Talented Case Manager adept at handling high caseloads without sacrificing quality of care. Operates in high-pressure environments while recommending best resources and courses of action to benefit Client needs and Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Case Manager
Catholic Charites
12.2021 - Current
Managed caseload of 15 or more adults in SSVF Homeless Veterans Program and provide comprehensive, community based care
Collaborated with external agencies to meet needs of all Homeless Veterans
Developed and implemented transition services plan to facilitate movement from being homeless to being stably housed
Developed positive relationships with Veterans to foster communication and encourage involvement for Veterans.
Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kokua Education Services
09.2021 - 12.2021
Upheld recordkeeping classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives
Provided instruction for students in core subject areas
Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom
Assigned, explained and graded homework.
Amazon Courier
Amazon
06.2021 - 08.2021
Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes
Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods
Read maps, followed oral and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries
Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations
Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries
Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices
Performed walk around on delivery vehicle before beginning shift to verify correct and safe operating order
Adhered to safe lifting techniques to avoid injuries.
Community Support Specialist
Thresholds
09.2017 - 04.2020
Liaised with community members, recommending resources and programs
Supported clients in developing goals and social skills, improving individual wellness and productivity
Produced crisis management and intervention plans for Members in need
Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for Members with Mental Illness
Developed and reviewed Members treatment Plans
Performed comprehensive Member assessments with team and team lead in order to identify Member's mental health service needs and to make recommendations for treatment
Monitor self administration of Medication
Met required billing targets and complete all documentation within assigned time frames
Provide direct service to members through counseling, therapy, case management, job support, crisis intervention and psycho-social rehabilitation.
Supported clients in developing goals and social skills, improving individual wellness and productivity.
Assisted in implementation of community support services in alignment with needs.
Kept case files updated, accurate and aligned with requirements.
Therapeutic Day School Teacher
Leepforward Therapeutic Day School
07.2015 - 08.2017
Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
Youth Care Worker
Maryville Academy
11.2015 - 09.2016
Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions
Evaluated needs of youth and outlined measures to address
Attended Handle With Care trainings to enhance staff and youth safety during physical intervention
Attended treatment team meetings to discuss youth's mental and behavioral progress
Aided with crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and offering peer counseling
Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence
Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources
Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow and restraints
Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning
Supervised and ensured safety of youth in milieu during assigned shift
Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files.
Home Visitor Supervisor
Healthy Families
07.2014 - 06.2015
Provided ongoing case monitoring and evaluation to formulate and update care plans
Conducted weekly home visits to assess conditions
Coordinated resources and program referrals to support family needs
Maintained current assessments of families and children and prepared daily portfolios
Collaborated with Hospitals and local agencies to provide services to those in need
Helped to educate parents and assisted with educational planning and decision making for children
Recruited families and built positive relationships with parents in order to support parenting roles
Provide individual supervision to Family Support Specialist, conduct intake, needs assessment and make provisions for home based services
Receive and review daily referrals from hospitals and other agencies
Recruit qualified families for participation in the Program
Input information from home visits into company's system using Cornerstone.
