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VENUS HARRIS

Georgetown

Summary

A dedicated, self motivated leader; thoroughly committed to professional growth in children and families, chronic homelessness/substance abuse. Over 20 years of combined experience in all phases of staff management, school based, homeless services, individualized service plan, phase plans, informal counseling, and personal advocacy for diversified, individuals suffering with mental health and chronic substance abuse/homelessness. Extremely flexible; capable of meeting the demands of the workplace and trained to address individual suffering from PTSD and family needs. Personable, caring, and compassionate. Demonstrates superior motivational and communication skills with both staff and community resources.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Permanent Supportive Housing Case Manager

Family Eldercare
09.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for providing case management services to about 10-12 clients enrolled in the PSH program using Housing First and Trauma Informed Care models
  • Providing support for clients to achieve long-term housing stability and improve life factors related health and well being
  • Connecting clients to community resources, benefit programs and overall assistance in the community
  • Serving in the area of housing, basic needs, and financial stability promoting successful outcomes



Permanent Supportive Housing Case Manager

Front Steps
05.2022 - 08.2022


  • Works with program participants to complete assessments, set goals, identify strengths and resources, develop and implement weekly, short, and long-term self-sufficiency service plans that are appropriate to their particular status and needs
  • Assist clients in navigating access and maintenance of housing including viewing units, assistance with moving in/out, life skill development, landlord/client disputes, etc.; ensuring necessary identification and documentation for housing, education, work, treatment, and evaluating barriers to accessing services; financial and program arrangements such as rent, deposits, inspections, etc are proactively in place and made prior to occupancy to create a positive client experience; and providing one to one support with life skills, housing concerns, and health maintenance
  • Ensures interactions with program participants are client-centered, solution-focused and strengths based in all settings, language, and documentation.

CASE MANAGER FOR CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS/SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Steppingstone Inc.
08.2020 - 01.2022
  • Performed Street outreach to engage the most vulnerable chronically homeless persons
  • Conduct screening and intake interviews to determine consumer eligibility for services.
  • Develop, implement and monitor individualized treatment/service plans with each assigned consumer using collaborative information including completing a bio-psych-social to develop short and long term goals.
  • Provide Crisis intervention by assessing severity of the episode, de-escalating the consumer, referring to the emergency response team as needed, and developing a safety plan to assist in resolving the crisis.

Site Lead

YMCA Of Houston
10.2015 - 01.2020
  • Adhered to policies as stated in the YMCA Childcare Policies and Procedures Manual and in subsequent YMCA trainings and meetings
  • Attend a monthly staff meetings.
  • Worked in a team environment and encouraged open communication regarding concerns/issues with children, parents and co-workers.
  • Maintained open communication with the Child Development Director
  • Initiated and maintained positive relationships with school staff including principal, secretaries, custodial staff and teachers of key importance to the after school programs

Lead Restorative Coach

Family service of Rhode Island
08.2010 - 08.2013
  • Worked with Rhode Island school district to provide restorative practices in a school-based setting implementing restorative practices in a therapeutic/mainstream classroom
  • Trained the restorative specialist to provide support and restorative practice intervention through working with designated students and their families who have been identified in having challenging behavior/emotional needs.
  • Ran an afterschool program for teen moms Educating them on parenting skills supervision non-physical means of discipline and appropriate housing in developing a budget

Parent Mentor

Child and family services
03.2005 - 12.2010


  • Worked with families in the community at risk for child abuse and/or neglect
  • Assisted families to bring about constructive change through support, guidance, and instruction
  • Educated parents on essential parenting skills, supervision, hygiene issues, resources in the community and financial literacy.

Education

Liberal Studies -

Bristol community college
Fall River, Ma
09.1995

Skills

  • EXPERIENCE IN USING HMIS AND APRICOT DATABASES
  • KNOWLEDGE OF LOCAL RESOURCES
  • FOUR YEARS OF CASE MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE WORKING IN A SHELTER ENVIRONMENT AND OUTREACH WITH THE HOMELESS POPULATION
  • TRAINED IN HARM REDUCTION
  • OPIOID OVERDOSE PREVENTION
  • TRAUMA INFORMED CARE
  • CRISIS INTERVENTION
  • REFERRAL COORDINATION
  • DISCHARGE PLANNING

Timeline

Permanent Supportive Housing Case Manager

Family Eldercare
09.2022 - Current

Permanent Supportive Housing Case Manager

Front Steps
05.2022 - 08.2022

CASE MANAGER FOR CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS/SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Steppingstone Inc.
08.2020 - 01.2022

Site Lead

YMCA Of Houston
10.2015 - 01.2020

Lead Restorative Coach

Family service of Rhode Island
08.2010 - 08.2013

Parent Mentor

Child and family services
03.2005 - 12.2010

Liberal Studies -

Bristol community college

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