Tanisha Phillips
Purvis,MS
Summary
Community Support Specialist with three years of experience at Choices Coordinated Care Solutions, specializing in crisis intervention and tailored service planning. Demonstrated success in empowering families and increasing community engagement through strategic outreach and collaboration. Expertise in behavioral support and promoting self-autonomy, leading to significant improvements in educational environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Support Specialist
Choices Coordinated Care Solutions
Hattiesburg, MS
07.2024 - Current
- Over three years of experience in the field, with clinical experience across clinic, home, and school-based services.
- Focused on school collaboration, child-centered approaches, IEP development and fidelity, and collaboration with school stakeholders.
- Passion for advocacy in educational settings, collaboration with inter-disciplinary providers, clinical research, and parent training models focused on socially significant developmental milestones.
- Empower self-autonomy and personal growth among the children and families served.
Community Outreach Coordinator
Family Health Center of Laurel
Laurel, MS
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with internal teams on marketing initiatives that supported community engagement efforts.
- Developed and implemented community outreach programs to increase public awareness of organization's mission.
- Organized and facilitated events such as workshops, seminars, forums, and conferences to engage stakeholders.
- Developed evaluation criteria for measuring effectiveness of outreach efforts.
CES Navigator
MUTEH, Mississippi United
Hattiesburg, MS
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Educated clients about available resources within the community related to housing, employment, health care, legal aid.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss complex cases and review treatment plans.
- Developed individualized service plans for clients based on their needs, preferences, and goals.
- Performed follow-up visits with former clients to assess their continued success post-intervention.
- Conducted intake assessments with new clients to determine eligibility for services and develop appropriate action plans.
PReP Navigator
Family Health Center, Inc.
Laurel , MS
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Facilitated intensive care coordination, support, and services for HIV-negative individuals requiring assistance in accessing and remaining in PrEP care.
- Linked individuals with HIV medicines for personal protection from HIV infection, PrEP-related guidance, or treatment options.
- Conducted HIV tests throughout the community.
- Provided information and guidance to clients on how to access services and resources.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss complex cases and review treatment plans.
Community Support Specialist
Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources
Hattiesburg, MS
12.2017 - 07.2020
- Delivered individual and group Community Support Services (CSS) within community
- Supported clients in formulating treatment objectives within first 30 days of service
- Guided clients in rebuilding, improving, and cultivating social and interpersonal skills
- Implemented behavior modification techniques when needed to modify inappropriate behaviors exhibited by clients
- Provided direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities
- Educated family members about available resources within their communities that could benefit their loved ones with disabilities.
Education
Associate of Arts And Sciences - All
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville07-2020
Bachelor of Science - Communications
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05-2015
Skills
- Community resource navigation
- Crisis intervention
- Individualized service planning
- Team collaboration
- Mental health awareness
- Conflict mediation
- Health promotion
- Community outreach
- Behavioral support
- First aid and CPR
- Mental health
Degree
Masters of Public Administration
Accomplishments
- Obtained a CIT (Crisis Intervention trainer) certificate, with the ability to teach mental health courses.
- First Responder Mental Health Professional
- CNA License
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Community Support Specialist
Choices Coordinated Care Solutions
07.2024 - Current
Community Outreach Coordinator
Family Health Center of Laurel
07.2023 - 04.2024
CES Navigator
MUTEH, Mississippi United
08.2022 - 04.2023
PReP Navigator
Family Health Center, Inc.
07.2020 - 07.2021
Community Support Specialist
Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources
12.2017 - 07.2020
Associate of Arts And Sciences - All
Jones County Junior College
Bachelor of Science - Communications
University of Southern Mississippi
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