Experience

Audubon Area Community Services

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Health Benefit Assister

  • May 2019 - Present

• Health Benefit Assister

  • May 2019 - Present

  Assist clients with applying on the Federal Market Place and assist clients with applying for Medicaid insurance based on their income and number of people in their household. Provide education and outreach to various locations in the community regarding health insurance through the Federal Market Place or through Medicaid.



RiverValley Behavioral Health

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

• Therapeutic Community Support Professional

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  Assists client to identify their goals for the Therapeutic Community Support program. Assisting client in determining both effective and ineffective objectives in reaching their goals. Provide information to the client regarding alternative strategies to reach their goals. Maintain necessary confidentiality of client's information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

• State General Funds Case Manager

  • May 2017 - Sep 2018

  Assists individuals in accessing application for waiver services through the Medicaid Waiver Management Application. Performs face-to-face contacts/visits on at least a monthly basis with each client on caseload and completes contact notes for each client. Determines if all identified goals are being addressed, identifies any unmet needs and provides intervention on behalf of client/guardian. Facilitates team meetings in which Person Centered Service Plans are developed, modified and… Show more Assists individuals in accessing application for waiver services through the Medicaid Waiver Management Application. Performs face-to-face contacts/visits on at least a monthly basis with each client on caseload and completes contact notes for each client. Determines if all identified goals are being addressed, identifies any unmet needs and provides intervention on behalf of client/guardian. Facilitates team meetings in which Person Centered Service Plans are developed, modified and reviewed. Advocates for the health, safety and welfare of each client.



Department for Community Based Services

• Owensboro, Kentucky Area

• Family Support Specialist I

  • Oct 2016 - Apr 2017

  Performs beginning level determination of eligibility for public assistance programs. Interviews clients who are applying for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Completes appropriate forms for each case for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Scans in all necessary documentation to be used for verification for each case. Reviews system inquiry for employment income, child support and unearned income such as Supplemental Security Income. Performs beginning level determination of eligibility for public assistance programs. Interviews clients who are applying for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Completes appropriate forms for each case for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Scans in all necessary documentation to be used for verification for each case. Reviews system inquiry for employment income, child support and unearned income such as Supplemental Security Income.



Audubon Area Community Services/Kentucky Works Program

• Career Developer

  • Jan 2014 - Oct 2016

  Assists clients with moving from KTAP services to achieving gainful employment through experiences in volunteer/work opportunities within the non-profit organizations in the Owensboro/Daviess county community. Conducts assessments and places clients in volunteer/work situations. Monitors progress regarding work skills and habits. Attends Community Coffee once per month at the Ron Logsdon Community Center in Owensboro, Kentucky. Builds relationships with other non-profit… Show more Assists clients with moving from KTAP services to achieving gainful employment through experiences in volunteer/work opportunities within the non-profit organizations in the Owensboro/Daviess county community. Conducts assessments and places clients in volunteer/work situations. Monitors progress regarding work skills and habits. Attends Community Coffee once per month at the Ron Logsdon Community Center in Owensboro, Kentucky. Builds relationships with other non-profit organizations in the community to expand opportunities for clients to volunteer. Attends weekly conference call with supervisor and other members of Kentucky Works Program team. Show less Assists clients with moving from KTAP services to achieving gainful employment through experiences in volunteer/work opportunities within the non-profit organizations in the Owensboro/Daviess county community. Conducts assessments and places clients in volunteer/work situations. Monitors progress regarding work skills and habits. Attends Community Coffee once per month at the Ron Logsdon Community Center in Owensboro, Kentucky. Builds relationships with other non-profit… Show more Assists clients with moving from KTAP services to achieving gainful employment through experiences in volunteer/work opportunities within the non-profit organizations in the Owensboro/Daviess county community. Conducts assessments and places clients in volunteer/work situations. Monitors progress regarding work skills and habits. Attends Community Coffee once per month at the Ron Logsdon Community Center in Owensboro, Kentucky. Builds relationships with other non-profit organizations in the community to expand opportunities for clients to volunteer. Attends weekly conference call with supervisor and other members of Kentucky Works Program team. Show less



