KATHRINE
MARTINEZ
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Harlingen, TX 78552
Experienced Case Manager with social services, healthcare, and community outreach. Skilled in needs assessment, care planning, crisis intervention, and resource coordination. Strong collaborator with a track record of building relationships with clients, healthcare providers, and community organizations. Accomplished Case Manager adept at handling high caseloads without sacrificing quality of care. Operates exceptionally well in high-pressure environments. Recommends best resources and courses of action to benefit client needs and return each to optimal quality of life.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Area Agency on Aging - Case Manager
Harlingen, USA • 07/2006 - 11/2021
WORK HISTORY
• Manage a caseload of clients and provide ongoing support
• Develop and implement care plans to meet clients' needs
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and community resources
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records
Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals
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Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met
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Conducted home visits to assess the safety of living environments for clients
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Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines
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Compiled reports on cases and submitted them to supervisors as required
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Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs
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Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources
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• Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts Coordinated transportation services for clients who lacked access to reliable transportation
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• Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status Maintained logs and electronic client records following department and agency policies for effective monitoring
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Participated in regular team meetings and in-house training sessions to boost group effectiveness.
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SKILLS
• Case management
• Crisis intervention
• Client advocacy
• Community outreach
• Needs assessment
• Collaboration
• Documentation
• Resource coordination
• Case Management
• Care Coordination
• Needs Assessment
• MS Office
• Home Visits and Inspections
• Case Needs Assessment
• Documentation Proficiency
• Documentation and Reporting
• Email and Telephone Etiquette
• Case Planning
• Positive Attitude
Rio Hondo High School
Rio Hondo, TX • 01/1984
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EDUCATION