Tashara Saffore
Kentwood
Summary
Certified Community Health Worker with a background in patient advocacy, case management, and healthcare administration. Experienced in connecting diverse populations to community resources, supporting chronic care management, and improving patient outcomes. Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Health Information Management to further advance healthcare operations expertise.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Care Provider
Kiddie Care
Kentwood
01.2000 - Current
- Managed daily care and supervision for children, ensuring safety and developmental growth.
- Developed individualized care plans based on developmental milestones and emotional needs.
- Maintained strong communication with families to build trust and track child progress.
- Designed and implemented educational and social activities to encourage cognitive development.
Community Health Worker Intern
Corewell Health
Grand Rapids
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Educated over 200 community members on preventive health practices and wellness strategies.
- Supported care coordination by collaborating with healthcare providers to address patient barriers and develop care plans.
- Connected underserved families to community services, improving access to healthcare and social support resources.
- Participated in community health events to increase awareness of available healthcare programs.
- Delivered culturally sensitive support to diverse populations through empathetic communication and active listening.
Paraprofessional
Integrity Educational Services
Grand Rapids
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided academic and behavioral support to students in collaboration with lead teachers.
- Reinforced learning through one-on-one instruction and small-group activities.
- Supported social-emotional development through behavioral modeling and intervention strategies.
Caseworker
State of Michigan – Department of Human Services
Grand Rapids
08.2010 - 12.2017
- Managed a caseload exceeding 700 clients, ensuring timely delivery of benefits and services.
- Assisted clients in overcoming barriers to employment, healthcare, and social services.
- Maintained accurate and confidential records in compliance with regulations.
- Advocated for vulnerable populations through needs assessment and resource coordination.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI05.2026
Diploma - Medical Billing and Coding
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI04-2007
High School Diploma -
East Kentwood High School
Kentwood, MI06-1993
Skills
- Patient Advocacy & Support
- Community Outreach & Education
- Health Information Management
- Resource Coordination
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Billing & Coding
- Case Management
- Health Promotion & Wellness
- Electronic Records & Data Entry
- Computer Literacy
- Medical Terminology
- Office Administration
- Microsoft Office
- Multitasking
Certification
Community Health Worker Certification
Timeline
Community Health Worker Intern
Corewell Health
09.2024 - 01.2025
Paraprofessional
Integrity Educational Services
03.2023 - 09.2023
Caseworker
State of Michigan – Department of Human Services
08.2010 - 12.2017
Child Care Provider
Kiddie Care
01.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
Davenport University
Diploma - Medical Billing and Coding
Davenport University
High School Diploma -
East Kentwood High School