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Masters Degree in Global Public Health from University of Washhington

Freshly achieved my Masters degree, after 20 years in Direct Social Work, ready to take my talents, experience and equity fluency work to the next level.

• Identified and implemented strategies to promote vendor success through increased circulation• Maintained positive vendor/community relationships through supportive enforcement of the Authorized Vendor Guidelines• Oversaw updates to the policies and practices of the Vendor Program • Worked with IT consultant to ensure that Vendor Database was up to date and met departmental needs• Supervised staff • Coordinated staffing to ensure adequate coverage at all times• Facilitated weekly vendor staff meetings • Designed and planned semi-annual vendor staff retreats with the goal of reviewing program goals, policies, vendor satisfaction, arrange staff trainings and program philosophy.• Developed relationships with partner agencies who served as satellite distribution sites for RC when appropriate• Provided technical assistance to partner sites that will prepare them to sell Real Change • Helped recruit potential vendors and conducted orientations as needed • Promoted RC by talking to businesses, convening special events, and equipping vendors with tools for visibility and publicity• Created and managed annual department budget• Served on the Real Change Leadership Team• Served on Equity team and participated in Real Change’s ongoing work around race and class equity • Served on several cross-departmental committees in addition to the Leadership Team

- Worked with Seattle Housing Authority and King County Housing Authority in proper documentation and partnership• Provided intensive housing case management for 60+ vulnerable individuals living with psychiatric disorders and co-morbidities, including substance use disorder.• Assisted with activities of daily living, maintaining well-being, and building strategies for client fulfillment and safety.• Conducted all housing inspections and unit condition reports. • Coordinated pest prevention and treatment. • Identified and facilitated client resources both internal and external.• Created and led education and supportive client groups• Coordinated interventions stemming from lease violations and behavior concerns.• Acted as first-responder to all client and property management concerns.

• Member of multi-disciplinary team providing on-going, direct service case management to youth ages 13-23 with past and on-going trauma, substance use or addiction, and history of or currently experiencing homelessness. • Responsible for coordinating all aspect of support services including facilitation of linkages to emergent and community resources, assistance with primary care appointments, and coordinating care between disparate systems. • Accurately documented clinical and administrative records, including treatment plans, exit paperwork, processing confidential information, • Fluent in crisis intervention and motivational interviewing. • Ensured client-centered advocacy and support. • Encouraged clients to make their own decisions and goals through motivational interviewing. • Provided a minimum of 20 hours weekly direct contact with participants, including face-to-face counseling, advocacy, and transportation, and assisting youth in meeting their basic needs of food, housing, and safety. • Assessed participants in need of services, develop and document service plans on participants that include linkages with family, other Youthcare components or external providers as clinically appropriate. • Acted as a mentor and advocate for youth participants. • Completed and submitted all documentation and grant reporting in a timely manner. • Participated in weekly or bi-monthly supervision meetings and in monthly clinical consultation. • Maintained a caseload of 35-40 participants as well as case files in accordance with funder requirements and city audit specifications. • Attended monthly grant funder sponsored meetings and a minimum of six in service trainings annually. • Spent at least 5 hours weekly in drop-in services providing linkages between case management and other Orion services. • Engaged youth through strengths-based and harm reduction approaches. • Coordinated of meaningful activities for youth participants.

• Case managed 35+ vulnerable individuals living with psychiatric disorders and co-morbidities, including substance use disorder. • Acted as a liaison between DESC management and property managers. • Assisted with activities of daily living, maintaining well-being, and building strategies for client fulfillment and safety. • Coordinated all elements of resident entry and exit from housing services, including new client orientation, resident moves, and paperwork. • Conducted all housing inspections and unit condition reports. Coordinated pest prevention and treatment. • Identified and facilitated client resources both internal and external. • Created and lead education and supportive client groups. • Coordinated interventions due to lease violations and behavior concerns. • Acted as first-responder to all client and property management concerns. • Provided mental health counseling.

• Case managed 35+ vulnerable individuals living with psychiatric disorders and co-morbidities, including substance use disorder. • Acted as a liaison between DESC management and property managers. • Assisted with activities of daily living, maintaining well-being, and building strategies for client fulfillment and safety. • Coordinated all elements of resident entry and exit from housing services, including new client orientation, resident moves, and paperwork. • Conducted all housing inspections and unit condition reports. Coordinated pest prevention and treatment. • Identified and facilitated client resources both internal and external. • Created and lead education and supportive client groups. • Coordinated interventions due to lease violations and behavior concerns. • Acted as first-responder to all client and property management concerns. • Provided mental health counseling.

• Acted as liaison between landlords and DESC. • Developed and increased housing properties for the Scattered Sites Program. • Screened applicants, including income verification documents and compliance requirements. • Managed all leasing paperwork. • Scheduled unit turn-overs and unit preparation. • Created disciplinary paperwork and 10-day notices. • Provided transformational supervision for a 4-person team. • Maintained complete tenant files. • Represented the agency in legal hearings, including evictions. • Worked with Seattle Housing Authority and landlords to coordinated paperwork and schedule inspections. • Coordinated all maintenance of units. • Acted as on-call supervisor for all DESC housing projects.