Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Software
Interests
Improving myself and improving my education, reading, writing
Timeline
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Terresa Smith

Case Manager II
Spokane,WA

Summary

I am a Compassionate, Knowledgeable, Conscientious Case Manager with proven expertise in problem-solving and decision-making, honed through roles at Aging & Long-Term Care of Eastern Washington and Elder Services. Excelled in developing comprehensive case management CARE plans, improving client well-being, and fostering inclusivity across diverse populations. Skilled in documentation and a collaborative team player, consistently enhancing client satisfaction and service coordination. I am able to handle high caseloads, multi-tasker and make sure all projects/assignments are completed on time.

I am a dedicated candidate, eager to learn new case manager responsibilities, programs, and eager to learn and improve on writing up new policies.

I am very passionate with my case management skills and absolutely love my job and am excited and eager to learn a new position and program.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Case Manager II

Aging & Long-Term Care of Eastern Washington
03.2013 - Current
  • Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements in SERS.
  • Conducted thorough CARE assessments.
  • Attend Fair Hearings and participate with JRP as needed.
  • Educate clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs such as New Freedom, CLC, Supportive Housing, Supportive Employment, Health Homes, RN Consults, GOSH, Presumptive Eligibility, and PACE Programs.
  • Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
  • Conduct Monitor Plan calls, and Targeted HV's accordingly.
  • Conduct Annual, Significant Change, and Interim assessments that are in compliance with QA standards.
  • Assist client's with setting up IP's or Agency caregivers.
  • Make referrals as needed to CCG's, RN referrals, AFH's, ALF's, SNF's and other programs that the client may be interested in.
  • Travel to client's homes for their Annual or Significant Change assessments.
  • Attend all training opportunities that ALTCEW provides regarding my current job credentials.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
  • Coordinated essential services for clients, resulting in improved overall well-being and self sufficiency.
  • Improved client satisfaction by efficiently addressing concerns or grievances in a timely manner.
  • Coordinate services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
  • Promoted a safe environment for vulnerable populations by reporting suspected abuse or neglect to APS and Police as needed.
  • Volunteer as needed for Meals on Wheels, Tree of Sharing, Food Banks etc.

Case Manager I

ALTCEW
03.2013 - Current
  • Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
  • Conducted thorough CARE assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
  • Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
  • Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.

Case Manager I

Elder Services
10.2007 - 03.2013
  • Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
  • Conducted thorough CARE assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
  • Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
  • Made appropriate referrals.
  • Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
  • Coordinated essential services for clients, resulting in improved overall well-being and selfsufficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Eastern State University
Cheney, WA
05.2001 -

Associate of Arts - AA Degree

Spokane Community College
Spokane WA
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Riverside High School
Chattaroy WA
05.2001 -

Skills

Case Management

Problem-Solving

Decision-Making

Documentation And Reporting

Typing, Organizing and Multitasking

Work well with others (Team Player)

Train new and current case managment on the CARE Tool, Annual Home Visits, Significant Change Home Visits, Targeted Home Visits, and 30 Day Home visits

Adapt to new programs and rules

Work well with all Genders, LGPTQ, Race, Ethnicities

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Experience with Word, Outlook, CARE, ACES, Barcode, Provider One.
  • Experience with training new and current case managers in CARE assessments, Home Visits, Monitor Calls, policies, ACES, Barcode, hiring IP's through CDWA, and hiring agency caregivers.
  • Volunteer work through Meals on Wheels, Tree of Sharing, and Food Bank.
  • Attended outside ALTCEW activities such as LGBTQ parade, PERS Fair, Company All Staff Meetings, and case management meetings.

Software

Excell, Word, Outlook, ACES, Barcode, Excell, CARE, Paycom

Interests

Increasing my knowledge in the New Freedom Program

Improving myself and improving my education, reading, writing

I have been improving my life outside of work as well as in my job.  I am a dedicated, hard working case manager that want's to excell in new programs, and current programs.  I am always eager for increased education and love to read and write. I would like to increase my writing skills for making new policies which will relate to my current position and hopefully New Freedom.  

Timeline

Case Manager II

Aging & Long-Term Care of Eastern Washington
03.2013 - Current

Case Manager I

ALTCEW
03.2013 - Current

Case Manager I

Elder Services
10.2007 - 03.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Eastern State University
05.2001 -

Associate of Arts - AA Degree

Spokane Community College
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Riverside High School
05.2001 -
Terresa SmithCase Manager II