Tara Johnson-Sparks

• Consulted with staff on resolution of complex service issues.
• Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment options.
• Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
• Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy and referrals.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate treatment plans for clients, to improve care quality, reduce costs and gauge patient progress.
• Assessed clients' needs, developed discharge service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
• Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.
• Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
• Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
• Identified needs of patients promptly and efficiently.

Single Parent Program

• Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
• Approached clients and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of clients to address issues to accomplish their goals.
• Identified needs of clients promptly and efficiently.
• Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
• Assisted clients with becoming self sufficient by establishing employment, accountable day care, reliable transportation and creating a budget they could live on

Foster Care

• Attended court hearings as a representative of the organization when needed.
• Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families
• Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
• Compiled reports on cases and submitted them to supervisors as required.
• Advocated for clients by obtaining information regarding treatment options and clinical status.
• Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
• Conducted home visits to assess the safety of living environments for clients.
• Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.
• Developed trusting relationships with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies.
• Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.

• Maintained records of patient care, progress or problems to report and discuss observations.
• Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
• Assisted residents in daily activities such as dressing, grooming, and bathing.
• Provided emotional support to residents during difficult times or transitions in their lives.
• Ensured all medications were administered correctly and on time according to established protocols.
• Participated in team meetings with other staff members to discuss challenges or successes related to the care of residents.
• Coordinated activities for the residents including field trips, arts and crafts projects, games.
• Facilitated communication between residents, staff members, family members, and other relevant individuals.
• Transported individuals to medical appointments .
• Maintained a safe environment within the residential home by monitoring resident behavior and intervening when necessary.
• Assisted in developing social skills among all residents through structured activities designed specifically for this purpose.
• Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.

• Organized educational workshops for clients on topics such as self-care techniques.
• Consulted with staff on resolution of complex service issues.
• Developed benchmarks for measuring and monitoring strategic changes and organizational goals.
• Monitored progress of clients with mental health issues to ensure treatment goals were met.
• Maintained detailed records of client interactions and case management activities.
• Attended team meetings and provided feedback on case updates and treatment recommendations.
• Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute distress.
• Implemented and formulated tailored treatment plans with needs evaluation and patient psychosocial functioning.