Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Publications
Affiliations
Certification
References
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Sherrie Weis

Seattle,WA

Summary

Experienced case manager specializing in client advocacy and crisis intervention at YouthCare. Demonstrated success in leading teams and improving service access for at-risk youth. Proficient in behavior monitoring and creating integrated plans that facilitate goal achievement through trauma-informed support and effective communication.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Case Manager

YouthCare
02.2023 - Current
  • Provide trauma-informed, strengths-based, and person-centered case management for youth ages 12-18.
  • Oversee frontline staff, including engagement specialists and on-call staff; manage scheduling and ensure coverage.
  • Serve as program contact for CEA housing assessments, coordinating housing assessments for youth who will be aging out of the program.
  • Work with Youth in the child welfare system due to child abuse and/or neglect issues.
  • Assist the client in creating an integrated plan to achieve their goals; help the client explore their strengths, needs, and culture across various life domains, such as education. Employment, family, financial, housing, and legal
  • Administer medication and complete the necessary documentation. Perform medication reconciliation and update the forms in the medical binder.
  • Hold weekly one-on-one meetings with each youth to ensure they achieve their goals.

Case Manager

YouthCare
05.2021 - 02.2023
  • Advocate for clients with agencies and service providers to reduce barriers to accessing necessary services.
  • Attend meetings with clients' social workers, school support staff, and any other service providers as needed.
  • Complete all necessary paperwork and gather data, including intake forms, enrollment documents, and case notes as needed.
  • Establish trust and rapport with young people facing homelessness, housing instability, those who have experienced sexual exploitation, and those at risk.
  • Monitor client behavior related to compliance issues and follow-up; establish consistent limits and expectations regarding program policies and goal achievements.

Client Support Staff

Woman Against Abuse
03.2020 - 04.2021
  • Assist residents in settling into their rooms and address any immediate needs.
  • Conduct a monthly inventory of all food, hygiene, and cleaning supplies.
  • Provide informal support to residents by listening, sharing, and identifying available options.
  • Complete the required logs regarding residential issues and follow up on safety-related concerns.
  • Perform light janitorial tasks, including vacuuming, taking out the trash, sweeping, mopping the floors, and other similar duties.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Human Services

Highline College
Des Moines, WA

Skills

  • Case management
  • Crisis intervention
  • Behavior monitoring
  • Client advocacy
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Team leadership

Publications

  • Runaway & Homeless Youth National Grantee Training- Atlanta, GA – 12/24
  • Runaway & Homeless Youth National Grantee Training- Bellevue, WA- 12/23
  • ACF Mobilizing Communities To Prevent Human Trafficking –Richmond, VA- 6/22

Affiliations

  • Hiking
  • fitness
  • family/friends
  • take additional trainings

Certification

  • Alternatives to violence training: Basic and advanced training
  • Facilitator for training

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead Case Manager

YouthCare
02.2023 - Current

Case Manager

YouthCare
05.2021 - 02.2023

Client Support Staff

Woman Against Abuse
03.2020 - 04.2021

Some College (No Degree) - Human Services

Highline College

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