Sykeria Ross
Madison,MS
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Intake Specialist
Cohere Health
Boston, MA
02.2022 - Current
- Communicated regularly with clinical staff regarding client progress and changes in condition or behavior.
- Answered Inbound Calls regarding patients authorization and dates of services.
- Conducted initial intake interview to obtain client information, including biographical data, medical history, presenting problem, legal status, and other pertinent information.
- Ensured that all necessary paperwork was completed accurately before discharge from program.
- Scheduled appointments for clients as needed for outside services such as counseling or medical care.
- Coordinated with external agencies to ensure continuity of care for clients.
- Maintained accurate records of all client interactions according to agency policies and procedures.
Internship Student
Mom.me
Jackson, MS
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Maintained contact with guardians or caregivers of minors receiving services from the agency.
- Observed client interactions in order to evaluate progress toward goals set forth in treatment plans.
- Helped individuals develop skills necessary for independent living such as budgeting and time management.
- Assessed safety risks within a home environment and provided recommendations for improving safety conditions.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss cases, review progress notes, and strategize interventions.
- Assisted in conducting assessments of client needs, strengths, and weaknesses.
- Monitored medication compliance among clients taking psychotropic medications.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary, including responding to emergency calls regarding potential suicide or domestic violence situations.
- Encouraged healthy lifestyle choices through education about nutrition, physical activity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS04-2023
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS12-2019
High School Diploma -
Callaway High School
Jackson, MS05-2017
Master of Science - Counselor Education
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MSSkills
- Case Management
- Progress Reporting
- Research and analysis
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Client intake
- Data Entry
- Life Skills Development
- Community resource knowledge
- Home evaluations
- Behavioral plan creation
- Research expertise
- Behavior Modification
- Social Services
- Mental Health Support
- Community assistance knowledge
- Individual Counseling
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Report Preparation
Timeline
Internship Student
Mom.me
01.2023 - 04.2024
Intake Specialist
Cohere Health
02.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Jackson State University
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
High School Diploma -
Callaway High School
Master of Science - Counselor Education
Mississippi State University