LAMAR BROWN

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New York, NY *****

ac08yu@r.postjobfree.com

917-***-****

OBJECTIVE

I am seeking a full-time position with Social/Human Services organization looking for a competent, personable individual with the proven ability to work well with diverse populations.

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Experience working with varied populations within the social service field.

Highly skilled at conducting intakes, risk assessments, care planning and advocacy.

Well versed in ethical principles, clinical techniques, evidence based and best practices their application to complex case work, group work and community issues.

Wide range of knowledge on behavior and psychological problems, diagnosis and treatment.

Strong work ethic, high degree of professionalism, integrity and devotion.

Demonstrated interpersonal skills in establishing good rapport with clients and families.

Skilled in assessing, planning, and implementing activities based on need.

Dependable and well organized, with a strong commitment to guidance and education.

Excellent case management and leadership abilities.

Real estate certified (Worked as a New York Real Estate Agent from 2009-2012)

Home Base II- 1780 Grand Concourse Bronx, NY 10457

Specialist- September 2014- Present

Conduct intakes to determine client eligibility based on Department of Homeless Services standards

Maintain relationships with multiple organizations to provide clients the necessary assistance/resources.

Manage heavy volume of cases and financial requests are submitted in a timely manner to avoid eviction.

Work closely with court liaison; compose mediation/commitment letters to request additional time

Conduct home visits to ensure client homes meet agency standards; conduct intakes for homebound clients

Supervise interns and train new employees to ensure agency policy is adhered to always.

Conduct financial literacy workshops to educate clients on budgeting to maintain their residence.

AHRC New York- 83 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038

Home Care Department -Residential Habilitation Counselor -March 2012-Present

Provide one on one services to clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities in accordance with their residential habilitation plan care.

Responsible for meeting the needs of the client receiving services in the areas of skills training, development, socialization, recreation and utilizing community resources.

Implement emergency procedures in a manner ensuring the safety of individuals always.

Maintain and up-to-date records (including client’s files, progress reports, records of events and incidents in accordance with departmental policies and procedures).

North Central Bronx hospital - 3424 Kossuth Ave, Bronx, NY 10467

Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program – Case Worker- May 2008–Mar 2009

Managed a caseload of 60 individuals with long history of psychological, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and behavioral problems.

Utilized in-depth knowledge of medical, behavioral, and psychosocial problems and their treatments.

Provided crisis intervention and supportive counseling to individuals.

Maintained sufficient oversight, supervision and monitoring functions to ensure that clients are complying with court orders and treatment plans, and that they are not a threat to themselves or others in the community.

Conducted meetings with individuals, families, doctors and other professional workers to discuss client’s progress with treatment.

Managed external relations with the Department of Mental Hygiene (DOMH).

Reported to DOMH when a significant event occurred, managed response including screening removal from community when necessary.

Guaranteed the relevance and accuracy of treatment and discharged plans as well as ensured that all needed resources are met.

Documented and thoroughly reviewed charts to ensure compliance.

Care Plus New Jersey- 611 Route 46 West, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604

Intensive Case Manager Services (ICMS)-Case Manager- Jan 2007-May 2008 also from Sep 2004- Oct 2005

Provided community case management services to 15-25 individuals to ensure compliance with treatment in the community.

Conducted intake and developed treatment plans.

Assisted individuals in attaining a more satisfactory social, economic, mentally and physical adjustment.

Provided weekly home visits for supportive counseling.

Assisted clients in obtaining benefits and utilizing resources such as finding or finding housing.

Linking individuals to the appropriate services.

Organized and maintainined weekly progress notes, assessments and monthly charts review.

BJC Behavioral Health- 1430 Olive Street St Louis, MO 63103

Community Support Worker (CSW)) - Oct 2005- August 2006

Provided services to families with psychiatric and substance abuse problems.

Made referrals for individual to seek substance abuse treatment.

Assisted individuals with appointments and ensured that they were compliant with medication, doctor appointments and treatment regimen.

Provided ongoing social, educational, vocational and recreational support to help individuals achieve independence in the community.

Revised treatment plans in accordance with progress of client rehab/treatment objectives, the appropriateness of services and the need for continuing services.

Prepared discharged plans, including referrals to other services, linkage and follow-up.

EDUCATION

Kean University- Union, NJ 07102

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology: 2004

Passaic High School-Passaic, New Jersey

Diploma: 1999

Ivy’s Real Estate New York, NY

Licensed Real Estate Agent

CASAC-T- The Resource Training Center.

SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and Publisher)

Certified CPR, first aide, trained medication management and case management

Establishing good rapport with clients, conflict resolution, detail oriented, organized, reliable and able to work well in a timely manner.

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