Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Placement & Liasion Specialist/Case Manager
Service Altenatives
Arlington, WA
03.2024 - Current
Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans.
Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.
Worked collaboratively with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses to coordinate care for clients.
Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute distress.
Collaborated with family members to provide comprehensive support services to clients.
Maintained accurate records of client progress and interactions according to agency standards.
Assessed safety risks for children living at home or in foster care settings.
Coordinated referrals to outside agencies for additional services such as substance abuse programs or vocational training.
Engaged with schools and other educational institutions on behalf of students who are struggling academically or socially due to life circumstances.
Provided seamless connections to mental health resources available in the community for clients referred to me.
Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
Implemented social service interventions to achieve treatment goals and address client needs.
Certified HMIS.
Art Teacher
Boys and Girls Club
Tulalip, WA
05.2022 - 03.2024
Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach art concepts such as perspective, color theory, drawing, painting and sculpting.
Created engaging activities for students to explore their creativity through art projects.
Encouraged students to think critically about artwork and discuss its meaning or purpose.
worked with diverse backgrounds for children ages 5-18.
School Based Wrap Around WISe Coordinator
Center for Human Services
Everett, Washington
08.2019 - 05.2021
Responsible for coordinating the development of youth and family teams and implementation of the individualized family care plans.
Maximizing the involvement of natural team members and system workers.
Worked with youth and families who have complex needs and who are involved in multiple systems (criminal justice, mental health, substance use, etc.)
Case management, accessing formal resources.
Created crisis and safety plans.
Collaborated with families, client representatives, and interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive plans.
Provided services in a manner that expedites the meeting of contract requirements and program outcomes, maintained documentation in a timely, thorough and accurate manner.
Domestic Violence/sexual Assault Advocate
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh
Walla Walla, Washington
05.2017 - 04.2019
Provided crisis intervention services to survivors of sexual assault and their families.
Conducted screenings, intakes and assessed eligibility.
Responded effectively to challenging situations with clients.
Counseled individuals on issues related to trauma, grief, and loss due to sexual assault.
Conducted community outreach and education programs about the dynamics of sexual violence.
Facilitated support groups for survivors of sexual assault and their families.
Developed resources for victims of sexual assault, including referrals to medical providers, legal assistance, counseling services, and other social services.
Advocated on behalf of victims in court proceedings or with other agencies regarding civil rights violations or criminal justice matters.
Maintained accurate records of client interactions and progress toward goals.
Collaborated with law enforcement personnel on cases involving victims of sexual assault.
Participated in trainings and conferences related to best practices in responding to survivors of sexual assault.
Provided advocacy-based accompaniment during medical exams, police interviews, court appearances.
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