Case Manager Program

AREMELDER JOHNSON 217-***-**** • *********@***.***

Profile

A seasoned Executive Director of supportive services well versed in facets of Case Management, Human Services, Strong Counseling Skills, and has experience in social work. Has powerful desire to assist society through crisis management, mental health, and addiction counseling.

Counseling / Mentoring

Lesson Planning/ Case Manager

Grant Writing /Family reunification

Advocacy/Addiction Counseling

Intake Assessments

Staff Supervision/Public Speaking

Organizational Leadership

Life Coach/Conflict Resolution

Policy Review

Education

Masters in human development counseling, University of Illinois, Springfield, IL, Masters in Human Services, University of Illinois, Springfield, IL, and Bachelor in Social Work, University of Illinois, and Springfield, IL,

Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor 12/16/22

Experience

Illinois Network for Centers of Independent Living/Program Manager 2020-Present

Organizing programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization.

Developing innovative programs to support the strategic direction of the organization.

Creating and managing long-term goals.

Developing a budget and operating plan for the program.

Developing an evaluation method to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement.

Writing program funding proposals to guarantee uninterrupted delivery of services.

Managing a team with a diverse array of talents and responsibilities.

Implementing and managing changes and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved.

Producing accurate and timely reporting of program status throughout its life cycle.

Analyzing program risks

Crossing Healthcare/ Counselor 2020- 2020

Collaborates with and advocates for patients and all involved Behavioral Health entities

Manages the care of patients in collaboration with other health professionals, members of the healthcare team and other professionals involved in the drug court setting, to make decisions about treatment and attain health goals

Receives Behavioral Health therapy referrals, provides counseling, maintains, and records all pertinent patient information in a secure and accurate manner.

May be required to work across multiple sites, including the community care campus and the jail setting

Vigilant to safety concerns and takes appropriate steps to ensure both patient and staff safety

Performs other duties as required

The Salvation Army/ Director of Rehabilitation 2018-2020

Maintained Beneficiary occupancy at approved levels. Approved levels of occupancy will be in accordance with Command directives

Supervision of admission office, development and maintenance of admissions policies and procedures and ongoing orientation of clients

Supervision of Residence Manager and all residence staff, ensuring consistent adherence to all agency rules and policies and all house rules

Responsible for assignment of counselors for individual/group therapy for all beneficiaries

Professional and administrative supervision of counseling and para-professional staff and administrative coordination of clerical support staff to ensure program integrity, as well as case management through the proper utilization of professional services

Administer internship training program including recruitment, liaison with local academic community and weekly supervision of student interns

Participate in developing and implementing agency administrative policy relating to rehabilitation program

Counsel beneficiaries individually or in groups on scheduled basis and do crisis intervention

Supervision of such recording and reporting by staff. Periodic audits of records and reports as required in order fulfilling duties listed above

Abundant Faith Supportive Services/Executive Director 2004 – 2018

•Provided a nonjudgmental and empathetic therapeutic approach in supporting clients and their families dealing with social, emotional, and environmental challenges.

•Establish rapport, applied behavior modification techniques, conducted psychosocial assessments, and provided clinical assessments, diagnostics, and treatment services to clients and families.

•Collaborated with mental healthcare professionals and outside agencies in the development, implementation, and evaluation of client treatment plans.

•Prepares, manages, and monitors grant funding for state and federal grants including

•Grant renewals, quarterly reporting, annual close-out reporting and client service reports.

•Supervise all employees and conduct all human resource functions for the agency from interviews and hiring to evaluations and discipline; also monitor timesheets and employees and volunteers; process payroll and record keeping.

•Supervise Program Manager, Case Manager, interns, and volunteers.

•Provide intervention with clients and staff as needed.

•Research and apply for new funding sources for grant proposals to government funding sources.

•Provide clients with referrals, advocacy, and follow-up services needed to achieve client goals.

•Maintain and manage integrity of the transitional facility. Performed initial client assessment and analysis to begin research process.

•Researched and updated all required materials needed for firm and partners. Verified data integrity and accuracy.

•Developed new process for employee evaluation which resulted in marked performance improvements.

Additional Relevant Experience

A+DUI Springfield, IL

Group Counselor –Internship 2015-2016

•Worked 10-15 hrs. /wk. while in college, and maintained a 3.7 G.P.A.

• Provided a nonjudgmental and empathetic therapeutic approach in supporting clients and their families dealing with social, emotional, and environmental challenges.

•Establish rapport, applied behavior modification techniques, conducted psychosocial assessments, and provided clinical assessments, diagnostics, and treatment services to clients and families.

•Collaborated with mental healthcare professionals and outside agencies in the development, implementation, and evaluation of client treatment plans.

Jabez Outreach Co. Springfield, IL

Case Manager – Volunteer 2005 – 2008

•Provided a nonjudgmental and empathetic therapeutic approach in supporting clients and their families dealing with social, emotional, and environmental challenges.

•Establish rapport, applied behavior modification techniques, conducted psychosocial assessments, and provided clinical assessments, diagnostics, and treatment services to clients and families.

•Collaborated with mental healthcare professionals and outside agencies in the development, implementation, and evaluation of client treatment plans.

Abundant Faith Christian Center Springfield, IL

Food Pantry -Volunteer 2013-2018

•Responsible for all aspects of meal preparation, clean-up, and general upkeep of the kitchen.

•Directly supervised the Cooks, and the Assistant Cooks/Dishwashers.

•Reported directly to the Director of Operations during a weekly meeting.

Personal

Hobbies include camping, volunteering, traveling, and walking. She is an avid sports fan, who was heavily involved with basketball throughout childhood. Have four adult children and eleven grandchildren, and a lovely dog name Anna.

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