Tameka Thomas

• Build and maintain relationships with local agencies in order to further CSRE's impact in the community.
• Attend community and city events to promote CSRE programs and services
• Plan creative programs in order to attract new members.
• Coordinate and supervise monthly membership meetings.
• Collaborate with local agencies, internal staff, and volunteers to prepare, organize, and promote various community events.
• Assist members with establishing goals, and creating a plan to achieve them.
• Complete progress notes, evaluations, and recommendations to maintain case files.
• Connect clients with local agencies, offering additional resources.
• Ensure accurate tracking of member equity.
• Provide accurate data reporting to the Executive Director.

Project Lift Coordinator, August 2024 - Current

• Provide support and resources to eligible Project Lift participants.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to ensure participants meet the funder requirements.
• Record and analyze participant data for continuous program improvement.
• Present program-wide initiatives to partner agencies, as requested by the lead agency.

• Establish initial and continued eligibility of applicants and residents in the Housing Choice Voucher Programs.
• Documentation Review
• Complete all certifications timely, according to policy and federal regulations.
• Calculate the monthly housing assistance payment, tenant rent, and utilities.
• Process changes of units, terminations, and any changes according to federal and agency guidelines.
• Prepare correspondence and reports using Microsoft Office and agency software.
• Consistently, among the top performers in the department.
• Train new employees on agency procedures, HUD guidelines, and eligibility determinations.
• Maintain and manage a caseload of 400+.
• Utilize agency-specific software to track and organize caseloads.

• Conducted initial screenings to determine eligibility for the program.
• Coordinated the intake process, ensuring all required documentation was collected and processed.
• Established and maintained positive relationships with area treatment facilities, therapists, and courts.
• Partner with house managers to ensure that houses are running efficiently and that client requirements are being met.
• Assist clients with job preparation, transportation, and connecting with area resource providers.
• Answered questions and responded to inquiries to deliver a high level of service to participants.