Infant Toddler Specialist/Assistant Director/
Marcy Newberry Association
06.2006 - 06.2013
Developed level-appropriate lessons and activities to support skill-building needs
Constructed age-appropriate goals and outcomes to assist children with special needs and developmental delays
Provided information on developmental milestones to coach families on incorporating modeled interventions into children's daily routines
Conducted child health, sensory and behavioral screenings and prepared observation results
Performed early intervention services and documented results
Logged information regarding naps, feedings and any medications administered
Kept areas clean, organized and stocked and sanitized surfaces and toys
Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development
Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and supervisors to address concerns
Provide individual supervision to Lead Teachers in a childcare setting
Monitored employee adherence to classroom policies and procedures
Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, including mail, email and faxes.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology
National Louis University
Chicago, IL
06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Applied Behavioral Science
National Louis University
Chicago, IL
06.2011
High School Diploma -
Central Hardin High School
Cecilia, KY
06.1994
Skills
Documentation proficiency
Needs assessment
Effective Communication
Organizational Skills
Creative Thinking
Problem Solving
Active Listening
Team Leadership
Certification
Substitute Teacher License, 06/2013, Chicago, IL
Work History
Lead Case Manager, Managed caseload of 10 or more adults in SSVF Homeless Veterans Program and provide comprehensive, community based care., Collaborated with external agencies to meet the needs of all Homeless Veterans., Developed and implemented transition services plan to facilitate movement from being homeless to being stably housed., Developed positive relationships with Veterans to foster communication and encourage involvement for Veterans., Developed monthly Budgets and Housing Stability Plans with veterans to help them to maintain stable housing., 12/2021, Current, Chicago, Illinois, IL, 60651
Substitute Teacher, K-12, Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping., Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules., Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts., Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives., Provided instruction for students in core subject areas., Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom., Assigned, explained and graded homework., 09/2021, 12/2021, Chicago, Illinois, IL, 60651
Amazon Courier, Amazon, Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes., Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods., Read maps, followed oral and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries., Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations., Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries., Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices., Performed walk around on delivery vehicle before beginning shift to verify correct and safe operating order., Adhered to safe lifting techniques to avoid injuries.
Community Support Specialist, Thresholds, Liaised with community members, recommending resources and programs., Supported clients in developing goals and social skills, improving individual wellness and productivity., Produced crisis management and intervention plans for Members in need., Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for Members with Mental Illness., Took active role in Member and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns., Developed and reviewed Members treatment Plans, Performed comprehensive Member assessments with the team and team lead in order to identify the Member's mental health service needs and to make recommendations for treatment., Monitor self administration of Medication, Met required billing targets and complete all documentation within assigned time frames., Provide direct service to members through counseling, therapy, case management, job support, crisisintervention and psycho-social rehabilitation., 06/2021, 08/2021, Chicago, Illinois, IL, 60651
Youth Care Worker, Maryville Academy, Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions., Evaluated needs of youth and outlined measures to address., Attended Handle With Care trainings to enhance staff and youth safety during physical intervention., Attended treatment team meetings to discuss youth's mental and behavioral progress., Aided with crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and offering peer counseling., Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence., Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources., Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow and restraints., Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning., Supervised and ensured safety of the youth in the milieu during the assigned shift., Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files., 11/2015, 09/2016, Des Plaines, Illinois, IL, 60016
Home Visitor Supervisor, Healthy Families, Provided ongoing case monitoring and evaluation to formulate and update care plans., Conducted weekly home visits to assess conditions., Coordinated resources and program referrals to support family needs., Maintained current assessments of families and children and prepared daily portfolios., Collaborated with Hospitals and local agencies to provide services to those in need., Helped to educate parents and assisted with educational planning and decision making for children., Recruited families and built positive relationships with parents in order to support parenting roles., Provide individual supervision to Family Support Specialist, conduct intake, needs assessment and make provisions for home based services., Receive and review daily referrals from hospitals and other agencies., Recruit qualified families for participation in the Program., Input information from home visits into the company's system using Cornerstone., 04/2014, 06/2014, Chicago, Illinois, IL, 60651
Infant Toddler Specialist/Assistant Director, Marcy Newberry Association, Developed level-appropriate lessons and activities to support skill-building needs., Constructed age-appropriate goals and outcomes to assist children with special needs and developmental delays., Provided information on developmental milestones to coach families on incorporating modeled interventions into children's daily routines., Conducted child health, sensory and behavioral screenings and prepared observation results., Performed early intervention services and documented results., Logged information regarding naps, feedings and any medications administered., Kept areas clean, organized and stocked and sanitized surfaces and toys., Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development., Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and supervisors to address concerns., Provide individual supervision to Lead Teachers in a childcare setting., Monitored employee adherence to classroom policies and procedures., Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, including mail, email and faxes., 06/2006, 06/2013, Chicago, Illinois, IL, 60651
Professional Summary
Compassionate Case Manager experienced in many environments. Hardworking and dedicated to achieving desired case outcomes. Offers excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution and communication abilities. Proactive and resourceful with strong knowledge of community resources. Strong communicator with passion for helping others.
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