Experience

Homeless Emergency Project, Inc.

• United States

• Case Manager

  • May 2014 - Present

  • Conducts screenings to determine appropriateness for program.• Conducts needs assessments and completes treatment plans at intake, refer clients as appropriate, and ensures continuum of care.• Provide coordinated case management services designed to maintain, enhance, and promote residential stability and functional integrity.• Advocates on behalf of clients to utilize independent living skills and strategies. • Assists clients in navigating barriers.• Enforces program rules and procedures to ensure compliance.• Ensures accurate data collection and reporting in compliance with internal policies, as well as federal, state, and local laws and regulations.• Ensures client files are maintained and meet compliance standards.• Conducts discharge planning for the safe and successful transition of an individual from the time of their admission to HEP to their reentry to the community.• Liaisons with external stakeholders including Veterans Affairs Health Care System, service partners, government representatives, community stakeholders, hospital personnel, and other agencies to ensure responsive and effective service planning and program operations.



Department of Veterans Affairs

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Masters Level Social Work Intern

  • Jan 2013 - Apr 2014

  Intern on Inpatient Psychiatry, Psychosocial Recovery and Rehabilitation Program, Domiciliary Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program, and Nursing Home Care Unit.• Performed case management duties.• Complete psychosocial assessments, need assessments, advanced directives, and assisted veterans in contracting for safety.• Utilized the recovery model to collaborate with veterans for the creation of wellness plans.• Facilitated the review of wellness plans in collaboration with veterans and interdisciplinary team members.• Delivered counseling to homeless veterans on an individual basis.• Assisted with discharge planning, by liaising with community organizations.• Developed and facilitated a self-esteem cognitive behavioral group, in response to veterans’ perceived needs. Also co-facilitated a discharge readiness and cancer support groups.• Participated in interdisciplinary team care and discharge meetings.• Participated in crisis intervention and found emergency housing for a veteran.• Provided information and assisted veteran in applying for a need-based grant through the VA Grant Program.• Advocated on behalf of veterans for increased access to services within the VA system and with community organizations. • Advocate for veterans, engage in problem solving with veterans, and empower veterans to strive for increased autonomy. • Also participated in: Caregiver Support Program, Home-Based Primary Care Program, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Treatment Program, Substance Abuse Treatment Program, Mental Health Intensive Case Management Program, Veteran Justice Outreach, Primary Care, Housing and Urban Development/ Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing, OEF/OIF/OND Case Management Program



North Bay Recovery Center

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

• Masters Level Social Work Intern

  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

  Intern on the Pediatric In-Patient Psychiatry Unit.• Utilized the recovery model to provide individual counseling to children 6 through 17 years of age.• Co-facilitated coping skills and recreation groups on the pediatric inpatient psychology unit. Intern on the Pediatric In-Patient Psychiatry Unit.• Utilized the recovery model to provide individual counseling to children 6 through 17 years of age.• Co-facilitated coping skills and recreation groups on the pediatric inpatient psychology unit.



NewBridge Services, Inc.

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

• Residential Counselor

  • Sep 2011 - Jul 2012

  Residential Counselor at a group home for adults suffering from severe and persistent mental illnesses.• Provided individual supportive counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and advocacy services.• Liaised with other service providers for the purpose of promoting continuity of care within the least restrictive environment.• Collected data and maintains documentation as related to direct service. Residential Counselor at a group home for adults suffering from severe and persistent mental illnesses.• Provided individual supportive counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and advocacy services.• Liaised with other service providers for the purpose of promoting continuity of care within the least restrictive environment.• Collected data and maintains documentation as related to direct service.



The University of Tampa

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • 2010 - May 2011

  Psychology research assistant for Professor Stasio to study resilience in patients with spinal cord injuries.• Designed a new measure to study resiliency in patients with spinal cord injuries.• Organized paperwork for approval by Institutional Review Boards.• Coordinated weekly meetings with Dr. Stasio and periodic meetings with Tampa General Hospital.• Developed literature review and managed references. Psychology research assistant for Professor Stasio to study resilience in patients with spinal cord injuries.• Designed a new measure to study resiliency in patients with spinal cord injuries.• Organized paperwork for approval by Institutional Review Boards.• Coordinated weekly meetings with Dr. Stasio and periodic meetings with Tampa General Hospital.• Developed literature review and managed references.