Case Manager

• May 2019 - Present

Provide on-going support and case management expertise to homeless persons.Work with clients to develop individualized case management plans.Ensure that all client case management plans address identified needs and are up to date.Continually monitor and evaluate each client’s progression through their case management plan and develop corrective action revisions to the plan as needed.Maintain accurate documentation of service objectives and outcomes as well as other services in accordance with Federal, State, County and City guidelines.Assist clients in obtaining necessary resources to achieve case management goals.Actively participate in client- and program-related meetings and trainings.Attend program-related community, coalition and committee meetings as assigned.Maintain client related data systems, including case notes and complete HMIS entries.Prepare case management related reports including, but not limited to: outcomes, successes, etc.Adhere to strict boundaries and professional ethics in the care of others.

Event Coordinator

• Jan 2019 - Present

Assist with overseeing, planning, and coordinating events, including Speed Networking Day, Healthy Workplace Seminars and training, and various workshops. Recruit, train, and monitor volunteers before, during and after events. Cultivate relationships with community volunteers and group members. Solicit monetary and in-kind donations.

Recreation Specialist

• Dec 2017 - Dec 2018

Planned, scheduled and implemented an innovative, evidenced based five day a week program which addressed Emotional, Intellectual, Physical, Social and Spiritual activities.Ensured that center is a safe, welcoming environment with a positive organizational culture.Cultivated community relationships with local organizations.Recorded each resident's attendance and participation, completed assessment and leisure preference profile for each new resident.Managed department’s operational budget and coordinated with dietary for special events.Monitored receipts and account payable and oversaw purchases.

Recreation Engagement Coordinator

• Dec 2015 - Dec 2017

Planned and implemented an innovative and evidenced based program which addresses emotional, intellectual physical, spiritual and social skills. Ensured that the center is a safe and welcoming environment for all clients. Cultivated community relationships with local organizations. Maintained effective rapport with each client and their families Completed initial assessment and leisure preference profile with each client. Supported individual needs, preferences and customary routines. Managed departments yearly operational budget.

Recreation Therapist

• Jul 2009 - Feb 2015

Supervised and taught group facilitator skills and documentation skills to student nurses from Stevenson University, and Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. Planned and implemented group activities in medication compliance, coping skills and identifying community resources. Maintained working relationships with lay and professional staff. Identify and recruit guest speakers from National Alliance and Division of Rehabilitation Services. Meet with interdisciplinary team to discuss each patients progress. Met with families to identify community support groups and the importance of medication compliance as it relates to relapse prevention.

Recreation Therapist

• Sep 2006 - Feb 2015

Worked with inpatients diagnosed with various stages of dementia and related physical problems. Planned and implemented special events such as holiday celebrations, birthdays and concerts. Created a fundraiser for the recreation department and solicited donations from local businesses and staff.

Adminsitrative Assistant

• Sep 2006 - Jul 2009