Shana Isaacson
Barre,VT
Summary
Compassionate, nurturing individual with established experience providing support to children and families. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Knowledge of early childhood education and development and age-appropriate instructional practices.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Housing Case Manager and Family Support-Youth
Family Center of Washington County
07.2022 - Current
- Case Management of homeless, youth families to support housing goals and overcome barriers to housing.
- Assisted clients in developing budgeting skills and financial planning strategies necessary for maintaining stable housing situations longterm.
- Established partnerships within the community to address various barriers faced by clients seeking stable housing opportunities, such as employment, substance use disorder, or mental health support services.
- Collaboration with community partners, housing authorities, and private landlords to house youth families.
- Constructed case notes and comprehensive reports for data entry into HMIS portal.
Production Manager
Salaam Clothing, Inc.
08.2004 - 07.2022
- Monitor and manage production process from development of samples to shipment for wholesale/retail accounts
- Responsible for sourcing fabric and negotiating pricing, wholesale/retail purchase orders, database management of purchase orders and fabric inventory, and shipment processing.
- Collaborated in the creation and implementation of a new, more efficient production system.
- Strong and clear daily communication with New York manufacturer, European fabric mills, and National sales reps.
Case Manager and Evening Coordinator
Good Samaritan Haven
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Facilitated ongoing case management services for unhoused individuals to support successful outcomes and meet stabilization goals.
- Cooperated with local service providers, outreach workers, case managers and collaborative agencies to facilitate services for clients.
- Constructed case notes and comprehensive reports for data entry into HMIS portal.
- Supported daily management of the shelter including meeting the basic needs of all clients and operational needs of the shelter.
- Interviewed clients to compile detailed social and psychiatric information.
- Provided emotional support to clients struggling with mental illness and substance use disorder.
Assistant Teacher
Center School
09.1999 - 10.2001
- Assist in preparation of lesson plans and materials.
- Support teacher in the classroom by providing instruction and guidance to students.
- Implementation of projects with students.
- Provide support to students with special needs.
- Assist with student behavior management.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Elementary Education
Goddard College
Plainfield, VT01.1995
Skills
- Knowledge of Child Development
- Behavior Management
- Resource Identification/Service Referrals
- Case Planning/Management Tracking
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Client Advocacy
- Positive Attitude/Calm Under Pressure
- Emotional Awareness
- Highly Organized, Attention to Detail, Multitasker
Timeline
Housing Case Manager and Family Support-Youth
Family Center of Washington County
07.2022 - Current
Case Manager and Evening Coordinator
Good Samaritan Haven
10.2020 - 10.2021
Production Manager
Salaam Clothing, Inc.
08.2004 - 07.2022
Assistant Teacher
Center School
09.1999 - 10.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Elementary Education
Goddard College
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