To secure a career opportunity to fully utilize my education and skills, which contributing to the success of the company. Allowing for continues skill growth and management opportunism.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
SSCT
Illinois Department of Human Services
Galesburg, IL
01.2023 - Current
Receives on the job training for a period of six to twelve months to develop the knowledge, understanding and practical skills needed to manage a public assistance caseload such as Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) including earned income cases, Medical Assistance No Grant (MANG) including Spenddown cases, Aid to the Aged, Blind and Disabled (AABD), Group Care, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or other such cases
Informs clients of the changes in the State’s Welfare Programs, work incentive programs, child support services and encourages client participation in these programs
Receives training in managing earned income cases and in determining continued eligibility for TANF
Evaluates requests and identifies special needs of client for referral to appropriate services
Receives training in records and updating case status changes, such as change in address, unit composition and number, budget computation, SNAP and medical eligibility
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Housing Case Manager
Christian Community Health Center
Chicago, IL
12.2020 - 01.2023
Conducts a minimum of one monthly face to face contact per client
Provides a minimum of one monthly home visit per client or as needed
Complete chronological progress notes within three days of contact with client or collateral encounter
Develop initial service plan specific and tailored to the client needs identified during initial intake assessment/ screening assessment process
Revise or update service plans every six months or based upon the client’s level of need
Completion of referral documentation and informed consent for supportive services
Provides advocacy, support
And linkages/ referrals to community resources
Update clients files to ensure a record all clients level activities
Completion of monthly statistical report and submit to immediate Supervisor by the last Wednesday of each month
Adherence with the Agency’s code of ethics and HIPPA Regulations for confidentiality
Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Case Manager
SGA YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES
Chicago, IL
01.2020 - 12.2021
Provide services and resources to at risk adolescents
Complete the Intake process with the families
Creates a case plan for youth based on their determined risk level
Facilitates clients access to community resources, including mental health services, recreational activities, food, substance abuse and other supportive services
Conducts the client YASI (Youth Assessment Screening Instrument) to collect legal history, family, school, mental health, aggression, attitudes, skills and employment as appropriate regarding the clients' needs
Monitors effectiveness of services provided
Meet with the families on a weekly basis to complete any documents needed, to provide updates and to discuss the client's progress
Documents all clients contacts and all services provided in progress notes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology -
Jackson State University
12.2019
Skills
Community Resource Navigation Programs
Mental Health Crisis Response
Eligibility Requirements
Client Home Visits
Client Needs Assessments
Case Management
Implementing Client Care Plans
Interdepartmental Collaboration
Care Coordination
Legal Compliance
Client and Family Interviews
Career Development
Strengthsandattributes
Dependable, Versatile, Resilient, Goal oriented, Benefits of obtaining Psychology Degree.