Community Outreach Case Management
Resume:
Gabrielle James
Hiram, GA *****
*****************@*****.***
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
School Clinical Counselor
Bethany Christian Services - Atlanta, GA
October 2022 to Present
• Provide on-site, in the community, and school-based clinical treatment/therapeutic counseling, data collection and reporting, assessment and treatment planning in a thorough and timely manner;
• Develop treatment plans, implement interventions, review outcomes, and revise strategies as appropriate while employing other methods compatible with agency practices and treatment modalities for clients;
• Complete thorough biopsychosocial assessment of clients at intake and schedule re-assessment, as needed
• Comply with service definition and guidelines outlined in the DBHDD Provider manual for therapeutic services;
• Identify and overcome engagement barriers with client supports, caregivers and other key individuals through active, change-oriented treatment;
• Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts;
• Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to ensure effective treatment;
• Attend weekly meetings with supervisor to consult on cases, to review case plan and direction, and to evaluate client participation and progress;
• Submit weekly productive reports in accordance with agency practices and licensing requirements;
• Work collaboratively with Behavioral Aides and Casework Support Specialists to align therapeutic objectives;
• Coordinate and request re-authorizations for services in a timely manner without any service disruptions;
• Keep up-to-date and accurate client progress notes for all clinical and counseling-related activities and submit monthly updates regarding case progress and issues to the supervisor;
• Effectively utilize appropriate systems for data gathering, submission, and tracking client services rendered in accordance with time-bound expectations based on contract requirements, agency expectations, and program policy;
• Attend court hearings and proceedings, panel reviews, Individual Service Plan (ISP) meetings, Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings, and family team meetings in accordance with requests from third parties regarding clients;
• Deliver client-centered services and/or interventions with ongoing evaluations to meet changing needs and abilities, such as referrals to alternative services as needed;
• Assist the youth and family caregivers with facilitating and coordinating the Individual Resiliency Plan
(IRP);
• Establish and maintain referral and community resources while connecting clients to applicable resources, as needed;
• Stay up-to-date on treatment modalities and complete training as required by funding sources by attending conferences, seminars, and journal reading Case Manager
Veterans Empowerment Organization - Atlanta, GA
February 2022 to September 2022
• Aid homeless or at-risk of homelessness Veterans in job search, resume creation, job placement, and intensive case management
• Referrals of Veterans to training, vocational college, or college courses as well as facilitating monetary support for these opportunities.
• Use of Client Track for case notes and case files.
• Conduct community outreach with surrounding companies/agencies in Cobb, Fulton, and Dekalb county.
• Forming community partnerships to ensure a wraparound approach to care for Veteran clients.
• Facilitation and set up of workshops
• Provide clients aid with signing up for government benefits such as Food Stamps. ABA Therapist
Creative Pieces Behavioral Associates - Woodstock, GA September 2021 to February 2022
• Provide positive reinforced ABA therapy to autistic children ages 5 to 18.
• Behavior Support plan creation, including general hygiene, communication and social cues
• Actively participated in treatment teams between the client's school, doctors, parents, and other therapists.
• Record keeping and data collection of client sessions
• Use of Pivotal Response Treatment and token economy Direct Care Worker
North Georgia Angel House Inc. - Canton, GA
February 2021 to September 2021
• Provide direct care to high-risk female foster children, ages 12 to 18, in a 21-bed foster home
• Creation/coordination of educational events and outings
• Distribution of medications
• conduct 15-minute checks on each child
• crisis intervention and prevention training
• training and aid with household care, cooking, hygiene, laundry, room up-keep, shopping, school work, and college/vocational opportunities.
• Assess and address suicide/homicide risk
• Record-keeping
• Provide Transportation
• Aid in part-time job obtainment
• Assist homeless girls aged 18-21 who have transitioned out of foster care via HUD such as job, food, housing assistance, and therapy referrals.
Child and Shelter Advocate Intern
Partnership Against Domestic Violence - Atlanta, GA August 2020 to May 2021
• Intake assessment
• Connecting clients to resources provided by community partners and other departments within the agency.
• Conduct risk assessments
• Use of Client Track for case notes and case files
• Aiding clients in financial housing assistance such as rent and utilities through United Way's housing assistance grant during the COVID-19 outbreak.
• Treatment team collaboration
• Community Outreach
• Creating and facilitating group therapy/events with children at the PADV shelters Education
Master's degree in Social Work
Georgia State University
June 2021 to May 2022
Bachelor's degree in Social Work
Georgia State University - Atlanta, GA
August 2019 to May 2021
Skills
• Microsoft Office
• Crisis Intervention & Prevention (2 years)
• Conflict management
• Case management
• community outreach
• Leadership
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Social Work
• Motivational Interviewing
• Behavioral Health
• Case management (2 years)
• Community Outreach (1 year)
• Behavioral Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Special Education
• Crisis Management (2 years)
• Multi-tasking
• Meeting Facilitation
• Individual / Group Counseling
• Quick Learner
• ClientTrack (2 years)
• Group Therapy
Languages
• American Sign Language - Fluent
Links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-james-lmsw-a2a7aa205 Certifications and Licenses
First Aid/CPR Certification
LMSW
August 2022 to September 2024
MSW010822
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