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Shalon Jones

New Orleans,LA

Summary

Community Engagement and Program Management professional with experience designing and leading outreach strategies that drive participation across diverse communities. Skilled in building partnerships with community organizations, facilitating engagement initiatives, and coaching individuals and teams to successfully implement programs. Experienced in developing culturally responsive engagement plans, tracking performance metrics, and improving program outcomes through data-informed decisions. Passionate about empowering communities through education, collaboration, and actionable solutions that create meaningful, lasting impact.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Care Support Specialist

Served with Honor
01.2025 - Current
  • Coordination of services for veteran populations by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external partners, strengthening cross-sector relationships and promoting holistic, community-centered support.

• continues to address barriers and improve overall program retention.

• Supports veterans in navigating complex systems by collecting and organizing medical documentation for disability claims and nexus letters, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.

  • Identified and escalated high-risk cases, collaborating with internal teams and community partners to ensure timely interventions and continuity of care.

• Maintaining detailed and secure documentation while managing digital systems to track engagement, outcomes, and service delivery, supporting data-informed decision-making.

• Building upon and nurturing relationships with community-based organizations and service providers to expand access to resources and improve support networks for veteran populations.

• Facilitation of communication between clients, providers, and support teams, ensuring clarity, responsiveness, and alignment across all stakeholders.
• Application of culturally responsive engagement strategies to effectively connect with diverse and underserved populations, fostering trust and long-term community relationships.

  • Assisted clients with service inquiries and technical issues.

Certified Social Worker

Mindoula Health
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Managed caseload of 75 individuals with chronic medical and behavioral conditions, developing personalized care plans to address unique health challenges.
  • Coordinated services among providers, insurers, and community agencies to ensure holistic support and resource access for clients.
  • Conducted comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and risk evaluations, identifying critical needs for tailored interventions.
  • Enhanced adherence and stabilization through structured follow-up, resulting in improved client health outcomes.

Supervised Independent Living Manager

Total Assurance Inc
01.2016 - 01.2025
  • Ensured compliance with state and federal care delivery standards, upholding high-quality service throughout operations.
  • Implemented home health plans aligned with authorized payer services, improving patient care outcomes.
  • Led support for complex care environments, fostering collaboration among care teams to improve service delivery.

Health Coach

St Thomas Community Health Center
New Orleans, Louisiana
01.2016 - 04.2024
  • Developed and implemented outreach strategies designed to nurture long-term relationships with community members, partners, and local leaders.

• Tracked program participation and engagement metrics, using data and feedback to evaluate program effectiveness and improve outreach strategies for patients.

  • Guided clients in setting realistic health and fitness goals.
  • Educated clients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices.

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and senior staff to support community-centered initiatives and ensure programs addressed the needs of diverse populations.

• Demonstrated strong organizational and project management skills while managing outreach campaigns, community partnerships, and program logistics.

• Provided culturally responsive communication and engagement strategies to connect with diverse populations and build trust across communities.

• Successfully operated in remote and hybrid environments while coordinating meetings, community events, and cross-team communication.

Education

Master of Social Work -

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Grambling State University
Grambling, LA

Skills

  • Case management
  • Disease management
  • Care plan development
  • Medicaid/Medicare guidelines
  • Crisis intervention
  • Health mitigation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Service integration
  • Remote coordination
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Client management
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Cross-functional coordination

Credentials

  • MSW
  • CSW

Timeline

Certified Care Support Specialist

Served with Honor
01.2025 - Current

Certified Social Worker

Mindoula Health
01.2024 - 01.2025

Health Coach

St Thomas Community Health Center
01.2016 - 04.2024

Supervised Independent Living Manager

Total Assurance Inc
01.2016 - 01.2025

Master of Social Work -

Baylor University

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Grambling State University
Shalon Jones