I am a driven, motivated and experienced professional seeking a rewarding position in an established, innovative organization with honorable core values, where I can affect positive change in the lives of others and the community at large.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Services Case Manager
SEARCH Homeless Services
Houston, TX
04.2023 - Current
Demonstrated proficiency in handling crisis situations and providing comprehensive case management along with group counseling.
Successfully helped clients dealing with chronic homelessness and disabilities, including individuals with dual diagnoses.
Implements evidence-based counseling approaches by incorporating the Transtheoretical Model and Motivational Interviewing techniques.
Collaborated with diverse professionals in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, fostering cohesive healthcare delivery.
Adapted seamlessly to diverse work arrangements, excelling in both individual and team-based office environments within housing facilities.
Brings extensive experience in assisting marginalized communities.
Director of Youth/Young Adult Program
Family Ties, Family Resource Services
Houston, Texas
08.2022 - Current
Formulate the policies and procedures for a drop-in center
Generate the policies for a transitional housing program
Construct documents and forms for the transitional housing program and drop-in center
Complete intakes for victims/survivors to see if they qualify for the program
Complete monthly check-ins with clients to goal plan, budget and talk about self-care methods
Pay rent, utilities, application fees and deposits for clients
Update funding/budget through an excel spreadsheet
Produce forms and documents
Provide clients with resources
Network with local apartments, home owners, and realtors to form partnerships for placement of clients
Dispense COVID relief grant funds to the community
Budget for the COVID relief grant funds
Grant reporting for COVID relief funds.
Server
International House of Pancakes
04.2015 - 11.2023
Create a welcoming and positive environment to make diners and guests feel at home
Present menus to patrons and answer questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request in a 150+ seat restaurant
Assisted host or hostess by answering phones to take reservations, to-go orders, and by greeting, seating and thanking guests
Serve food and beverages to patrons, and prepare or serve specialty dishes
Act as a team player, and help other service staff.
Director of Transitional Housing
Family Ties, Family Resource Services
Houston, Texas
01.2020 - 07.2022
Complete intakes for victims/survivors to see if they qualify for the program
Complete monthly check-ins with clients to goal plan, budget and talk about self-care methods
Pay rent, utilities, application fees and deposits for clients
Update funding/budget in an excel spreadsheet
Develop documents for the program
Provide clients with resources
Network with local apartments, home owners, and realtors to form partnerships for placement of clients.
Housing Navigator
Family Ties, Family Resource Services
Houston, Texas
01.2020 - 05.2020
Assisted team members as needed, including office administration, scheduling meetings, fundraiser events
Traveled with the Primary Prevention team to off-site locations for presentations to middle and high school students
Collaborated with all programs to gain knowledge and experience regarding advocacy and prevention.
Undergraduate Intern
Family Ties, Family Resource Services
Houston, Texas
01.2019 - 12.2019
Assisted team members as needed, including office administration, scheduling meetings, fundraiser events
Traveled with the Primary Prevention team to off-site locations for presentations to middle and high school students
Collaborated with all programs to gain knowledge and experience regarding advocacy and prevention.
Education
Master of Science - Juvenile Justice
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX
12-2023
Bachelor of Science in Psychology -
Prairie View A&M University
05.2020
Skills
Formulate policies and procedures
Construct documents and forms
Complete intakes
Microsoft Office expert
Network with local apartments, home owners, and realtors
Grant reporting
Organize and develop fundraisers
Advocacy and prevention
Case Management
Training
Trust Based Relational Intervention
Crime Against Childrens Conference
Texas Association Against Sexual Assault
Texas Education for Homeless Children and Youth
Crime Against Persons Conference
Commerical Sexual Exploitation of Youth
Girls Educational & Mentoring Services
Transtheoretical Model
Motivational Interviewing
Timeline
Family Services Case Manager
SEARCH Homeless Services
04.2023 - Current
Director of Youth/Young Adult Program
Family Ties, Family Resource Services
08.2022 - Current
Director of Transitional Housing
Family Ties, Family Resource Services
01.2020 - 07.2022
Housing Navigator
Family Ties, Family Resource Services
01.2020 - 05.2020
Undergraduate Intern
Family Ties, Family Resource Services
01.2019 - 12.2019
Server
International House of Pancakes
04.2015 - 11.2023
Master of Science - Juvenile Justice
Prairie View A & M University
Bachelor of Science in Psychology -
Prairie View A&M University
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