Youth Specialist Case Manager

BARBARA MARTINEZ

*** ******** ****, **** **** Beach FL 33405

Cell: 561-***-**** Email: ************@*****.***

SOCIAL WORK

High-energy and results-driven professional with more than fifteen years of experience who excels in demanding and competitive environments. Obtained bachelor’s degree in education, with high academic achievement. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of diverse social services available for individuals, families, and children within Palm Beach County. Adept at building relationships with different organizations and government agencies. Background and experience also encompass:

• Social and psychological client assessment for type of services • Client assistance with food stamps eligibility

• Client eligibility certification for programs and services • Development of client service plan

• Medicare and Medicaid client eligibility assessments/application • Liaison between clients and programs/organizations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

SEQUEL CARE OF FLORIDA, West Palm Beach, FL 2019 – Present

Targeted Case Manager

Provide initial assessment of client concerns and develop service plan which fully addresses client different needs for services.

Certify client eligibility for various services, and programs, and complete required eligibility documentation

Link clients to appropriate governmental programs, services, and resources in the community.

Complete regular home visits for each assigned case to maintain ongoing assessment of successes, identify issues, and supervise compliance with regulatory agencies.

HEALTHY MOTHERS HEALTHY BABIES, West Palm Beach, FL 2014 – 2019

Prenatal Care Coordinator

Provided pregnant women with available resources to cover pregnancy such as Medicaid coverage, Health Care District insurance, and others.

Conducted pre-natal follow-ups including psychosocial assessments. Provided prenatal education, referrals for services, and resources.

Documented and recorded client services provided in an accurate and timely matter. Ensured that all clients’ records are accurate, current, and updated in a regular basis.

Maintained collaborative relationships with other agencies and professionals to educate and refer clients with a broad range of services such as nursing, mental health, and social services.

CHURCH WORLD SERVICES, Delray Beach, FL 2011 – 2013

Case Manager

Managed refugee cases ensuring timely delivery of core services such as finding housing, and food stamps, and educating them about finding a job process.

Enrolled Cuban and Haitian entrants, refugees, asylum granted, and other eligible clients into the ORR-funded Match Grant Program.

Provided orientation, maintenance assistance, and ongoing case management throughout the program service period.

Provided interpretation services to refugee clients

GULF COAST JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES, Delray Beach, FL 2008 - 2011

Youth Specialist

Provided initial assessment of clients and prepared individual development plans as well as career development plans.

Developed and delivered culturally appropriate parent programs including discussions on building strong and resilient families, cultural adaptation, conflict resolution, empowerment, education rights, and responsibilities.

Served as a liaison between school, parents, and youth to foster communication and success with development plans and school goals.

Provided tutoring to LEP students, homework assistance and mentoring opportunities.

LANTANA MIDDLE SCHOOL, Lantana, FL 2004 - 2006

ESOL Teacher

Taught ESOL Language Arts by developing and implementing lesson plans and supplemental studies.

Implemented different ESOL strategies to attend to the needs of a diverse student population.

Worked closely with individual students in class, as well as during after-class tutoring sessions.

ASPIRA OF FLORIDA, Miami, FL 2002 - 2004

ESOL Teacher

Taught basic English skills to different groups of ESOL students.

Prepared needed documentation for LEP students to comply with state laws.

In charge of conducting conferences with students and parents in which we discussed their academic and personal concerns.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Arts, Teaching English as A Second Language, Higher Pedagogic Institute, Havana, Cuba

Educator Professional Certification in the State of Florida

Reading Endorsement Certification in the state of Florida

Community Health Care Coordinator Training

Health Care Interpreter Certificate

Triple P Certificate

SKILLS:

Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Bilingual Spanish and English

Fast learner and detail oriented

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