Diamaris Rodriguez

**** ****** ******, ***. **, Bronx, NY 10457 ● Cell 347-***-**** ● Email ad1sad@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Result-oriented professional with 18 years of experience servicing individuals with Mental Health / Chemical dependency Disorders, Chronic medical Illnesses and homeless populations. Cultivated and directed case management staff in developing relationships with providers for services. Key Qualifications: Bilingual (English/Spanish), Group facilitation, Clinical Intervention, De-escalation, Background of Chemical Dependency Issues, Strategic Communication Skills, Decision Making, Experienced in Supportive Housing, Harm-Reduction modalities, Microsoft Office

EXPERIENCE

Praxis Housing Initiatives, Bronx, New York July 2019 – Present

Assistant Site Director

Assistant Site Director of a 60-unit supportive housing building for formerly homeless individuals and couples. Responsibilities included: Supervising social service dept., maintenance/security staff, in addition to assisting the staff in preparing for DHS & DOHMH audits. Conducting staffing interviews and new resident interviews.

Position was held for 3 years.

Assist Site Director overseeing all building responsibilities, office responsibilities such as placing office supply orders, conducting fire drills, collecting rent, supervising 3 Case Managers, Vocational counselor, Behavioral Health Specialist and Porters.

Manage a caseload in the absence of case managers. Client’s struggling with chronic medical conditions, mental health, and chemical dependency with those formerly homeless and adjusting to supportive housing.

Conduct case conferences as needed.

Conducting the hiring process for new staff, disciplinary actions/write up and termination as needed.

Interviewing potential DOHS applicants. Interviews include intake, assessing and psychological.

Train all social service staff to Implement individual care plans to assist residents in attaining goals using the Harm Reduction modality.

Provide individual counseling as needed in the absence of case managers, providing crisis intervention.

Facilitate support groups as needed.

Train and guide social service staff to complete all necessary deliverables in a timely fashion and meet contract requirements

by arranging home care services, wellness checks, HPD required inspections and quarterly walk-throughs to secure ADL’s and unit maintenance.

Manage crisis intervention, de-escalating high risks factors among clients and staff.

Meeting with stake holder’s in the absence of Site Director.

Managing a safe and professional environment while being proactive and reporting to Site Director before making any final decisions.

Argus Community Inc., Bronx, New York April 2017 – February 2019

Case Manager

Conducted intakes and psycho-socials.

Reviewed psychiatric evaluations, treatment objectives, and plans.

Established treatment plans by coordinating services being provided.

Coordinated resources, including transportation and escort.

Rendered direct services to clients who suffer from Mental Health issues.

Guided folks through medication management by appointment compliance and adherence to prescribed medications.

Evaluated treatments and responses; advocated for needed services, entitlements and crisis intervention.

Maintained clients' records to include case notes and documentation needed for compliance.

Communicated clients' progress by conducting monthly interdisciplinary meetings and evaluations.

Provided referrals when necessary.

Assessed discharge plans according to agency requirements.

Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York March 2013 – February 2017

Care Manager

Provided specialized care management services to a case load of 30, undocumented, newly diagnosed, diabetic immigrants after them being identified through emergency room visits.

Patients were guided through six-month care plans, crisis intervention, home visits, peer and support groups, adherence counseling and education for all medications prescribed.

Reviewed patient intake assessment to coordinate completion of care plans, self-management goals and strategies on maintaining healthy while in the community.

Worked with patients to overcome identified potential barriers.

Visited patients during admittance to hospital inpatient stays and participated actively in discharge planning and care transition activities with physicians and social workers.

Facilitated supportive housing services for those in need, medical follow-up, client advocacy, all social service outpatient referrals and outreach in order to insure clients’ progress.

Harlem United, New York, New York January 2011 – March 2012

Community Health Specialist

Provided harm reduction services to YMSM (young men that have sex with men) that are living and are affected by HIV/AIDS, ages 16-29.

Coordinated individual and group counseling: substance use, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) screening, assessments, and medical referrals.

Conducted services using a team approach within various programs, including Food and Nutrition Program, Housing Program and the internet based and mobile-based Integrated Harm Reduction Program, to marginalized populations, active substances users, injection drug users (IDUs) and people living with HIV/AIDS and /or Hepatitis C, sex workers and other high-risk populations.

Coordinated relapse prevention programs for all constituents.

St. Angela Mercy Catholic School, Bronx, New York March 2006 – March 2010

Substitute Teacher / Teacher

Substitute teacher for grades K-8th.

Implemented educational English Curriculum for 7th grade students.

Provided planned learning experiences to motivate and provide individual and small group instruction to adapt curriculum to student’s needs.

EDUCATION

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona Graduated 2023

Master of Science Mental Health & Wellness Degree

License in Mental Health Counseling Pending

College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, New York Graduated 1996

Bachelor of Arts Liberal Arts Degree

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