Community Alternatives affiliated with Rescare

• Case Manager

  • Mar 2008 - Jan 2014

  Oversees 15 clients on my case load Completes MAP-95 forms for clients required dietary needs Coordinates with following agencies to provide care to my clients: DDID, SCPS and Medicaid Assists the client by coordinating programs that address their needs and interests Advocates for the client by addressing their needs of health, safety, and welfare Summarizes progress of their outcomes in monthly notes Completes necessary incident reports for clients on my case load Confers… Show more Oversees 15 clients on my case load Completes MAP-95 forms for clients required dietary needs Coordinates with following agencies to provide care to my clients: DDID, SCPS and Medicaid Assists the client by coordinating programs that address their needs and interests Advocates for the client by addressing their needs of health, safety, and welfare Summarizes progress of their outcomes in monthly notes Completes necessary incident reports for clients on my case load Confers with guardian concerning needs, interests, and incidents for the clients as they arise Coordinates on-call issues one night a week and one weekend a month Facilitates annual Plan of Care meetings and Interdisciplinary meetings when necessary Attends weekly Team meetings and Incident Report Committee meetings Participates in quarterly meetings for Human Rights Committee and Behavior Incident Committee Show less Oversees 15 clients on my case load Completes MAP-95 forms for clients required dietary needs Coordinates with following agencies to provide care to my clients: DDID, SCPS and Medicaid Assists the client by coordinating programs that address their needs and interests Advocates for the client by addressing their needs of health, safety, and welfare Summarizes progress of their outcomes in monthly notes Completes necessary incident reports for clients on my case load Confers… Show more Oversees 15 clients on my case load Completes MAP-95 forms for clients required dietary needs Coordinates with following agencies to provide care to my clients: DDID, SCPS and Medicaid Assists the client by coordinating programs that address their needs and interests Advocates for the client by addressing their needs of health, safety, and welfare Summarizes progress of their outcomes in monthly notes Completes necessary incident reports for clients on my case load Confers with guardian concerning needs, interests, and incidents for the clients as they arise Coordinates on-call issues one night a week and one weekend a month Facilitates annual Plan of Care meetings and Interdisciplinary meetings when necessary Attends weekly Team meetings and Incident Report Committee meetings Participates in quarterly meetings for Human Rights Committee and Behavior Incident Committee Show less



Owensboro Treatment Center

• Youth Worker

  • Oct 1999 - Oct 2005

  Provides supervision of juvenile sex offenders ages 14-18 Interacts with residents during work detail and recreations Maintains a daily log of behavior observation, medication, and activities Observes residents in classroom settings and vocational education Counsels residents in both individual and group settings Completes 40 hours of trainings per year Provides supervision of juvenile sex offenders ages 14-18 Interacts with residents during work detail and recreations Maintains a daily log of behavior observation, medication, and activities Observes residents in classroom settings and vocational education Counsels residents in both individual and group settings Completes 40 hours of trainings per year



Harrah's Casino and Hotel Lake Tahoe, Nevada

• Massage Therapist

  • Jul 1997 - Jul 1998

  Provided massage therapy services to a variety of clients Maintain and clean the therapy room after each session Greeted customers upon arrival to their massage therapy session Trained in Swedish and Russian massage Received training from Louisville School of Massage in Louisville, Kentucky and the Ralston School of Massage Therapy based at the Washoe Medical Center in Reno, Nevada where massage therapy students had access to chart privileges Assisted a 13-year old young man by… Show more Provided massage therapy services to a variety of clients Maintain and clean the therapy room after each session Greeted customers upon arrival to their massage therapy session Trained in Swedish and Russian massage Received training from Louisville School of Massage in Louisville, Kentucky and the Ralston School of Massage Therapy based at the Washoe Medical Center in Reno, Nevada where massage therapy students had access to chart privileges Assisted a 13-year old young man by utilizing my massage therapy skills while he received dialysis Show less Provided massage therapy services to a variety of clients Maintain and clean the therapy room after each session Greeted customers upon arrival to their massage therapy session Trained in Swedish and Russian massage Received training from Louisville School of Massage in Louisville, Kentucky and the Ralston School of Massage Therapy based at the Washoe Medical Center in Reno, Nevada where massage therapy students had access to chart privileges Assisted a 13-year old young man by… Show more Provided massage therapy services to a variety of clients Maintain and clean the therapy room after each session Greeted customers upon arrival to their massage therapy session Trained in Swedish and Russian massage Received training from Louisville School of Massage in Louisville, Kentucky and the Ralston School of Massage Therapy based at the Washoe Medical Center in Reno, Nevada where massage therapy students had access to chart privileges Assisted a 13-year old young man by utilizing my massage therapy skills while he received dialysis Show less