Case Manager Port Richey

JEFFREY SMITH

New Port Richey, FL

Phone: 727-***-****

Email: *********@*****.***

Objective

Highly qualified and dedicated professional, with good work ethnics and versatile skills looking to obtain a challenging position where my related experience, training, education and proven abilities will offer opportunity for contribution and advancement.

Ability Summary

Experience in assessing and treating individuals with mental, emotional, and substance abuse problems, including individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, advocacy, prevention, and education.

Microsoft Office Skills

Communications skills verbal and written

Ability to work independently and in a time manner

Detail Oriented

Confidential to HIPPA Law

Employment History

6/2022- Present Case Manager/ Group Facilitator

BayCare Behavioral Health Systems, New Port Richey, FL

Responsibilities included serving as the link between the population served and community resources. Provided transportation assistance via bus passes or Ubers, completed incidentals for all purchases for clients, facilitated four substance abuse groups per week and 1 non-judicial group, complete check request to assist clients in paying sober living fees, rental assistance, and utility bills with the intent to eliminate barriers. Keep an ongoing spreadsheet of all BayCare FIT Team purchases and provide a bi-weekly report for those incidentals to the funding source. Attend YFA and court hearings and provide a monthly report on the progress or lack of progress. Attend weekly staff meetings and provide group updates, changes, issues or concerns.

09/2015 - 12/2021

Case Manager

Steps To Recovery, New Port Richey, FL

Responsibilities included conducting intakes, individual and group classes when needed. Served as the link between the veterans in the GPS and HCHV programs and the VA Liaisons. Assisted veterans with reconnecting with the James A Haley VA for mental health and medical needs, arranged transportation to and from monthly appointments. Other duties included connecting veterans with the Veteran Service Office to apply for VA benefits. Assisted with applying for Social Security and Food Stamps benefits. Serve as the link between the veterans and Housing assistance program and made referrals when all documents were connected.

02/2012 - 09/2015

Career Specialist

Goodwill Industries Suncoast, St Petersburg, FL

As a Career Specialist in the SNAP Program my duties included scheduling appointments with customers receiving Food Assistant Benefits to ensure they understand the parameters of the program offered. Provided or coordinate a comprehensive assessment of the customer's strengths and needs specially as they relate to the ultimate goal of securing and retaining unsubsidized employment. Assess and document training suitability, in compliance with the appropriate policy. Provide a consistent employment plan/ training plan progress checks with appropriate modification to ensure that the objectives are achieved within the timeframe negotiated.

As a Career Specialist in the WTP Program my responsibilities included employment planning and management of CareerSource customers through Core, Intensive and Training within the WIA, SNAP and/or WTP Program. Responsible for the coordination of services for customers seeking to enroll, or enrolled into training, to include the development and implementation and tracking of ITA's (Individualized Training Accounts), the assessment of client suitability and enrollment into appropriate training programs, and the tracking and updating of customer budgets. Additionally responsible for customer planning and development, the provision of support and training services, and ensuring the quality of customer progress and work performed by the customer, as well as maintaining excellent working relations with training site/job site personnel. Monitors progress of all assigned customers, resolving difficulties and tracking plan progress at least monthly. Worked 8 hours sit, stand and ability to lift, push or pull 25 lbs. when needed.

11/2008 - 09/2011

Counselor III

Gaudenzia Inc, West Chester, PA

Responsibilities included planning, developing, implementing and evaluating the therapeutic care, treatment, and rehabilitation of clients within a treatment setting. Provide individual and family counseling to clients and their families to aid them in overcoming difficult or complex issues related to addiction. Attend treatment team meetings with Psychiatrist. Assess individuals with the appropriate level of care. Provide suitable aftercare for clients after discharge. Educate clients on medications used for treatment and as their drug of choice.

11/2006 - 11/2008

Housing Counselor

University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS

Assisted consumers with disabilities in locating temporary/ permanent housing. Conducted screenings in conjunction with the application process for supportive services. Provided renter/ home buyer education training for consumers and their families, budget and credit education counseling along with assisting consumers in developing their person-centered plan/ goals to meet their basic needs. Provided training and technical assistance to community agencies and housing groups. case managers and other personnel on homeless programs and services. Disseminated information at workshops and conferences on resources available. Other duties included tracking progress and data entry.

Education History

Social Work

Bachelor Degree in Social Work

Mississippi Valley State University, MS

Arts

Associate Degree

Natchez Junior College, FL

Occupational Licenses, Certificates and Training

09/2011

Certified Anger Management Specialist

Center for Relational Growth

Honors and Activities

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