Sekaya Bradsher
Sacramento
Summary
A goal-oriented Counselor and facilitator with over 5 years of comprehensive experience in the mental health, foster care, and housing fields. In addition to developing and facilitating workshops, I've enjoy providing trauma-informed and recovery-centered advocacy, case management, counseling services to disabled youth and adults who experience homelessness, poor mental health substance abuse, domestic violence and incarceration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Support Counselor
FosterHope Sacramento
07.2025 - Current
- Developed and facilitated interactive workshop content to enhance youth engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support services.
- Developed personalized care plans to address emotional and behavioral needs.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies to de-escalate challenging situations.
- Advocated for clients' needs within community resources and educational systems.
- Educated families on coping mechanisms during difficult transitions or crises involving their loved ones under our care.
Lead Care Manager
United and Guided
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Medi-Cal billing
- Coordinate referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, mental health providers, and other enabling services for patients
- Facilitate workshops for youth and families experiencing homelessness
- Provide conflict mediation using restorative listening/justice and Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Document all client encounters
- Conduct community outreach at community events
- Evaluate employee performance and provided feedback during supervision meetings
Lead Care Manager
Independent Living Systems
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Evaluated employee performance and coached team members, increasing quality of work and employee motivation
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for residents, addressing physical, emotional, and cognitive needs
- Coordinated appointments with healthcare professionals for routine check-ups or specialized treatments necessary for each resident''s condition
- Established and maintained relationships with clients, families and community partners to coordinate services to meet client's needs
- Conducted regular home visits to evaluate living conditions and provide ongoing support as needed to maintain optimal outcomes for clients in permanent housing placements
- Streamlined case management processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness with thorough documentation practices.
Lead Case Manager
Titanium Health Care
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Conducted mental health assessments
- Coordinated patient transportation to and from doctors appointments
- Input MediCal billing codes
- Documented telephonic and in-person encounters
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address the patient needs and create successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions through effective intervention and care planning
Housing Navigator
WellSpace Health
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources
- Submitted housing deposit requests to Medi-Cal providers Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals
- Assessed risk factors of patients and submitted referrals for further services
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services, referrals, and supports
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes
Instructor
Passport To Learning
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Facilitated anger management/cognitive reconstructing sessions in person and virtually
- Modeled positive behavior, good problem-solving skills, emotional regulation, and relationship-building abilities to improve clients' social integration
- Supported neuro-divergent youth and adults in building multi-faceted skillset to promote independence and self-confidence
- Customized strategies based on individuals' goals and strengths
- Supported clients with identifying challenges and setting goals
Case Manager
Unity Care Group
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Provided comprehensive, community-based care to caseload of 20 clients in foster care system
- Collaborated with external agencies to meet educational and transitional needs of clients
- Developed positive relationships with foster youth to communication and encourage involvement for student growth
- Monitored client progress and reviewed and revised TILP to meet emerging client needs
- Developed and implemented transition services plan to facilitate movement from housing/education program to another.
Youth Advocate
STARS Behavioral Health Group
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Successfully managed caseload of 16 clients, supporting them in developing and maintaining support networks by identifying and utilizing community resources and services
- Conducted assessments to determine types of services individuals required
- Developed and facilitated employment readiness and healthy communication workshops
- Completed and submitted necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records
Education
Bachelors Degree - Criminal Justice: Corrections
California state university Stanislaus
Turlock, CA07-2020
General Education - undefined
California State University Humboldt
Arcata, CA06-2015
Skills
- Community Outreach and Collaboration
- Curriculum Development
- Crisis Intervention
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Direct and Effective Communication
- Time Management
- Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist
- Advocacy
- Staff Education and Training
- Workshop Coordination
Certification
- Adult, Child and Infant First Aid CPR/AED, American Red Cross, 01/01/24
Timeline
Youth Support Counselor
FosterHope Sacramento
07.2025 - Current
Lead Care Manager
United and Guided
03.2025 - 07.2025
Lead Care Manager
Independent Living Systems
02.2024 - 03.2025
Lead Case Manager
Titanium Health Care
11.2023 - 02.2024
Housing Navigator
WellSpace Health
01.2023 - 11.2023
Instructor
Passport To Learning
07.2022 - 01.2023
Case Manager
Unity Care Group
02.2022 - 05.2022
Youth Advocate
STARS Behavioral Health Group
09.2020 - 02.2022
Bachelors Degree - Criminal Justice: Corrections
California state university Stanislaus
General Education - undefined
California State University Humboldt