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Rachelle Ellis

Murphy,NC

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Housing Specialist

Vaya Health
Murphy, NC
05.2022 - Current
  • Managed housing programs (Vaya's Independence Project and One Time Assistance Housing Support Grant) for Vaya Health members.
  • Responded promptly to housing inquiries for linkage to community housing resources.
  • Coordinated MH/SU/IDD services for Vaya members to maintain safe housing.
  • Assisted in the implementation of housing policies and procedures.
  • Negotiated leases between landlords and tenants in order to secure affordable rental units.
  • Facilitated communication between landlords, tenants, social service providers, government agencies, legal representatives.
  • Participated in community meetings to discuss housing issues.
  • Coordinated with local organizations to ensure timely delivery of services.
  • Maintained accurate records, files, and reports of program activities.

Mobile Crisis Qualified Professional

NcgCare/ACS
Murphy, NC
04.2019 - 05.2021
  • Answered a mobile crisis 24/7 line for the 7 western counties of North Carolina.
  • Triage and assessment of suicidal and homicidal risk level of individuals.
  • Linkage to community resources for outpatient and inpatient mental health and substance use treatment.
  • Coordinated with community organizations, schools, hospitals, law enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders involved in providing crisis services.
  • Attended weekly team meetings to discuss cases, review protocols, and share best practices.
  • Completed documentation in a timely manner in a electronic medical record.

Director of Supportive Living Services

NcgCare/ACS
Murphy, NC
12.2017 - 04.2019
  • Director over six MH/IDD group homes in Murphy, NC.
  • Supervised supportive living staff to ensure proper services are delieved to the residents.
  • Provided trainings to supportive living staff.
  • Maintained staff schedules to ensures coverage of group homes.
  • Collaborated with staff, residents, family/guardians, and community agencies to ensure residents needs are met.

Hotel Housekeeper

Sea Isle Motel- Family Owned Business
Anna Maria, FL
  • Conducted deep cleaning of rooms and bathrooms to enhance guest experience and maintain health standards.
  • Changed bed linens, made beds with fresh linens after guests checked out.
  • Cleaned and polished furniture, fixtures and other surfaces in guest rooms.
  • Vacuumed carpets, dusted furniture, washed windows and walls.
  • Transported trash from hotel rooms to designated areas on a regular basis.
  • Inspected bathrooms for cleanliness and replenishment of supplies.
  • Assisted with laundry duties such as washing towels and sheets.
  • Stocked supplies such as drinking glasses, linens, toiletries and cleaning products.

Education

BSW - Social Work

Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, NC
05-2007

Timeline

Housing Specialist

Vaya Health
05.2022 - Current

Mobile Crisis Qualified Professional

NcgCare/ACS
04.2019 - 05.2021

Director of Supportive Living Services

NcgCare/ACS
12.2017 - 04.2019

Hotel Housekeeper

Sea Isle Motel- Family Owned Business

BSW - Social Work

Mars Hill University
Rachelle Ellis