Job Developer Program Specialist

KATHEY BROWN

**** ******* ****, *******, ********* 38125

901-***-**** **********@*****.***

OBJECTIVES

To attain a challenging position that is conducive for imminent growth while utilizing my experience for future advancement. EDUCATION

PHD Organizational Industrial and Organization Psychology 2019-Present Licensed Master of Social Work, The University of Tennessee 2007 Licensed Life and Health Insurance Agent 2008

Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Lemoyne Owen College, Memphis, Tennessee 1985 EXPERIENCE

DAVITA DIALYSIS CLINIC Memphis, Social Worker 01/2008 to Current Patient assessment, care planning and counseling; worked as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team to assure optimal treatment outcome.

Educated patient to increase knowledge of kidney disease for barriers that may affect adherence to treatment; worked with patient, family/support person and health team to provide education tailored to the patient's learning style and needs. Patient admission process and works with the office, clinical manager, and the facility team to ensure patient needs for scheduling to maximize adherence and adjustment.

Insurance and financially assist by collaborating with facility management, financial coordinators, and billing groups to address patient insurance issues. Provides information and education to patients about payments for dialysis services; federal, state, commercial insurance, state renal programs, AKF HIPP and entitlement programs. Patient assessment, care planning and counseling; worked as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team to assure optimal treatment outcome.

GRANT FUNDED MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Medical Care Manager 01/2005 to 1/2008

Assist eligible patients and in interfacing with Tenncare MCO'S and related agencies to facilitate the delivery of health care services for HIV clients.

Assist eligible clients in assessing health related services not provided by the grantee, such as nutritional, dental, and home health care.

Coordinate with state approved HIV consortia and various community-based organizations to link patients for assistance with special social needs.

Maintain statically data for services provided.

FRAYSER MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, CTT Therapist 01/2003 to 01/2005 Provided intensive therapy to children/youth within the home and school settings. Provided group therapy for children in the children and youth program. Monitor client's behavior and medication compliance within the home/school. Attended all psychiatric appointments with client/family. Assessed resources within the community to address the needs of the family. GRANT FUNDED SHELBY COUNTY GOV, Program Specialist A 05/2001-01/2003 Provided preventive domestic violence training throughout the community. Provided sessions within the community to hospitals and social agencies. Maintain statically data for the program.

Formulated teaching techniques for job readiness Families First Program. Developed potential employment throughout the community for clientèle. Provided resources needed by clients to obtain jobs, such as dental. Maintain tracking data on client serviced

GRANT FUNDED SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Workforce Development Specialist 01/2000 to 05/2001 Job readiness instructor & job developer for clients in the Families First Program Maintained tracking information on clientèles.

STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN SERVICES Case Manager II 01/1995 to 01/2000

Advocated within the community for children in the foster care system. Prepared court reports and presented findings to the courts in establishing pem1anency status for the children serviced Liaison throughout the community to address the needs of the children within the foster care system. GRANT FUNDED ALPHA OMEGA VETERAN SERVICE

Liaison throughout the community 01/1994 to 01/1995 Counseled homeless veterans, primarily from Desert Storm. Prepare and assist veterans with legal documents for social security and state benefits. Liaison throughout the community. CASE MANAGEMENT INC.

Memphis, TN

Case Manager 01/1992 to 01/1994

Assisted mentally ill consumers in maintaining stability within the community by monitoring medication appointments and medication compliance.

Liaison for clients in the community, collecting clients with various resources. GRANT FUNDED ST. PETER'S HOME FOR CHILDREN

Supervisor 01/1991 to 01/1992

Supervised counselors and support staff within a female juvenile facility. Monitored and maintained the daily operations of the program. Facilitated operations with other agencies providing services to clientèle, such as public school and juvenile court. SHELBY COUNTY CORRECTIONAL CENTER

Counselor

A/B 1/1987 to 01/1992

Supervised counselors and support staff within the female offender’s program. Monitored and maintained daily operations involving the counseling area, Liaison to criminal courts, probation parole and other agencies as it related to female offenders. Counselor B Counseled male offenders; monitored and computed time served for hearings.

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