JAMES G. WEAGANT

**** **** ***** **** *** Harbor, WA 98277 360-***-**** (Home)

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EXPERIENCE:

Independent Living Specialist Service Alternatives Coupeville, WA 2012-2014

Assessed client needs on a daily basis and provided support to meet identified goals

Coordinated services with medical, legal, and social service providers

Provided counseling during periods of client transition Medicaid Fair Hearing Representative, Medical Assistance Program New York, NY 2001-2008

Provided case testimony at administrative hearings

Researched client case histories and maintained electronic records

Identified corrective actions and implemented necessary changes Case Work Supervisor, Division of AIDS Services New York, NY 1998-2001

Developed health and wellness objectives for adults impacted by HIV/AIDS

Facilitated emergency interventions and conferred with medical professionals

Delegated and assessed work assignments for client visitation

Supplied client updates via written reports

Case Worker, Child Welfare Administration Queens NY 1991-1998

Developed permanency plans for children in New York City’s foster care system

Managed an average of 30 cases per quarter and facilitated guardianships, reunifications and adoptions to ensure best possible outcomes

Assessed immediate and long-term needs and maintained positive relationships with children and foster families

Initiated partnerships with service providers such as schools, medical professionals, legal services and child development specialists

Provided counseling and intervention services in high-risk situations

Regularly advocated for children in Family Court and reported on reunification progress

Evaluated child-safety and well-being during regular home visits and assessments

Facilitated opportunities for family preservation by identifying critical areas of concern and implementing appropriate remedies

Case Manager, Community Support Systems Far Rockaway, NY 1989-1991

Facilitated small group socialization and remedial language skills

Formulated discharge plans with clients

Provided onsite emergency counseling and interventions EDUCATION:

Oregon State University: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Institute of Ability Advancement – Services for the Blind

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