Renanzo Williams
New Orleans,Louisiana
Summary
Compassionate and caring HIV Counselor who has found purpose in supporting individuals with HIV in obtaining services. Competent Medical Social Worker experienced in providing clients with necessary education and coordinating program referrals. Proficient in obtaining and maintaining records of clients and working with the county, local clinics and organizations to eliminate barriers that prevent community members from receiving adequate health care. Comes from a collaborative, non-profit background being adaptive to rapid changes for organization expansion while remaining calm in the face of developing protocol's and systems to ensure sustainability and success of program deliverables. Dedicated analysis and well-developed skills in communication and time management. Sharp and passionate with urgency to complete projects on time.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sexual and Mental Health Service Navigator
Hetrick Martin Institut
08.2022 - Current
- Provided risk assessments for to clients asses behaviors and activities that would put them at risk for contracting H.I.V. while coming up with safer sex strategies that fit their lifestyle.
- Managed and scheduled daily site operations for COVID and HIV/STI testing.
- PrEP and PEP navigation.
- Collected urine, throat and rectal samples to be tested for STI's and STD's.
- Maintained full compliance with HIPPA and OSHA standards.
- Linkage to care coordinator for PLWH.
- Coordinated and attended off-site sexual health education and testing events for local community partners.
- Collected demographic and medical information to conduct intake for patients with HIV.
- Documented and maintained client records with strict attention to confidentiality.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for clients.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Provided evidence-based therapeutic interventions and crisis management to clients to lessen negative on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
Lead HIV & STI Tester
Heat Program Sunydown State Medical Center
10.2018 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with case managers to assist clients in identifying resources for mental health treatment, substance abuse programs, domestic violence services and housing assistance.
- Conducted scientific-based prevention education sessions with HIV positive individuals through workshops and social marketing activities.
- Managed enrollment, transportation, and paperwork for individuals to take advantage of community resources.
- Worked directly with patient treatment teams and participated in care coordination procedures.
- Targeted specific community groups with wellness and disease management information.
- Led outreach activities to target specific demographics and promote health initiatives.
- Set up community health education and promotion programs to reduce chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with external organizations to coordinate health and social services.
- Explained required eligibility applications to patients and helped complete applications for services.
- Wrote and distributed informational materials on chronic diseases, infant mortality, substance abuse, and other community health concerns.
- Helped vulnerable individuals navigate complex healthcare system.
Education
No Degree -
University of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA06.2013
High School Diploma -
Vilseck High School
Vilseck Germany2012
Skills
- Sexual Health Counselor
- Specimen Collection and Handling
- Documentation, Data, Inventory and Client Scheduling management
- Linkage to Care Coordination
- Patient flow management
- Case Management
- Volunteer supervision and training
- On and off-site event planning
- Community Partner Networker
- Staff and educator guidance
- Curriculum development and oversight
- Team collaboration
- Client Advocacy
- Client-Centered Counseling
Accomplishments
- Staff Leader of 2022
- Sitting on the board of Brooklyn knows ending HIV epidemic.
- Help organized community events serving over 1,000 people at once.
- Drug and alcohol abuse counseling
Timeline
Sexual and Mental Health Service Navigator
Hetrick Martin Institut
08.2022 - Current
Lead HIV & STI Tester
Heat Program Sunydown State Medical Center
10.2018 - 08.2022
No Degree -
University of Dubuque
High School Diploma -
Vilseck High School
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