Experience

Simpson Housing Services

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

• Family Advocate

  • Apr 2020 - Present

  • Provide crisis intervention services to participant families to ensure housing stability.• Provide case management services for families transitioning from homeless to supportive housing.• Screens all potential Participants for eligibility for supportive and Transitional housing programs.• Assist participants with housing search and moves as needed while in the program• Provide weekly strengths-based case management and service coordination services designed to assist families in obtaining and maintaining stable employment and housing.• Oversee the development and implementation of individualized goal plans, including identification of barriers to obtaining/ maintaining housing and steps to overcome them.• Assist participants to connect with appropriate community resources and advocacy for goals.• Partner with Early Childhood Specialist and Youth Services team in connecting families with appropriate child related resources to address areas of concern or identified needs.• Maintain individual files, including case notes, signed data privacy, intake and discharge summaries, and Release of Information.



Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Case Manager

  • Jul 2016 - Jun 2020

  Provide case management services for families transitioning from homeless to supportive housing.Screens all potential Participants for eligibility for supportive housing programs.Collects accurate and consistent intake documentation for each incoming client.Completes initial program eligibility documentation.Assist participant with housing searchProvide participants with financial literacy, eviction prevention, financial assistance applications and lease agreementsAssist participants with applying for, obtaining and maintaining benefits.Coordinate supportive services (i.e. mental health, transportation, substance abuse, etc.) with appropriate community agencies.Work with and support participants in their efforts toward self-sufficiency by defining goals that are clear, measurable and have a time frame.Proactively develop and promote self-reliance by helping participants access community resources.Evaluate needs and gaps in services and work to identify solutions.Build effective relationships with participants through regular contact in person, by telephone and in writing.Complete paperwork, monthly reports and case notes accurately and on a timely basis.Collect program data to track participants progress on a monthly basis



Opportunity Partners

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Direct Support Professional

  • Dec 2015 - Dec 2016

  Provided in-home patient care for developmentally disabled patients.Bathed, groom, and assist patients with daily living activities.Documented patient behaviors and assisted with treatment modalities.Protected patients from harm through vigilant care and home trainingAdministered medication per instructions.Kept home neat and clean with light housekeeping duties.Accompanied residents on recreational activities and doctors' visitsProvided emotional and physical support to residents



Episcopal Homes of Minnesota

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

• Nursing Assistant

  • Aug 2013 - Jul 2016

  • Perform Activities of Daily Life to residents under the supervision and direction of medical staff.• Take vital signs and record appropriately. • Transfer residents from bed to wheelchair.• Prepare meal trays, serve meals and feed patients. • Record food intake and liquid output. • Pass medication when working as a Home Health Aide • Perform Activities of Daily Life to residents under the supervision and direction of medical staff.• Take vital signs and record appropriately. • Transfer residents from bed to wheelchair.• Prepare meal trays, serve meals and feed patients. • Record food intake and liquid output. • Pass medication when working as a Home Health Aide



Women of Nations

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

• Advocacy Intern

  • Sep 2014 - Jan 2015

  Provided advocacy and support to the 24-Hour crisis line.Offered shelter, safety planning, referrals, advocacy and support when appropriate.Provided crisis intervention to residents of the shelter.Helped clients explore all options available to meet their needs and the needs of their family.Assessed needs and completed intake forms with new clients.Coordinated client needs and oriented clients with community resources.Maintained accurate data collection, and reported all contacts to the Shelter Director.



Best Care LLC

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

• Personal Care Assistant

  • Nov 2011 - Apr 2013

  • Make grocery list and prepare meals for client according to diet plan.• Administer medications to client according to care plan.• Give client prompts for ADLs and help set up bathroom for daily hygiene activities.• Accompany client to doctor’s appointments• Perform light housekeeping duties and wash laundry. • Make grocery list and prepare meals for client according to diet plan.• Administer medications to client according to care plan.• Give client prompts for ADLs and help set up bathroom for daily hygiene activities.• Accompany client to doctor’s appointments• Perform light housekeeping duties and wash laundry.