Renee Chesebro
Oneida
Summary
A devoted professional who proactively and quickly identifies the best course of action for given scenarios. Confident handling tasks independently and in teams with a highly organized approach to work. Strong advocate for those in need and committed to providing best possible service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Housing/Benefits Speclialist
Maxwell House By Liberty Resources Inc
06.2023 - Current
- Helping residents establish and maintain benefits to cover their cost of living in the Program as well as for personal needs
- Work with clients on applying for HUD/Section 8 vouchers or other housing programs to establish long term residency and remain in recovery.
- Negotiated with landlords and real estate agents to obtain vacant apartments for clients with histories of homelessness, mental illness and substance abuse, occupying over 20 apartments by providing direct, hands-on support services.
Crisis responder
Mobile Crisis, Liberty Resources Inc
09.2019 - Current
- Provided crisis support and de-escalation in the community to lessen unnecessary hospitalizations and arrests.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Maintained client records to document assessment, treatment plans and progress.
- Offered supportive counseling and crisis intervention to individuals in crisis.
Certified Peer Specialist
Short Term Crisis Respite By Liberty Resources Inc
06.2016 - 06.2023
- Working with community members experiencing mental health crisis as well as behavioral and emotional crisis to help stabilize clients and make connections with other service providers and programs as necessary.
- Connected clients with available resources to further treatment goals.
- Conducted assessments and documented updates in EHR.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oneida High School
New York State Certified Peer Specialist, - Peer Support
Academy of Peer Services
New York 05.2017
Skills
- Worked as the Lead Peer Specialist with multiple peers under my direct supervision
- Application Assessments
- Recipient Interviewing
- Exemplary communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite
- Many trainings in behavioral healthcare field
- Safe Talk, Mental Health First Aid, ASIST, Intentional Peer Support, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care
Timeline
Housing/Benefits Speclialist
Maxwell House By Liberty Resources Inc
06.2023 - Current
Crisis responder
Mobile Crisis, Liberty Resources Inc
09.2019 - Current
Certified Peer Specialist
Short Term Crisis Respite By Liberty Resources Inc
06.2016 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Oneida High School
New York State Certified Peer Specialist, - Peer Support
Academy of Peer Services
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