Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Simone Baldry

Los Angeles ,CA

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Case Manager

Hillsides
Pasadena, CA
08.2023 - Current

(40 Hours Weekly)

Supervisor: Laura Lunsford/Program Manager

  • Collaborated with medical professionals to coordinate treatment plans for clients.
  • Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
  • Provided crisis intervention support for clients in emergency situations.
  • Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
  • Linked clients with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies to help claim or reclaim individual autonomy.
  • Facilitated group sessions and workshops for clients on various topics.
  • Assisted with applications for government benefits such as Medi-Cal and CalFresh.
  • Attended court hearings as a representative of the organization when needed.
  • Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
  • Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
  • Coordinated comprehensive care plans for clients to meet their individual needs.

Child Care Counselor

Hillsides
Pasadena, CA
08.2021 - 08.2023

(40 Hours Weekly)

Supervisor: Andrew Hernandez/ Program Manager

  • Developed lessons and activities to promote clients physical and emotional development.
  • Engaged clients in therapeutic groups to promote positive coping skills, self love/esteem, healthy relationships, etc.
  • Transported clients in company vehicles for safe and convenient conveyance to and from facility.
  • Documented clients growth and development.
  • Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Became skilled in providing crisis communication to de-escalate clients.
  • Participated in treatment planning by helping to identify clients' problems, needs and strengths.
  • Cultivated relationships with clients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
  • Developed basic strategies to promote client safety, wellness and independence.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology with a Minor in Child Development

Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA
05.2021

Skills

Abilities:

  • Critical thinking
  • Communication: empathy and active listening
  • Problem solving
  • Planning and leading activities
  • Needs assessment
  • Treatment Planning
  • Goal setting
  • Therapeutic interventions
  • Manage behaviors
  • Crisis intervention and management
  • Risk assessing
  • Case management skills

Computer Technology

  • Familiar with SPSS Statistics to analyze data
  • Familiar with Welligent and the Department of Mental Health (DMH) billing

Certification

  • Addressing Suicide in Adolescents and Transition Age Youth Training - 2024
  • An Overview of Substance Use Disorders Training - 2024
  • Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children & Youth Training - 2024
  • Essentials of HIPPA Training - 2024
  • HIPPA Security Training - 2024
  • Suicide Risk Prevention and Assessment Training Training - 2024
  • Trauma Informed Strategies for Working with Individuals with ID/IDD/ASD Training - 2024
  • Working More Effectively with LGBTQ+ Children and Youth Training - 2024

Timeline

Case Manager

Hillsides
08.2023 - Current

Child Care Counselor

Hillsides
08.2021 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology with a Minor in Child Development

Mount Saint Mary's University
Simone Baldry