Legal Reading/Writing
- Written and verbal communication
- Interviewing skills
- Social Work
- Positive Attitude
- Case Documentation
- Case Planning
- Client meetings
- Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
Worked closely with UCLA Law School administration to meet with practicing attorney's to gain skills
Fellowships
- San Francisco City Hall, Willie Brown Fellow
- UCLA Law School Fellow
- San Francisco State University Moot Court/Mock Trial
Personal Information
Title: Case Manager
UCLA LAW SCHOOL FELLOW
Spent the summer working with UCLA Law School Administration to work closely with practicing attorney's to gain knowledge of everyday expectations and learning up to date sofeware
Timeline
Case Manager
San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project
08.2022 - Current
Academic Intern
U.C Berkeley Labor Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
Legal Assistance
San Francisco Public Defender’s Office
11.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice -
San Francisco State University
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