Director of Intake & Diversion Unit (ADSS-M2)

• Aug 2023 - Present

Supervisor II (SW)

• Oct 2017 - Sep 2023

Provides supervision and technical assistance to the Social Services Unit with new and returning clients who are medically frail; require a higher level of care; have suspected mental health or substance abuse issues. Performs psychiatric and substance abuse screening of the identified applicants to determine the needs of the identified individual(s). Provides appropriate referrals for clients needing substance abuse or mental health services; refers clients to treatment facilities by matching an individual's needs with services provided by the identified facilities. Provides recommendation to the Director of Programs, when and where needed for appropriate placements. Participates in weekly case conference meetings to ensure client service needs are being met and clients are meeting their service plan (ILP) goals. Participates in periodic review/audit of case records to ensure case records are correct, well documented and updated; engages in individual client problem solving, addressing client's issues as needed. Show less

Social Worker (Per Diem)

• Sep 2015 - Present

Provides in home mental health services to a mostly geriatric population Provides in home mental health services to a mostly geriatric population

Special Instructor/ABA Therapist

• Aug 2015 - Mar 2018

Provided in-home therapy for children with developmental delays and behavioral concerns. Coached parents and caregivers on strategies to assist child’s progress while incorporating daily routines within home and daycare settings. Attended ABA Informing Session to gain greater knowledge of ABA therapy. Provided in-home therapy for children with developmental delays and behavioral concerns. Coached parents and caregivers on strategies to assist child’s progress while incorporating daily routines within home and daycare settings. Attended ABA Informing Session to gain greater knowledge of ABA therapy.

Assistant Superintendent of Welfare Shelters (ASW)

• Nov 2015 - Oct 2017

- Responsible for overall operation of DHS shelter - Responsible for overall operation of DHS shelter

Program Director

• Oct 2006 - Nov 2015

Program Director - HUD Permanent Supportive Housing - January, 2015 - Present - Promoted into position to assist in start up of 55 bed community housing program - Oversees implementation of program services for HUD Program - Coordinates with other programs to integrate existing services into HUD Program - Monitors overall quality assurance - Ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and contractual obligations - Interacts with program funders and auditors, as requested - Prepares monthly program reports - Provides Supervision to 8 Direct Reports - Provides outreach to community and agency to market and explain HUD services Additional Roles: Senior Program Director - Housing Placement Assistance/Enhanced Supportive Housing - July, 2013 - January, 2015 Care Manager (Part Time) - Health Homes Program - April, 2012 - April, 2015 Program Director - Housing Placement Assistance - October, 2011 - July, 2013 Harm Reduction Specialist - TAP Program - January, 2009 - October, 2011 Residence Manager - TAP Program - July, 2007 - January, 2009 Client Care Coordinator - ETH and TAP Programs - October, 2006 - June, 2007 Show less

Social Worker (Per Diem)

• Aug 2014 - Oct 2015

- Provides direct clinical services to clients in 43 bed women’s shelter - Carries out program management activities - Provides task supervision to clinical staff - Ensures comfort and well-being to all clients on-site - Completes necessary documentation, using DHS CARES and program logs - Provides direct clinical services to clients in 43 bed women’s shelter - Carries out program management activities - Provides task supervision to clinical staff - Ensures comfort and well-being to all clients on-site - Completes necessary documentation, using DHS CARES and program logs

Community Alternative Systems Agency (CASA) Case Manager

• Jan 2009 - Oct 2011

- Performed assessments to determine Medicaid clients' eligibility for homecare services - Assisted clients with Medicaid recertification - Ensured that SSI and Food Stamps benefits were in place, as needed - Completed all required documentation, using Long Term Care Web software - Performed assessments to determine Medicaid clients' eligibility for homecare services - Assisted clients with Medicaid recertification - Ensured that SSI and Food Stamps benefits were in place, as needed - Completed all required documentation, using Long Term Care Web software

Direct Care Counselor

• Apr 2004 - Dec 2007

- Provided assistance to developmentally disabled clients - Assisted with ADL skills - Provided assistance to developmentally disabled clients - Assisted with ADL skills

Direct Aide

• Oct 2004 - Jul 2007

- Provided assistance to developmentally disabled clients - Monitored and assisted in day to day activities - Acted as a motivator and aided in setting goals, in order to achieve desired outcomes - Provided assistance to developmentally disabled clients - Monitored and assisted in day to day activities - Acted as a motivator and aided in setting goals, in order to achieve desired outcomes