Emily Berning
Housing Services Program Manager at OnPoint- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified SOAR Practitioner
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)Sep, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Adult Mental Health First Aid
Kalamazoo Community Mental Health -
HQS Inspector
Michigan State Housing Development Authority -
MSHMIS Certification
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Youth Mental Health First Aid
Kalamazoo Community Mental Health
Experience
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OnPoint
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Housing Services Program Manager
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Oct 2023 - Present
Manager of the housing services department at OnPoint, directly supervising housing case managers, and managing homeless/housing services grants from HUD/MSHDA. OnPoint serves as the Housing Assessment and Resource Agency for Allegan County.
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Interim Housing Supervisor
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Apr 2023 - Sep 2023
Supervisor of the Homeless Assistance Program at OnPoint. OnPoint serves as the housing assessment and resource agency for Allegan County.
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Housing Team Lead
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Feb 2021 - Apr 2023
Oversee the HUD Supportive Housing Programs, Rapid Rehousing Programs, Coordinated Entry and Housing Stability Services and provide support to case managers working in those programs.
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HUD Case Manager
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Apr 2019 - Feb 2021
Case Manager with the Allegan Homeless Assistance Program at ACCMHS. I conduct screenings and intakes with individuals and families experiencing homelessness. I also provide supportive services and case management to formerly homeless individuals and families who have been placed in supportive housing programs.From June 2020-December 2020 I also managed the Allegan County Eviction Diversion Program Funded through MSHDA with Coronavirus Relief Funds. I oversaw and created a collaborative Eviction Diversion Workgroup that met weekly over Zoom consisting of the Allegan County Courts, Allegan County Community Mental Health Services, Allegan County Department of Health and Human Services, Community Action Agency of Allegan, Legal Aid of Western Michigan and other local agencies. I worked with these agencies, tenants and landlords to resolve non payment of rent evictions in Allegan County. I processed all complete applications for EDP funds eligibility and submitted approvals for payment once all documents were received. Show less
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Housing Resources, Inc.
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Housing Specialist
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Apr 2018 - Apr 2019
Provided case management services to eligible families for assistance through the Local Housing Assistance Fund Millage Program. This includes the assessment and recruitment of families through community outreach, information and referral, landlord/tenant mediation, goal planning, and coordination of activities and support with program partners. All housing activities focus on locating and placing families experiencing homelessness in permanent housing that matches their needs and diverting families from unplanned moves and loss of housing. Show less
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Housing Services Mid Michigan
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intake and Follow Up Case Manager
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Dec 2014 - Apr 2018
Case Manager that works with people experiencing homelessness and those in danger of homelessness by providing information, referrals, and intake & assessment appointments. Responsibilities: • Provide triage for clients who call or walk in • Complete intake appointments and prepare a housing plan using the client’s goals • Make referrals to an appropriate entitlement programs including securing Section 8 voucher or other subsidized housing • Work with the homeless to be rapidly re-housed, as soon as possible • Provide six months of follow-up case management and financial services to previously homeless individuals/families • Provide home visitation after placed in stable housing • Act as a Back-up Person for other Case Managers • Enter Intake and Exit data into the HMIS computer system and maintain paper files and case notes. Show less
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Haven House
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Shelter Coordinator
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Sep 2013 - Dec 2014
Haven House provides emergency housing and support services for one-parent and two-parent families with children. The shelter helps families who are homeless prepare for permanent housing by developing and promoting self-sufficiency, stability, and financial responsibility. In addition to housing, residents receive meals, crisis counseling, assistance with goal setting and referral to other agencies as needed. Shelter Coordinator fulfills a case management role including the following duties: *Daily and weekly meetings with residents *Monitoring progress of residents *Documenting information in files and logs *Guiding residents through the intake/exit process *Monitoring daily chore completion by residents *Answering telephone calls from potential residents and completing phone intakes *Greeting donors *Working closely with volunteers *Assisting food bank recipients *Some basic computer data entry *Attending weekly staff meetings *Light cleaning and organizing duties *Occasional dinner preparation for residents *Educating residents on available resources *Communicating with staff from other agencies Show less
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Wharton Center for Performing Arts
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Stage Guard
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Nov 2010 - Jun 2014
Usher: Position included directing patrons who need assistance, helping patrons with mobility issues, helping enforce Wharton policies, greeting patrons, taking tickets at theater doors, and assisting patrons inside the theater with flashlights after house lights go down. Stage Guard: Supervisory position with the responsibilities of limiting access to secured areas of Wharton Center including the backstage area and Donor Lounge. Other responsibilities include providing excellent customer service by greeting, answering questions and directing patrons to various areas of Wharton. I was promoted to Stage Guard in September 2011. Show less
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CBI Rehabilitation Services Inc.
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Behavorial Aide
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Oct 2012 - Sep 2013
I worked with children who were on the autism spectrum and had other cognitive disabilities in their home. I implemented an individualized systematic behavior change program for each client directed at reducing maladaptive behaviors and increasing pro-social behavior. I provided hands on assistance in clients’ activities of daily living, self-care tasks, as well as other client related care tasks as assigned. I also administered medication as needed and transported clients to appointments, community outings and recreational outings. Show less
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Education
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2008 - 2013
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology -
2004 - 2008
Ludington High School
High School Diploma
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