Patricia Zimmerman's Supervisory Resume

Patricia M. Zimmerman

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Fayetteville, Georgia 30215

Tel: (404) 988 - 6753

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

Profile

Patricia Zimmerman has been a Policy Associate/Program Developer, Public Speaker, Mentor, Advocate, Case Manager, Consultant and now supervisor to those within the specialized communities that she serves. Ms. Zimmerman's expertise is in advocacy and her recent focus has been on supporting families and not just the individual in the transition from prison to the community. This work has given her the unique opportunity to assist in areas of mental health, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, medical adherence, benefits entitlements, housing, prison reentry, family reunification, criminal justice involvement and more. Ms Zimmerman often combines advocacy, organizing, policy work, and community/program development to her long list of problem solving strategies.

Education

Mercy College

Associate's of Science June 1989

Liberal Arts Certificate June 1989

Bachelor's of Science, Psychology June 1991

Human Behavior Certificate June 1991

Experience

10/2008 - 5/2009 Doe Fund New York, NY

Senior Case Manager

Participates in the intake process for all new clients (homeless men in an on site working shelter) by completing an assessment that covers everything from family history, mental health, level of education to work history. Develops and facilitates support groups within the program for clients. Provides supportive counseling and 24 hr crisis intervention around a host of issues integral to living with mental illness/substance abuse. Assigns cases to members of a clinical team based on caseload and review of service plans to ensure program and contract compliance. Completes psycho-social evaluations for all clients based on need. Serves as primary client contact to foster participation of clients' family and significant others. Documents client contacts and maintains a confidential record. Establishes and maintains weekly meetings with clients based on assessment of client needs. Completes ongoing assessment tools required by DHS/DOHMH. Assists clients with adjustment to independent living; through ongoing meetings and life skills training. Orients clients about tenant rights and responsibilities in maintaining and retaining housing. Completes required contractual/agency reports.

9/2007-10/2008 Arbor We Care Brooklyn, NY

Case Manager’s Supervisor

Supervises a team of 8 case managers with a combined client base of over 500 individuals involved in the process of being connected with viable health care services. Each individual had to be assessed to determine work readiness eligibility; in accordance with presented medical and mental health conditions. I conducted weekly supervision, developed problem solving strategies, and assisted case managers in initiating comprehensive wellness plans.

3/2007-Present WORTH(Women On The Rise New York, NY

Telling Her Story)

Program Manager

Responsible for managing all internal and external online communications regarding the development and sustainability of WORTH, an organization that addresses the barriers that women experience as a result of criminal justice involvement. I help women and men combat issues that they experience transitioning from prison to communities. I assist with medical/ mental health treatment adherence, I teach seminars on HIV/AIDS and other STDs, Women's Total Health, Entering the Work Force and Family Reunification.

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5/2005-3/2007 Family Justice, Inc. New York, NY

Policy Associate Supervisor

Responsible for assisting families (broadly defined) address issues of policy reform directly related to various aspects of the criminal justice system and other government agencies. I conducted program planning and development for a new 'storefront' in the East New York/Brownsville sections of Brooklyn. A strengths-based, family focused approach was used to assist individuals and families with issues surrounding criminal justice involvement. I helped develop family related strategies to address issues in their lives (Substance Abuse, Medical/Mental illness, Domestic Violence, etc.), with a particular focus on the co-occurring factor of HIV/AIDS.

9/2003-1/2005 The Fortune Society New York, NY

Senior Case Manager

Responsible for managing a team of four case managers, with my own caseload of 40 men and woman; along with their identified family members. This was an exclusive department that only accepted individuals for services who were HIV+ and CDC Defined. I have been trained on Hippa and Confidentiality Laws. Intensive Case Management services were conducted; which included but was not limited to medical advocacy, assistance with benefit entitlements, family reunification, etc.

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