COREY EVANS
*** ****** ****** ********, *** York 11238 ● Tel 718-***-**** E-mail ad4npi@r.postjobfree.com
Education:
Virginia Union University
Major: Political Science
Minor: History
Summary of Qualifications:
I have worked with people from diverse backgrounds which include the elderly, adolescents, women and the homeless population. My experience includes case management, staff development, Administrative Community Relations Specialist exam (7011), OSHA Authorized Construction Safety and Health (12-006****** ), along with conflict resolution skills. In addition, I am proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Experience:
New York City Department of Homeless Services New York, New York
Community Associate 1/2010 – Present
Effectively triage and process family’s applying for Homeless services.
Coordinate the work related to follow-up on incomplete/pending applications and referrals.
Prepare reports by utilizing information and obtained from assignment and activity sheets / records / reports in order to provide a written record of actions.
Assist in maintaining order to prevent and resolve conflict.
Verify that all information is received, recorded and interpreted accurately.
Efficiently provide directions and request for additional information in order to enhance achievement of service.
Perform all clerical operations to ensure the service delivery of case files are conducted expeditiously
Ensure all clients applying for services receive the necessary investigative services
Make necessary referrals to HRA, ACS, NOVA, and Floating Hospital.
Catholic Charities/ Common Ground Brooklyn, New York
Housing Advocate 12/2008 - 1/2010
Effectively provided referrals to community based programs such as housing medical centers, substance abuse programs and public assistance benefits
Adequately Assessed social, physical, and economic needs of clients
Successfully completed the necessary steps to place clients into safe haven and/or stabilization beds
Collaborated with other housing advocate team members, managers and staff to ensure proper assistance is provided
Maintained communication between floor staff and social service staff regarding client’s needs as necessary
Ensured all rules and regulations of facility are being followed to maintain a safe environment
Completed initial intakes and assessments upon entry into the program
Community Access New York, New York Service Coordinator 10/2007 - 12/2008
Provided referrals for treatment of psychiatric disabilities, substance abuse and health problems; utilized harm reduction strategies when working with individuals experiencing drug/alcohol related problems; provided crisis intervention and conflict resolution as necessary
Assisted program participants in identifying vocational & educational goals, including assessment, support and follow-up; maintained current records of job seeking and educational efforts; provided outreach to program participants who have not indicated goals, offered services and incorporated outreach into their service plans
Assisted participants in maintaining apartment free from safety hazards; coordinated work orders with operations staff regarding apartment repairs/ participant request
Facilitated client access to community resources, including locating recreational activities, housing, food, clothing, school programs, vocational opportunities or services, providers to teach life skills, and relevant mental health services; assisted clients to develop natural resources and make contact with social support networks
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Institute for Community Living Brooklyn, New York Case Manager 9/2007 - 1/2008
Maintained accurate individual case records on each assigned consumer and developed objective service plans that maximized consumer rehabilitative abilities
Facilitated group sessions with participants of the program
Coordinated and monitors services, including comprehensive tracking of client activities in relation to care plan
Identified and provided emergency crisis services as necessary; made immediate assessments and responded according to accepted crisis intervention methods and techniques
Partnership for the Homeless New York, New York
Shift Supervisor 4/04 – 10/07
Maintained attendance records for all clients on a daily basis. Made daily phone contact with DHS program analyst in order to submit statistical reports
Maintained communication between floor staff and social service staff regarding client’s needs as necessary
Ensured all rules and regulations of facility are being followed to maintain a safe environment
Completed initial intakes and assessments upon entry into the program
References are available upon request