Experience

My Sister's Place, DC

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

• Community Advocate

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Provide intensive case management services to women and children affected by domestic violence and other crimes at least twice a month in-person; Create detailed service plan and financial budget with each client and review monthly; Establish and enhance relationships with partners and stakeholders including landlords; Identify strengths and needs of individuals and families as they relate to the overall plan of intervention; Make appropriate referrals to address social, environmental, medical, and emotional problems; Respond to crisis situations and intervene to resolve immediate problems; Provide assistance in seeking housing, employment, financial assistance, and other needed services; Maintain up-to-date records for documentation of case activity, including electronic case management data entry; Maintain statistical data which reflects an account of clients served, and the number and types of activities performed in order to provide services; Prepare a variety of reports, including monthly reports to the Program Director; Coordinate workshops on financial intelligence, housing opportunities, and other applicable topics;



Community of Hope

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Team Coordinator

  • Mar 2022 - Aug 2022

  •Supervise Case Managers that work consistently within the housing-first framework e.g., providing clients with immediate access to independent permanent housing and other supportive services. •Meet with clients on caseload to support implementation of their goals and follow up in accordance with program guidelines. •Assist clients with housing search process in collaboration with housing specialist, accompany clients to view units, advocate for clients with landlords, and assist clients with applications and other paperwork needed to secure housing. •Conduct scheduled and unscheduled home visits to provide tenant education in accordance with program guidelines. •Network and coordinate with community resources, make referrals as appropriate, and follow up to confirm and track client’s participation in employment, medical care, substance abuse treatment, and mental health appointments as needed. •Maintain regular communication with clients on caseload and document progressive engagement efforts with difficult to engage clients.



St. Mary's Court Housing Development Corporation

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Service Coordinator

  • May 2021 - Mar 2022

  •Assist and educate residents and families of the services which may be necessary to maintain a self-reliant lifestyle. •Act as a liaison between community agencies, service providers, and residents. •Work as a team member with community manager and other housing management staff in serving residents. •Monitor the delivery of services to residents to ensure they are appropriate, timely, and satisfactory. •Advocate and negotiate on behalf of residents for adequate, timely and cost-effective provision of services.



NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Community Coordinator

  • Oct 2018 - Jul 2020

  Community Engagement throughout the five borough of NYC to gage where small clinics, hospitals, and doctors office were in their reporting of new HIV cases. Assist Health Care Providers with stream lining their reporting of new HIV cases by ensuring that new cases were reported to the state of NY and NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene. Provide Presentations on the services providing by the Field Services Unit (FSU) of the NYC Health Department & Mental Hygiene. Supervise Public Health Advisors (PHA) within the FSU unit by providing oversight of monthly outreach, interview, and attempt to locate those individuals lost to care. Make recommendations to (PHA) staff on cases when appropriate to ensure better outcomes.



Hennepin County

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Community Health Specialist

  • Nov 2015 - Aug 2018

  Provide and conduct HIV counseling, testing, and referral services for MSM, Trans-women, Women of Color, and other populations at higher risk for HIV infection. Conduct one on one, online, and group outreach services to the community and improve access to services for MSM. Perform blood draws for testing for Syphilis, Hepatitis B & C for infection and access to PrEP for the prevention of HIV. Plan HIV/STI educational presentations utilizing current information to target populations. Design, plan, and facilitate support groups for people living with or at high risk for HIV/STI. Collect, track, and report program data and service delivery outcomes to meet clinic’s needs and program requirements. Coordinate and collaborate with other prevention programs and services within the Hennepin County Public Health Clinic to better serve targeted populations and the community as a whole. Quarterly reports provided to Ryan White Part A & B with specifics related testing data, barriers, and possible solutions to achieve grant goals Written proposal for prevention, renewals, and competitive grants.



Garden State Infectious Disease Associates

• Voorhees NJ

• HIV/AIDS Medical Case Manager

  • Oct 2014 - Oct 2015

  Assisting individuals who were infected with HIV/AIDS to secure permanent housing, substance abuse treatment, mental health counseling, and other referrals services that were required to help with the clients needs. To assist clients in reducing and eliminating all barriers that interfered with the goal of viral suppression which allows for a healthy life span. Assisting individuals who were infected with HIV/AIDS to secure permanent housing, substance abuse treatment, mental health counseling, and other referrals services that were required to help with the clients needs. To assist clients in reducing and eliminating all barriers that interfered with the goal of viral suppression which allows for a healthy life span.



Physcian and Health Technical services

• Cherry Hill NJ

• Medical Assistant Field Representative

  • Jul 2004 - Oct 2014

  Assisted individuals who have been recently release from a hospital setting and had little to no health insurance with application process for state of Pennsylvania Medicaid. This process was accomplished by following up with clients in their home. work, and desired locations. Secure all pertinent documents needed by state of Pennsylvania for completion of application. Follow up with client when further information was required by state via phone calls, fax, or in person. Assisted individuals who have been recently release from a hospital setting and had little to no health insurance with application process for state of Pennsylvania Medicaid. This process was accomplished by following up with clients in their home. work, and desired locations. Secure all pertinent documents needed by state of Pennsylvania for completion of application. Follow up with client when further information was required by state via phone calls, fax, or in person.