Patricia Hussey

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Email: acfqm4@r.postjobfree.com 347-***-**** Cell

An experienced and highly motivated individual who has achieved great

success in different types of work assignments and in training settings now

seeks to change careers to one of greater interest and dedication.

Experience working with various populations to include substance abuse,

homeless, mentally challenged and individuals living with HIV/ AIDS.

Ability to work successfully as part of a team or individually with little

supervision. Seeking to join an organization that demands excellence and

rewards accomplishment.

EXPERIENCE

HOUSING SPECIALIST

> Seek permanent and temporary housing for individuals living with HIV or

Aids.

> Maintained regular contact with clients as specified in service plan and

program requirements; monitored clients needs and progress on an ongoing

basis and update service plans regularly

> Maintain company's confidentiality and abide by HIPPA laws.

> Participate in psychiatric supervision, program meetings and in-service

trainings, and clinical reviews

> Advocate for clients and negotiate lease amounts

> Develop relationships with Management companies, Brokers, and Landlords.

> Prepare all necessary paperwork for lease package to include HASA,

Section 8, NYNY

> Conduct mock interview with clients to prepare them for housing

interviews.

> Conduct home visits to clients that have been placed to assure that they

are adjusting to their living environment.

> Conduct weekly workshops to allow clients to get a full understanding of

the program and the program benefits.

> Direct collection of monthly rental fees, and deposits.

> Observe consumers to detect and report unusual behavior.

> Meet with prospective tenants to explain terms of occupancy, and provide

information about local areas.

ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT

> Work in a congregate, supportive housing program for men who are veterans

and living with dual diagnosis.

> Collaborate with counselors to develop counseling programs that address

the needs of consumers

> Determine the need for facility maintenance and repair, and notify

appropriate personnel.

> Provide emergency first aid and summon medical assistance when necessary.

> Enforce rules and regulations to ensure the smooth and orderly operation

of facility.

> Maintain records of sales, rental or usage activity, special permits

issued, maintenance and operating costs, or property availability.

> Prepare detailed budgets and financial reports for properties.

> Coordinate and perform a range of staff as well as operational support

activities for the unit; serve as a liaison with other departments and

operating units in the resolution of day-to-day administrative and

operational problems.

> Provide administrative/secretarial support for the department/division

such as answering telephones, assisting visitors, and resolving and

referring a range of administrative problems and inquiries.

> Operate personal computer to compose and edit correspondence and

memoranda from dictation, verbal direction, and from knowledge of

established department/division policies; prepare, transcribe, compose,

type, edit, and distribute agendas and minutes of meetings.

> Schedule and coordinate meetings, interviews, appointments, events and

other similar activities for supervisors, which coordinating travel as

well as lodging arrangements.

> Establish, maintain, and update files, databases, records, and other

documents; develop and maintain data, and perform routine analyses and

calculations in the processing of data for recurring internal reports.

> Sort, review, screen and distribute incoming and outgoing mail; prepare,

compose and ensure timely responses to a variety of routine written

inquiries.

EMPLOYERS

Aids Center of Queens County - Housing Specialist

2008 - 2014

Services for the Underserved - Administrative Assistant

2006 - 2008

Bushwick Stuyvesant Heights - Housing Administrative

Assistant 2004 - 2006

EDUCATION

Brooklyn Educational Opportunity Center

2006

Paul Robeson High School

2002

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