PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly Skilled Rehabilitation Specialist having many years of experience that include intervention, research, medical management, training, and educational awareness. A highly motivated, conscientious and hardworking individual with good interpersonal skills, seeking a challenging career with a progressive organization that will utilize my skills, abilities, and education in public health and science.
SKILLS
Research
Community Outreach
Organization
Medical Management
Rehabilitation
Training and Development
Public Health
Mental Health
Data Collection
Program Solving
Individual / Group Therapy
Assessment
Record-keeping
Management
Intervention and Treatment
Statistical Analysis
PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERIENCE
MENTAL HEALTH REHABILITATION SPECIALIST, Cornerstone Montgomery Rockville, MD 12/2017-Present
Follows protocols including intake processes, development of individual plans, youth development plans, EPA processes, retention plans, business development procedures, and client outcomes
Provides behavioral intervention based on assessed needs for patients and routinely performed patient care duties
Provides individual and group therapy to patients with chronic mental illnesses, chemical dependency, and geriatric needs
Plans individual and group counseling to help clients adjust to their disability
Monitors projects for new developments and records all changes
Creates rehabilitation or treatment plans based on clients’ values, strengths, limitations, and goals
Coordinates have essential and far-reaching responsibility for emergency response; directs personnel response actions, coordinates with outside agencies, and otherwise implements the contingency plan
RESOURCE SPECIALIST, Work Opportunities Unlimited Silver Spring, MD 05/2015-11/2017
Provided career guidance, sought employment opportunities and placed individuals diagnosed with mental health, developmental and/or intellectual disability and various health barriers
Monitored and verified the Medicaid status of each client on a monthly basis and determined the spend down amounts
Networked within the community, and cultivated strong relationships/partnerships with local businesses and employers to secure employment for individuals, consistent with their goals
Performed data collection, data entry, and database maintenance. Assisted with research, preparation, and maintenance of research related materials and basic data analysis
SURVEY SUPPORT STAFF, Westat Rockville, MD 03/2015-05/2016
Answered inquiries by clarifying desired information, researching, locating, and providing information
Resolved problem by clarifying issues; researching and exploring answers and alternative solutions implementing solutions; escalating unresolved problems
Entered all resolved and unresolved issues for ECLS-K, PISA and MEPS projects in the United States
Kept track of all research materials and maintaining research log
INTERN, Montgomery County Police Department Gaithersburg, MD 04/2014-09/2014
Reviewed cases for lost and stolen goods and contacted owners for any additional or updated information
Utilized research databases to review/receive lost and stolen items in nearby pawn shops and precious metals yards
Communicated with clients, families, referral sources, employers, team members and other stakeholders to provide communication regarding fraud and stolen/lost items
Organized, labeled, and filed documentation for the Pawn and Precious Metals Unit
RESEARCH INTERN, Court Services and Offenders Supervision Agency Washington DC 05/2014-09/2014
Gathered program-relevant information on juveniles’ history, administered pre-selected tests to develop a therapeutic student profile and created a receiving and development plan
Informed families and youth about status of their appointment with treatment specialists and psychologist
Prepared and managed detailed databases and reports on research methodology and conclusions
Evaluated cases to identify drug abuse, physical and mental status of the offender and initiate a program plan
Statistically analyzed in order to assess offenders on the progress of ongoing treatment/programs
COMMUNITY OUTREACH ADVOCATE, Integrated Health Center Rockville, MD 01/2015-03/2015
Educated, coached and supported members to understand disease prevention and achieve good health outcomes, including diabetes, high blood pressure, mental health, substance use
Organized events to educate the public about diabetic awareness and holistic programs available in order to control diabetes
Coordinated participation and facilitated relationships between attendees which included representatives from the Center for Disease Control & Prevention, National Institute of Health, and UNIFCEF
Conducted community assessments including resource mapping, community surveys, and community meetings to discuss findings and resolutions to key member concerns
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Computer Savvy: Facebook, Instagram, Skype, Safari, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer
Experienced using Anasazi and Statistical Analysis System database
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Drexel University Philadelphia, PA June 2018
Bachelor of Science in Investigative Forensics, Minor: Biological Science
University of Maryland, University College Adelphi, MD December 2014
CPR/AED Certified Bilingual: English/Cantonese
MEMBERSHIPS/ASSOCIATIONS
Strategic Planning Committee Member, Cornerstone Montgomery
Advocate/Member, American Public Health Association
Volunteer/Advocate, American Cancer Society
Volunteer/Advocate, Lungevity