Melissa Armanino
Grants Pass, OR *****
************@*****.***
I am a QMHA (qualified mental health associate), with over 12 years of experience in strengths based case management, patient center planning, addictions & recovery and property management for people with disabilities.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
QMHA Certified ; Medical office terminology; knowledge of suicide invention, HIV risk assessment, Co-Occurring Disorders, strengths based case management, Group counseling skills, Accounts payable/ receivable, as well as managing ledgers through excel. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Case Manager
UCAN-Grants Pass, OR
October 2020 to July 2024
Housing support specialist; Resident manager
Options for Southern Oregon-Grants Pass, OR
April 2007 to April 2019
Counseled &aided individuals and families requiring assistance due to their involvement with the criminal justice system &/or DHS.
• Executed daily operations of property maintenance and compliance of HUD standards.
• Counseled clients individually to assist with managing a combined treatment plan for all of the community agencies involved in the residents current situation.
• Counseled clients on problems, such as parenthood, home management, work adjustment, vocational training and need for financial assistance, referring them to community resources as needed.
• Was instrumental in attending support meetings to update the agencies involved such as DHS (child welfare), CRB, JCCC and other community advocates i.e. CASA, Family Nurturing..
• Interviewed applicants whom are struggling with issues such as personal & family adjustments from post prison &/ or addiction, assessing their appropriateness to the program guidelines
• Supported residents in mobilizing their inner capacities to access the resources and group supports to help them sustain their goals as well as long term recovery.
• Trained peer support specialist & mentors to aide residents with hands on support.
• Helped clients to use agency's services, the bus system, appling for financial aid, create resumes and job interviewing skills. Accessing day care, respite and other community resources.
• Structured and maintained the wait list of for the women's transitional housing program as well as a HUD approved section 8 waitlist for people with mental illness.
• Ascertained client eligibility for program guidelines as well as certified occupancy guidelines for the state.
• Assisted community partners with execution and follow through of individuals treatment plans to help support mutual clients towards self stabilization.
• Successfully recorded accounts receivable & accounts payable both by hand written ledgers as well as spreadsheets created within excel.
• Submitted quarterly reports to the State of Oregon documenting program compliance records in order to continue receiving funding.
Peer Mentor/Case Manager
On Track
June 2008 to September 2012
Housing Director
Faith House
January 2011 to November 2011
Peer Mentor/Cases Management
Choices Counseling Center
May 2008 to June 2009
Education
Associate
Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Documentation
• Case Management
• Outlook
• Time Management
• Child protective services
Additional Information
Volunteer Service Positions
*SACAT Member
(Substance Abuse Community Action Team)
*Jo.Co. Domestic Violence Awareness member
*Recovery Fair planning committee member
*METH Summit Task Force