Manager Case
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Resume Title bi-lingual Case Manager with excellent communication skills
Category Non-Profit/Volunteer
Full Name Iris Farias
Current Location
Phone 718-***-****
Experience Level 10 years & above
Most Advanced Degree Bachelor of Arts
Target Job Full Position
Target Position Case Manager
Target Salary 40,000 USD/Year
Target Location NY, Will not relocate
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Posted/Last Updated November 08, 2012
Resume Body
Iris Farias
245 E. Gun Hill Road 5G
Bronx, NY 10467
***********@*****.***
Objective:
Seeking a social services position where I can utilize my knowledge, skills and experience in intensive case management.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Excellent communication skills, proactive and good team player.
Fully bilingual English/Spanish.
Highly knowledgeable of HASA rules and regulations.
Computer knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Type 40 wpm.
Professional Experience:
Cobra Case Manager
PSI/H.E.L.P. Bronx, NY (2007-2011)
Performed comprehensive case management for HIV/AIDS clients and collaterals.
Linked clients with appropriate resources to obtain medical, psychosocial and mental health services, entitlements, housing and chemical dependency treatment.
Assisted clients with medical adherence and advocated to ensure appropriate resources and services were utilized.
Developed service plans in agreement with client s needs.
Submitted assessments and reassessments of assigned caseload of 30+ clients.
Assisted clients with medical, HASA and Social Security appointments.
CASAC Trainee/Substance Abuse Counselor
Hunts Point Multi-Services Santiago Grevi Halfway House, Bronx, NY (2004-2010)
Assisted with supervision of 24 clients in residential treatment facility.
Facilitated groups and conducted individual counseling sessions.
Performed toxicologies weekly and randomly.
Ensured clients safety and compliance with program rules and regulations.
Developed treatment plans, including educational and vocational goals for clients.
Assisted clients with admissions, discharges and referrals to appropriate services.
Case Manager/Employment Specialist
WECARE/ Abilities, Inc. Bronx, NY (2000-2007)
Performed assessments of adults with disabilities on public assistance.
Conducted orientations and discussed program guidelines and regulations.
Monitored client s attendance and compliance with vocational trainings and assisted with developing vocational goals.
Developed and monitored work experience program (WEP) sites for clients.
Managed a caseload of 50+ clients weekly, updated case notes on NYCWAY and FEGS data entry systems.
Education:
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor, 350 hours completed
Lehman College, New York (2004)
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Social Work
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico (1985)
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