Renea Maxfield
Lead Housing Specialist
Brooklyn Park,MN
Summary
Caring Housing Specialist committed to maintaining positive communications and relationships with clients, property managers, landlords and housing agencies in seven county-metro area. Expertise in providing housing coordination services, supporting clients in maintaining independent housing goals and performing thorough housing inspections. Excellent case management, recordkeeping and problem-solving capabilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Housing Specialist
Pillar Services
07.2022 - Current
- Explained criteria for public housing and assisted eligible low-income families with application process.
- Collected and analyzed client income, credit report, assets and debts to determine eligibility for housing program.
- Completed data entry, maintained filing system for housing program participants and entered and retrieved data for accuracy, completeness and privacy.
Housing Resource Navigator
Minneapolis Community & Technical College
08.2021 - Current
- Explained rental and housing regulations to clients and helped each discover best options for housing.
- Identified and built relations with landlords and brokers to provide suitable and affordable units to meet clients' needs.
- Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker
People Incorporated
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Devised and enhanced treatment strategies to promote continued progress
- Provided counseling and support to clients with chemical dependency issues
- Facilitate flow of scheduled activities and treatment
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to meet needs of individuals with mental health issues
Direct Support Professional
REM-The Mentor Network
12.2013 - 08.2017
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance
- Supervised and supported activities of daily living such as medication administration and personal hygiene
- Support treatment plan of clients in partnership with clinical staff
TRIO Counselor
Purdue University Calumet
07.1998 - 07.2013
- Provide support, guidance and academic advising for college prep
- Develop, plan, coordinate, facilitate events and workshops to address academic and personal needs
- Consistently provided exceptional service and attention to customers and stakeholders
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science
Calumet College of St. Joseph
Whiting, IN05.1997
Skills
- Data collection and documentation
- Ability to leverage community resources
- Client Goal Planning
- Comprehensive Family Support
- Tracking client progress
- Tenant Rights
- Partnership Building
- Client Advocacy
- Cultural Competency
- Housing Counseling
- Housing Stability Planning
- Supportive Services Referral
- Affordable Housing Expertise
- Eviction Prevention
- Affordable housing
- Case Management
- Tenant rights
- Compliance Monitoring
Timeline
Lead Housing Specialist
Pillar Services
07.2022 - Current
Housing Resource Navigator
Minneapolis Community & Technical College
08.2021 - Current
Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker
People Incorporated
08.2017 - 05.2021
Direct Support Professional
REM-The Mentor Network
12.2013 - 08.2017
TRIO Counselor
Purdue University Calumet
07.1998 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science
Calumet College of St. Joseph
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