VERONIQUE CHEVERY
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dedicated candidate eager to leverage knowledge in social services and program development. Skilled in running social services initiatives and developing policies and procedures. Collaborative and committed to addressing social issues to improve quality of life in marginalized communities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
System of Care Coordinator
Highland Rivers Behavioral Health
Atlanta, GA
09.2024 - Current
- Oversee grant management, including budget monitoring and completion of required monthly reports ensuring all metrics and deliverables are met.
- Provide care coordination for internal and external programs, collaborating with court systems, DFCS, Local Interagency Planning Teams, and other community stakeholders.
- Conduct assessments and evaluations of individuals' mental and physical health, substance use, and readiness for treatment in various settings including jails and clinics.
- Lead the SOC Task Force, ensuring accountability, task completion, and timely reporting for monthly deliverables.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on SOC principles, delivering training and advocacy both internally and externally.
- Foster collaborative partnerships with Accountability Court staff, DFCS, school system personnel, and other community stakeholders.
- Ensure successful youth transitions into adulthood through resource education and service coordination.
Independent Living Specialist
Empower
Irving, TX
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Coordinates with the case managers to provide Independent Living services to youth served by the Permanency Program
- Assesses eligibility for youth in Extended Care program to include youth in Trial Independence who request to return to paid care
- Ensure completion of the CLSA for all youth 14 and over and any other assessments needed to prepare youth for independent living
- Maintains sufficient case documentation including forms and narratives to provide a complete and accurate written record in assigned Preparation for Adult Living only cases for each youth receiving Preparation for Adult Living services
- Works for Permanency Specialist to ensure youth in care are receiving counseling and guidance in preparation for independent living/emancipation while they are still in care
- Participates in case planning conferences as needed
- Compiles monthly statistical data and reports and forwards it to appropriate agencies
- Completes documentation and forwards reports containing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content
Victim Advocate
Bridging Freedom
Tampa, FL
05.2019 - 08.2023
- Provide watchful care in helping to apply behavioral management, service plans, safety plans, behavior plans, and response plans
- Complete accurate and detailed documentation daily and perform administrative functions in relation to reporting and documenting
- Attend weekly staff meetings to provide thought-input and feedback to advocate for the participant in relation to service plans for each participants programming and performance
- Utilize the strength-based approach in providing feedback for participants
- Engage with trauma-informed care techniques, behavioral management, and advocate for the participant to meet organizational goals and individual participant goals
Behavioral Health Technician
Juvenile Addictions Receiving Facility
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Assist in gathering information about basic and community living of the person receiving services to be used in the assessment process; implement designated interventions and behavioral management programs
- Communicates regularly with clients and engages clients to talk about their mental illness and substance misuse
- Assists clients in preparing for court appearances or other outside activities, and implements supportive, psycho-educational and recreational groups
- Oversees collection of urine specimen for drug screens and may complete and record vital signs as assigned
- Assists clients in gathering/obtaining personal property when discharged
- Answers phones and provides other administrative support as needed
- Builds new case files and breaks down discharged client case files
Direct Care Professional
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Orlando, Florida
06.2014 - 06.2018
- Provides programs and services for adolescents and adults who face significant emotional, behavioral and intellectual/developmental challenges
- Supporting a therapeutic environment, while ensuring the safety and well-being of the individuals
- Following and implementing behavioral support plans
- Documenting shift reports, incident reports, and individual progress notes
Education
Master's - human services: Child Protection
Nova Southern University
Ft Lauderdale, FL01.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University Of Central Florida
Orlando, FLAssociates of Arts -
Valencia College
Orlando, FloridaSkills
- Care Coordination & Case Management
- Grant Management & Reporting
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Program Oversight
- Youth Advocacy
- Community Resource Linkage
- Crisis Intervention
- Cultural Competency
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Data Collection & Analysis
- Problem-solving
- Effective Communication
- Project Management & Deadline Management
Affiliations
Gamma Sigma Sigma National Service Sorority
Certification
CPR and First Aid Certified
Timeline
System of Care Coordinator
Highland Rivers Behavioral Health
09.2024 - Current
Independent Living Specialist
Empower
08.2023 - 08.2024
Victim Advocate
Bridging Freedom
05.2019 - 08.2023
Behavioral Health Technician
Juvenile Addictions Receiving Facility
06.2018 - 05.2019
Direct Care Professional
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
06.2014 - 06.2018
CPR and First Aid Certified
Master's - human services: Child Protection
Nova Southern University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University Of Central Florida
Associates of Arts -
Valencia College
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