Experience

OLV Human Services

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Foster Care Social Worker

  • Apr 2023 - Present



BestSelf Behavioral Health

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Housing Specialist

  • Apr 2022 - Apr 2023

  Currently assists those who may be homeless, mentally ill, and suffer from addictions to obtain safe, appropriate housing and maintain residential stability. Services provided include identifying appropriate housing options, coordinating services with housing agencies, determining client eligibility for government financed housing programs, facilitate resolution of landlord/tenant conflict, and assisting clients to develop daily living skills. Currently assists those who may be homeless, mentally ill, and suffer from addictions to obtain safe, appropriate housing and maintain residential stability. Services provided include identifying appropriate housing options, coordinating services with housing agencies, determining client eligibility for government financed housing programs, facilitate resolution of landlord/tenant conflict, and assisting clients to develop daily living skills.



Friends Of Night People, Inc.

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Coordinator

  • Jul 2021 - Mar 2022

  Works directly with those who may be experiencing homelessness, poverty, mental health conditions or addictions through the stages of change to achieve the success they are seeking, assist in obtaining shelter, public benefits, supportive services, housing, job training or employment, and necessary personal resources to achieve established goals. Engage, assist, and advocate for individuals to prevent hunger and homelessness as they experience it through completing appropriate applications and assessments for services. Prepares reports, enter interactions in the HMIS database, document files, and make needed referrals for individuals all in a timely manner. Participate in monthly meetings with other organizations that share similar missions and goals to build relationships, improve community effectiveness and increase supports for individuals using FONP programs. Participate in night and/or early morning homeless outreach in the WNY area. Show less



Caz Recovery

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Supported Housing Case Manager

  • Oct 2020 - Jun 2021

  Assists people experiencing homelessness in obtaining housing that meets HUD standards, facilitates relationships between residents and landlord, advocating for residents when necessary. Provides case management, enhancement of adult daily living skills, and appropriate referrals to obtain resources. Accurately completes case notes, individual housing plans, and other necessary documentation. Supports and encourages resident participation in educational/vocational programs. Assists people experiencing homelessness in obtaining housing that meets HUD standards, facilitates relationships between residents and landlord, advocating for residents when necessary. Provides case management, enhancement of adult daily living skills, and appropriate referrals to obtain resources. Accurately completes case notes, individual housing plans, and other necessary documentation. Supports and encourages resident participation in educational/vocational programs.



Chartiers Center

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Housing Navigator

  • Nov 2019 - Jul 2020

  Assisted formerly or currently homeless individuals in locating and maintaining safe and stable housing, finding jobs, connecting to community/county/federal resources, and increasing skills which enable them to maintain a household, provide for themselves and family, and function at a desirable level. Assisted formerly or currently homeless individuals in locating and maintaining safe and stable housing, finding jobs, connecting to community/county/federal resources, and increasing skills which enable them to maintain a household, provide for themselves and family, and function at a desirable level.



CLASS (Community Living And Support Services)

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Partner

  • May 2019 - Nov 2019

  I worked with adults who have disabilities to increase community integration through recreational outings, volunteering, and additionally provided education in life skills. I worked with adults who have disabilities to increase community integration through recreational outings, volunteering, and additionally provided education in life skills.



Mental Health Association of Northwestern PA

• Erie Pennsylvania

• Mental Health Association/Wellness Connection Clinic Intern

  • Aug 2018 - May 2019

  Working with the health navigator I used a trauma informed lens to engage clients and connect them to resources including healthcare, housing, and mental health services. Working with the health navigator I used a trauma informed lens to engage clients and connect them to resources including healthcare, housing, and mental health services.



Country Fair, Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate

  • Aug 2018 - May 2019



Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Alumni Relations Officer

  • Dec 2017 - Nov 2018

• President

  • Dec 2016 - Nov 2017

• Music Director

  • Dec 2015 - Nov 2016

• Webmaster

  • Dec 2014 - Nov 2015



Erie R.I.S.E. Leadership Academy Charter School

• Erie Pennsylvania

• Social Work Intern

  • Jan 2018 - May 2018

  Under the supervision of the school social services coordinator, I worked closely with a diverse group of students, providing counseling and support services. Under the supervision of the school social services coordinator, I worked closely with a diverse group of students, providing counseling and support services.



PennWest Edinboro

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Residence Life and Housing Office Assistant

  • Jan 2015 - May 2018