Strong Administration skills, manage calendars, screen calls, assigned tasks, and excellent customer service. Familiar with investigation techniques for all areas. Case Worker/Case Management. Over 30 years’ experience as a paralegal & Law Enforcement Experience.
Professional with strong background in case management, prepared to make significant impact. Proven ability to collaborate with teams and adapt to changing needs. Skilled in client assessment, resource coordination, and crisis intervention. Reliable and results-focused, with commitment to achieving positive outcomes.
Work History
SMI Case Manager
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services
I am responsible to coordinating and delivering case management, care coordination, and direct support services to adults with severe mental illness, often in their homes or communities. Key responsibilities include client assessment, treatment planning (ISP), monitoring mental status, linking clients to resources, coordinating with care teams, rehabilitation, support providing crisis intervention, and managing documentation and administrative tasks. Perform crisis stabilization functions and provide face-to-face, complete necessary paperwork, maintain records, and update treatment plans as required by agency policies and clinical protocols. Understanding the rights of patients regarding treatment access, appeals, and complaints within the behavioral health system (like the Mercy Care RBHA) is often necessary. Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers.
Human Service Specialist II
State of Arizona
Responsible for serving members with developmental disabilities, e.g., Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual Disability, Epilepsy, etc., by supporting them and their families to lead the healthiest, most self-sufficient, productive lives within their capabilities. Knowledge in methods, procedures, and techniques used in the development of Individual Support Plan (PCSP), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Knowledge in Medical and behavioral health issues and terminology, interpersonal relations as applied to contacts with members and representatives of other governmental and community organizations and the public and absorb, interpret, and assimilate large quantities of written material.
Case Manager
Bayless Integrated Group
Accomplishes clients' care by assessing treatment needs; developing, monitoring, and evaluating treatment plans and progress. Reviewing & update records Determines clients' requirements treatment objectives, and plans. Establishes treatment programs by setting schedules and routines, coordinating services, arranging resources, including Immigration, SS, DDD, Family Court, and transportation. Prepares clients' discharge by reviewing and amplifying discharge plans; coordinating discharge and post-discharge requirements; orienting and training family members; providing resources. Meets budget by monitoring expenses; implementing cost-saving actions.
Case Manager
Focused Family Services
Assist clients with all their needs; housing, rental/utilities assistance, prepared legal documents and direct for DCS, SSI/SSDI appeals, immigration, Family cases. Coordinated care with PCP, Rehab and Mental Health Agencies. Assisted homeless and unemployment, including Felons.
Case Manager
Delta T/Southwest Key
Responsible for the submission of service plans and other assessments required for the compiling of a comprehensive case file found on Southwest Key Programs designated web-based program. Conduct initial intake with client and family/guardian. Ensure the timely completion of all Intake paperwork, Assessments and Individual Service Plans in accordance with ORR and SWK policies. Investigate family members in US to assure save placement for Undocumented minors.
Paralegal/Tax Professional
OLPAK
Filed Federal and Taxes returns, divorces, small claims, child support, immigration, and any legal matter for clients. Acted as court liaison between judges, court administration, attorneys, government agencies and the publics. Skip tracing and collections. Handle large amount of cash. Drafted judicial correspondence and handled all court mailings. Researched Documents and publications for details that would establish evidence, Facilitated courtroom conference calls. Examined Deeds of Trust to determine the grantee, trustee and loan amount. Worked with attorneys and case reviewers to resolve legal complaints. Prepared clients for appointments and interviews.
Vice President/Paralegal/Investigator
IPSE, S.A.
Founded National training facility for Costa Rican Police in all forms of law (criminal, investigation, family, civil, and immigration matters); performed all administrative duties in operating the University, such as collecting student accounts and developing courses; taught Family and Juvenile Law; assigned university professors to areas nationwide to teach various courses; acted as liaison with government officials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Law
San Juan De La Cruz University
Heredia, Costa Rica
05-2012
Associate of Arts - Administrating Police
IPSE
01.2003
Associate in Business - Business
Cabrillo College
Aptos, California
01.1994
Associate of Science - Police Administration
IPSE
Heredia, Costar Rica
02-2002
Skills
Team-oriented
Detail-oriented problem solver
Dedication and multitasking abilities in a demanding, fast-paced environment; extremely organized
Work with diverse ethnic groups and ability to work with minimal supervision
Multitasking abilities in a demanding, fast-paced environment
Ability to respond to crisis situations with clear judgment
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