Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
Certification
Languages
Traveling
Work Availability
Timeline
Sadedrah Williams

Sadedrah Williams

Philadelphia,PA
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.
Albert Schweitzer

Summary

Empathetic and solutions-oriented behavioral health professional with over 7 years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health needs, and behavioral challenges. Strong background in case management, client advocacy, crisis intervention, and care coordination. Proven ability to work cross-functionally with families, educators, and healthcare professionals. Seeking a remote opportunity where I can apply my client-focused mindset and leadership skills to drive positive outcomes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Facilitator Intern

Girls Inc. Philadelphia Juvenile Detention Center
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • I was a facilitator that taught young girls from ages 6-14 about sex education, media literacy, leadership, community service, and how to promote a healthy lifestyle.

Recovery Specialist Intern

WEDGE RECOVERY CENTERS
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • Helped older adults by providing them knowledge on various topics such as trauma, relapse, building motor skills, and how to maintain a healthy relationship.

Special Education Paraprofessional

School District Of Philadelphia
02.2017 - 02.2023
  • I provide 1:1 support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • I provide modified suggestions to parents, teachers, and students for adolescents with IDD.
  • Assist with Individual Education Planning

Program Specialist

NHS Human Services
05.2016 - 01.2017
  • I served as a supervisor currently working with IDD individuals, a leader inside the classroom, completed assessments, and helped the company create individual goal plans for consumers.

Income Maintenance Caseworker

Commonwealth of pa
03.2024 - Current
  • Improved efficiency by developing standardized documentation templates for case records and correspondence.
  • Made referrals to appropriate services.
  • Promoted positive relationships with community partners by maintaining professional communication at all times during referrals or service coordination efforts.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate information regarding benefits eligibility and program requirements.
  • Determined if applicants met eligibility for public assistance programs.
  • Ensured client confidentiality through strict adherence to privacy policies when handling sensitive personal information.
  • Conducted thorough interviews with clients to assess their needs and determine appropriate services or referrals.
  • Identified potential instances of fraud or abuse within the income maintenance system by carefully reviewing case documentation for inconsistencies or discrepancies.
  • Expedited resolution of client concerns by addressing questions promptly or escalating issues to supervisors as needed.

Administrative Assistant

Volunteers of America Delaware Valley
02.2016 - 03.2016
  • Handled the consumer's funds regarding their monthly expenses, obtained monthly banking data for each consumer, scheduled interviews, updated the department staffing chart, and created profiles for all new hires.

Residential Program Counselor

Volunteers of America Delaware Valley
04.2015 - 02.2016
  • Assist individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental illnesses in helping them live more independently
  • I assisted the consumers with laundry, housekeeping, shopping, grooming needs, and crisis intervention strategies.

Education

A.A.S - Behavioral Health and Human Services

Community College of Philadelphia
12.2014

Certificate - Youth Work

Community College of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
12.2014

Skills

  • Case Management & Care Coordination
  • Behavioral & Mental Health Support
  • Individualized Service Planning (ISPs/IEPs)
  • Client Advocacy & Engagement
  • Crisis De-escalation & Intervention
  • Remote Communication & Documentation
  • Microsoft Office & EHR/Data Entry
  • Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 20 staff members.
  • Graduated college with Honors.

Additional Information

  • Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Certification

  • Youth Work Training Certificate - 2012

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Traveling

I love to travel and learn about various cultures around the world!

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Income Maintenance Caseworker - Commonwealth of pa
03.2024 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional - School District Of Philadelphia
02.2017 - 02.2023
Program Specialist - NHS Human Services
05.2016 - 01.2017
Administrative Assistant - Volunteers of America Delaware Valley
02.2016 - 03.2016
Residential Program Counselor - Volunteers of America Delaware Valley
04.2015 - 02.2016
Program Facilitator Intern - Girls Inc. Philadelphia Juvenile Detention Center
01.2014 - 12.2014
Recovery Specialist Intern - WEDGE RECOVERY CENTERS
01.2014 - 12.2014
Community College of Philadelphia - A.A.S, Behavioral Health and Human Services
Community College of Philadelphia - Certificate, Youth Work

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