TINAMARIE BRASSARD
HOLBROOK,MA
Summary
Pursued opportunities in human services to leverage expertise and empathy in guiding clients toward achieving personal goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FBS Visitation Program Coordinator
Family and Community Resources
Brockton, MA
06.2023 - Current
- Support day-to-day Program functioning and structure as assigned in Brockton, and Raynham
- Work collaboratively with Director and staff to address programmatic and administrative areas of concern
- Provide direct services to clients accessing Parenting Time Visitation Services
- Maintain order and cleanliness of office, visitation spaces and materials.
- Maintain valid certification in CPR and First Aid
- Attend related training and community meetings as directed by Program Director.
- Maintain weekly updated client files, database.
- General office duties: taking/returning telephone calls, record of all verbal and non-verbal communication; filing/faxing/scanning.
- Attend and participate in weekly supervision.
- Supervise Parenting Time scheduled visits.
- Assist in scheduling and monitoring of client transportation providers.
- All other duties as assigned by Program Director
Stabilization Case Manager / Housing Specialist
Father Bills & Mainspring
Brockton, MA
06.2015 - 08.2022
- Evaluation and assessment of referrals
- Complete intake process within required time frame
- Complete and maintain required data based statistical information, maintained accurate case records.
- Create and implement individual service plans with required time frame with clients.
- Set up and maintain accurate case files.
- Monitor client’s progress. Provide support and structure. Assist with appointment scheduling.
- Initiate crisis intervention when necessary
- Provide outreach and assessment in the community as demand necessary by supervisor or another administrator within the organization.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners.
- Participate in regularly scheduled agency and community meetings.
- Adhere to requirements as determined by program funders.
Caseworker
Bamsi Day Hab
02.2014 - 06.2015
- Provide direct service in both basic care (toileting, hand and face washing, eating, etc.) and programmatic (fitness, gross motor, communication, sensory, functional living, leisure, self-preservation, etc.) areas in the community and within the program.
- Fulfill case management and advocate responsibilities for assigned caseload.
- Participate in supervision, staff meetings, team meetings, ISP meetings, etc. as directed.
- Organize and participate in group and individual activities, addressing objectives and guidelines established in the individual service plans.
- Perform duties in a team approach.
- Participate in ISP semi-annual reviews and other meetings as required.
- Ensure that group and leisure time are spent on age appropriate, preferred activities while maintaining a skill development focus.
Case Manager
South Shore Mental Health
Quincy, MA
10.2012 - 02.2014
- Assist disabled & mentally ill consumers with reaching their ISP goals.
- MAP certified to administer and pack medication.
- Conducted home visits
- Transports consumers to appointments & day treatment.
- Assist consumers with paying bills and budgeting.
- Completed Daily paperwork indicating my interaction with consumers.
- Participate in team ISP meetings and weekly staff meeting to communicate about the consumer’s progress
Parent Services Specialist
Child Care Choices of Boston
Boston, MA
06.2010 - 06.2011
- Conduct intake process with new clients
- Parent Service Specialist issues, renews, and facilitate childcare voucher subsidies to programs that are selected by the family.
- Counsels and assists clients who qualify for financial assistance for childcare.
Community Support Counselor
Riverside Community Health Care
Dedham, MA
11.2008 - 06.2010
- Assist disabled & mentally ill consumers with reaching their ISP goals.
- MAP certified and administered meds
- Conducted home visits
- Transports consumers to appointments & day treatment.
- Assist consumers with paying bills and budgeting.
- Completed Daily paperwork indicating my interaction with consumers.
- Participate in team ISP meetings and weekly staff meeting to communicate about the consumer’s progress.
Family Service Worker
Quincy Community Head Start Program
Quincy, MA
11.1998 - 10.2007
- Conduct intake process with potential clients
- Conduct transition process for clients that were accepted in the program.
- Collaborated with outside agencies such as DSS and Quincy Housing Etc
- Helped clients get connected with outside resources that fit their family needs at that time.
Education
Associates in Science - Criminal Justice, Human Services, Child Psychology
Quincy College
Quincy, MA01.1997
Skills
Program management
Office administration
Proactive mindset
Strategic planning
Process improvements
Generating schedules
Report preparation
Promotional planning
Resource management
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Active listening
Multitasking
Time management
Relationship building
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking Abilities
Reliability
Excellent communication
Organizational skills
Team collaboration
Effective communication
Adaptability and flexibility
Self motivation
Task prioritization
Conflict resolution
Goal setting
Continuous improvement
Adaptability
Crisis management
Risk management
Budget management
Certification
- First Aid & CPR
- MAP Certified that is about to expire
- CPI Certified
Timeline
FBS Visitation Program Coordinator
Family and Community Resources
06.2023 - Current
Stabilization Case Manager / Housing Specialist
Father Bills & Mainspring
06.2015 - 08.2022
Caseworker
Bamsi Day Hab
02.2014 - 06.2015
Case Manager
South Shore Mental Health
10.2012 - 02.2014
Parent Services Specialist
Child Care Choices of Boston
06.2010 - 06.2011
Community Support Counselor
Riverside Community Health Care
11.2008 - 06.2010
Family Service Worker
Quincy Community Head Start Program
11.1998 - 10.2007
Associates in Science - Criminal Justice, Human Services, Child Psychology
Quincy College