Homeless Prevention Case Manager & Rapid Re-Housing Specialist

• May 2014 - Present

Oversee rental assistance and utility assistance programs, this includes: screening, interviewing and evaluating clients for eligibility of each assistance program. Ensure adequate resources are available to clients. Maintain all clients information in relevant databases. Address potential barriers to landlord participants such as corns about short term nature of rental assistance and tenant qualifications. Assist Household is identifying and securing affordable rental housing units. Show less

Community Living Specialist

• Dec 2013 - May 2014

Taught, assisted and supported individuals at home and in the community to learn, practice and master skills enhancing their independence. Ensured the health and well-being of individuals by accompanying person on appointments as needed, administering medications (or support self-medication) following all instructions given by primary care physician. Assisted individuals with household shopping and maintenance as necessary, providing ongoing opportunity for individuals to assume increasing control, and responsibility. Maintain case notes, doctors' appointments and any other appointments individuals may have. Show less

Youth Advocate/Case Manager

• Jun 2012 - Nov 2013

Conducted screenings and comprehensive assessments to determine eligibility, compatibility with program and available housing, and identification of strengths and needs. Established relationships, outreach and collaboration within the community participants reside in. Established and maintain regular meetings and sessions with all assigned participants to help ensure continued focus on gals, and identifying/addressing any barriers to self-sufficiency. Maintained charts (participant files, both hard copy and electronic) assessments, and other data as required by LAHSA, First Place for Youth, BRIDGES. Show less

Family Service Worker

• 2011 - 2012