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Susan Libby

Bow,WA

Summary

Accomplished Human Services Specialist with a proven track record at Compass Health, adept in crisis management and client assessment. Leveraged great communication and creative problem-solving skills to enhance client support and program effectiveness. Demonstrated empathy and advocacy in disability issues, achieving significant improvements in client integration and support services.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel Trainer

Skagit Transit
Burlington, WA
07.2007 - 07.2024
  • trained seniors, children and people with mental and physical disabilities how to take the bus
  • Coached trainees on best practices, providing constructive feedback to support their abilities.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of training by tracking participant progress and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Assess client’s mental and or physical abilities who are applying for para transit services in person and over the phone
  • Work in customer service as needed

Program Manager

Cascade Christian Services
Mt Vernon Wa
07.2005 - 07.2007
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
  • Established strong relationships with clients with Developmental Disabilities in a group home setting ensuring support for program initiatives.
  • Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
  • Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.

Human Services Specialist

Compass Health Previously Skagit Mental Health
Mt Vernon Wa
07.1987 - 07.2005

.Community support specialist helping people with chronic mental illness to live in the community. Life skill training to help them be successful.

. Case manager helping clients with chronic mental illness to make and keep their treatment plan. Help them to access services they need to help them stay in the community.

. Crisis respite manager in a 24 hour program working with acutely mentally ill clients who were homicidal, suicidal or gravely disabled,

Asssessed and monitored people coming into the crisis respite program, and discharging them with a treatment plan.

Used my de-escalation skills, case management skills, counseling skills to help clients to get ready for discharge.

Education

Technical Arts In Human Services - Human Services

Skagit Valley College
My Vernon Wa
06.1985

Skills

  • Great communication skills
  • Ability to assess clients for various services
  • Public Speaking
  • Creative Problem-Solving skills
  • Great customer service skills
  • Strong ability to de-escalate people in crisis situations
  • Empathy and understanding for disability issues including being an advocate

Timeline

Travel Trainer

Skagit Transit
07.2007 - 07.2024

Program Manager

Cascade Christian Services
07.2005 - 07.2007

Human Services Specialist

Compass Health Previously Skagit Mental Health
07.1987 - 07.2005

Technical Arts In Human Services - Human Services

Skagit Valley College
Susan Libby