Meachel Walker

**** *. ********** ***. ****** City, Missouri, 64119

816-***-**** / ac5nvm@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Social Services position where using my qualifications would enhance services; create a long-lasting positive impact of the team, the leaders, and the organization.

Key Attributes

Microsoft Office (10+), Crisis Intervention (10+), Group Development and Coordination (4+), Multi-Line Phone System (10+), Financial Management of Grant Funding (4+), Resource Procurement, Partnership, and Referrals (10+), Database Management (4+), Creation of Standard Operating Procedures Manual (4+), Excellent Verbal and Written Communication skills (10+), Team Player (25+), Training Staff and Intern Students (25+)

Education / Licensure / Certificates

State of Kansas Licensure Master’s Level Social Worker (LMSW) 9-2016 to 9-2018

State of Missouri Department of Mental Health Medication Aide Certificate 7-2017

Masters of Social Work Park University, Parkville, MO 2014-2016

Specializing in Military with the emphasis in Behavioral Health

Bachelor of Science Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 1999-2004

Specialization in Aviation Business Administration

Aviation Business Management (Administrative Clerk) US Marine Corps 1994-2002

Work History

Benilde Hall Kansas City, Mo 03/2017-02/2018

Veteran Permanent Supportive Housing Grant Coordinator

Outreach, Intake, Case Management, Resource procurement, Breaking down Barriers to housing stability, Intensive Case Management, Discharge, Outreach for Partnerships and grant funding to produce resources. Team Collaboration

Journey to New Life Kansas City, Mo 09/2016-03/2017

Rapid Rehousing Grant Coordinator

Outreach, intake, Case Management, Discharge, Team Collaboration, Group Coordination

Catholic Charities (AmeriCorps) Kansas City, Mo 09/2014 – 09/2016

Supportive Services for Veterans and Families (SSVF) focus on sustainability

Actively participated in program planning and development

Initiated, developed, maintained, and utilized programs to collect statistical data on all participants; using this data we were able to improve the client services

Prepared quarterly, annual, and other reports for AmeriCorps and met 100% deadlines

Educated, evaluated, and maintained HIPAA regulations

Coordinated services as an advocate on behalf of the veterans

Collaborated client treatment plan and process with other community providers

Previously developed, performing annual modifications to the Veteran Peer Navigator Standard Operating Procedural Manual

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Provided consultation/education to veterans and families on community resources, and Veteran’s Administration benefits

AmeriCorps Representative at St. Michael’s Veterans Center 9-2014 to 9-2016

Utilized the Strengths Perspective to assess the appropriate needs of the clients

Research, develop, and facilitate community resource trainings for groups of 25 employees

Assisted in writing, obtaining and implementing a dignity pantry grant

Document and distribute and process dignity items, food, and various donations to the participants in the program

Research, Allocate, and Budget grant funds for optimal impact for clients

Performed health and well-being checks on residents and clients

Peer Navigator / Case Management for AmeriCorps (CCUSA) 9/2014 to 9-2016

Maintained financial, personal, and client records of outcome through 4 different computer systems

Budgeted grant funds for optimal impact for the agency and clients

Coordinated comprehensive “wrap around” services, via the client centric model for veterans and their families

Provided Supportive Services to Service Participants

Housing experience with the following housing models

1.Rapid Rehousing

2.Temporary housing

3.Transitional housing

4.Permanent Supported Housing

Aviation Maintenance Administration, United States Marine Corps, 12/1994 – 12/2002

Attained rank of Sergeant, Non Commissioned Officer (E-5)

Compiled reports from existing and collaborative research data daily for Readiness

Learned new computer systems and equipment for documentation purposes

Utilized priority information to generate high level reports

Inspected technical publications, for the training of 150 Marines

Instructed technical publications in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures for 150 departments

Maintained Security Clearance

Interests / Charitable Works

Convoy of Hope, volunteered 4 years with various community organizations

Participated in Christian growth groups

Officer in a Veteran Service Organization for 2 years

Community Service Director with Veteran Service Organization

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