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Executive Management ProfessionalSummerville, SC Street Address
EMAIL AVAILABLEPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEI am bringing twenty years of experience working for government state and local social service agencies and non-profits. My specialty is re-structuring work positions to align with funders and stake holders. Continually focusing on outcomes and results backed with statistical data supporting current objectives while adjusting to the ever changing agency and client goals. Willing to relocate: AnywhereAuthorized to work in the US for any employerWork ExperienceCollections SpecialistiQor - Charleston, SCJanuary 2019 to PresentMaking inbound and outbound calls to customers to process payments by checking, and or savings accounts, debit or credit cards. Transferring customers to proper locations with the company to address service and billing issues.Discharge Planner/Social WorkerCOASTAL HARBOR HEALTH SYSTEMS - Savannah, GAFebruary 2014 to July 2015 Accurately and effectively assesses patient's aftercare needs in collaboration with the patient, physicians, therapists, and treatment team. Provides patients with reasonable aftercare options and discusses each option in full with the patient individually and/or with family as requested by the patients Collects releases of information to accurately research and refer to services Maintains timely and accurate records Initiates contact with referral sources, community mental health providers, physicians, nursing homes, residential treatment facilities, halfway houses, and other placement options to facilitate continuity of care. Coordinates admission to secondary hospitals, treatment facilities, nursing homes, halfway houses, and other placement as needed. Schedules follow-up appointments with a psychiatrist and therapist within a reasonable time following discharge Amends and contributes to daily treatment team meetings in a punctual and professional manner. Maintains positive relationships with community resources/referrals, and represents the facility in a professional manner. Actively researches and updates providers, treatment facility, and halfway house list. Maintains an up-to-date referral, contact, sand resource data base. Completes staff training and mandatory in-services in a timely manner Demonstrates competency in ability to maintain CHHS mission statement and ethical standards. Family Self Sufficiency CoordinatorHousing Authority of Savannah - Savannah, GAJune 2010 to April 2011Housing Authority of Savannah Savannah, Georgia* Provided professional case management of the ROSS Public Housing Family Self Sufficiency (PH-FSS) program through frequent contact with public housing residents;* Coordinated counseling with partner agencies;* Maintained confidential documentation; designed developed,* Implemented and facilitated recruitment, assessment, and services for increased family independence* Coordinated services for employment, education, childcare, and transportation* Conducted in-home visits with public housing residents.* Maintained and prepared detailed case notes, HUD reports and budgets.* Prepared and implemented a marketing program to design activities based on participant need* Developed the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) program from inception, including fifty active client families, and a waiting list of sixty-five* Created and facilitated a public housing board of local social service agencies to collaborate services for clients of the FSS programProgram Manager/Crisis Intervention Specialist/Volunteer Coordinator Savannah Area Family Emergency Shelter - Savannah, GA February 2008 to May 2010Supervised four (4) case managers and their programs Conducted employee and program evaluations Assisted Executive Director with composing and writing grants Provided program data for a variety of grants to include PSST, CDBG, VAWA, VOCA, and United Way Ensured compliance with the policies and procedures of DHS (Department of Human Services) Addressed and resolved client grievances, promoting health and safety of the agency for all clients Collected and submitted monthly statistical data for grantors and report Facilitated community and in shelter support groups Planned all staff development and training sessions Facilitated and documented weekly parenting and daily living support groups. Developed and created several annual awareness and recognition events Trained, scheduled and supervised all volunteers and interns Social Service Specialist AdvancedLiberty County - Hinesville, GAOctober 2006 to July 2007Investigated allegations of child abuse/child neglect with families referred to Child Protective Services* Coordinated services for families with community resources* Developed strategies to decrease incidents of abuse and/or neglect of children* Routinely referred parents to psychological counseling and/ or drug and alcohol treatment* Interviewed teachers, family members, medical professionals, and neighbors to determine child's risk* Maintained contact with service providers to document client progress* Maintained confidential case files, conducted in-home visits, and court preparation documentation Case ManagerHomeless Authority of Savannah - Savannah, GADecember 2001 to October 2006Worked with clients to develop case plans with attainable short term goals* Documented all clients contacts and referrals into ALICE/Pathways database system* Collaborated with agency's legal department, local police, and the court system, to ensure client safety* Facilitated weekly life skills and parenting support groups with residents* Reported on resident progress weekly* Received client savings and maintained their accounts to include both deposits and withdrawals* Attended monthly case conferences and housing support meetings* Answered crisis calls and conducted all initial resident interviews and assessments* Compiled data for monthly and annual statistical reports Weekend House ManagerHope House of Savannah - Savannah, GAOctober 2003 to November 2005Monitored and recorded the daily events Followed-up with residents to ensure that chores were completed Set alarm and secured facility each night Enforced curfewIndependent ContractorIndependent Contractor - Savannah, GAAugust 1980 to November 2001Provided beauty services, such as shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair* Serviced dress wigs, perform hair removal, and provide nail and skin care services EducationMasters of Educational Leadership in Adult Education Argosy University - Atlanta, GA2007B.A in Social WorkSavannah State University - Savannah, GAAugust 1995 to December 2000Skills Familiar with social work, non-profit software ALICE, Pathways, Therap. Passed the GACE state exam for Special Education Teachers. Certified by HUD as a Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator for public housing Proficient with Windows Office Suite Experienced with ALICE and Pathways database software Case Management Child Protective Services Grant Writing Social Work Crisis Intervention Statistics Intake Experience Individual / Group Counseling Group Therapy Adult Education Hair Styling Behavioral Health Training & Development Microsoft Excel Data collection Microsoft Word Microsoft Powerpoint Administrative experience Discharge planning Crisis Management Curriculum Development Program Management Hospital Experience |
