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Assessed, evaluated, and enrolled all referred clients in eligible programs, implemented Individual Development Plans (IDP), coordinated social services as needed, and managed caseload of 20-30 active clients Performed intake, assessments to include psychosocial, and intensive case management for veterans identified with Significant Barries to Employment (SBE) such as homlessness, incarceration, unemployment, and disabilitiesDeveloped and maintained effective partnerships with community agencies such as Urban Ministries, Department of Human Health Services (DHHS), Volunteers of America (VOA) and Veterans Affair (VA) to educate and assist veterans in needMaintained and documented all activities, client conversations, and social service referral in a timely mannerConducted outreach and organizational visits for potential clients in programs and places such as the following; VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Centers, VA Veteran Centers, Outpatient Clinics, and Medical Centers

Cary, Nc

Counseled individuals to assist them to overcome personal and social problems affecting their employment opportunities and conducted periodic follow up with assigned clients, caseload of 160 clientsResearched outbound community partner organizations and educational services to properly match jobseekers with a correct job fit; resulted in 65 actively searching clients employedProvided quality advice related to the identification of short-and-long-term goals and the documentation needed for employmentMaintained quality, accuracy, and privacy of assigned client;s information in the Hire Heroes, USA content-management system

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Assisted in workshop activities, hosted informational sessions for prospective clients, and fostered campus partnerships to recruit and expand participation in the program by 15%Chaperoned 15 scholars to Miami during the McNair Scholars Research ConferenceCreated professional emails, flyers, spreadsheeets, weekly roundtable reports, and ongoing monthly reports, utilized Microsoft Office Suite, UNC Banner, and social media Instagram, FaceBook and TwitterUtilized a student-centered affirmation approach while advising both individuals and groups of 5-15 students to ensure they were prepared for graduate schoolCoordinated workshops and training events such as resume writing, graduate school applications, and financial aid

Durham Housing Authority, Durham, Nc

Assisted the Resident Service Coordinator with intake and assessment of DHA/HUD programs to include Family Self-Sufficiency Program and Home Ownership Training serving more than 50 local clientsCollaborated with external stakeholder agencies in the comunity; Families Moving Forward, Urban Ministries, and Department of Social Services to create wrap- around services for 3 special population residents Engaged cleints in skills building such as financial, educational, and employment skills, and problem solving to enhance family dynamics, and quality of lifeAided 15+ families in identifying and accessing appropriate community resources such as housing, SNAP, and educationalDistributed information to 7 community Resident Council meetings on behalf of Durham Housing AuthoritySupported staff in providing case management to residents within the 7 housing communitiesCollaborated with fellow interns to coordinate the annual Durham Housing Authority Job fair which 20 organizations, and 150 job seekers were in attendance

Durham, North Carolina

Assisted faculty member with research projects, graded up to 150 student assignments using BlackboardMentored undergraduate students applying to the University's Master's of Social Work program, provided both individual and group assistance to 50+ studentsSupported the research needs of an assigned faculty member by performing administrative, journaling, and basic research task; assisted with literature reviews, data entry, and data compliation as needed

Durham Va Medical Center

Assisted more than 1K veterans and their families in navigating the Veteran Affairs systemEntered, verified, and updated insurance information in VISTA (Veterans Integrated System Technology Architecture), Composite Health Care Systems (CHCS), and mytricare.comParticipated in 2 multi-disciplinary teams and committees to promote a healthy context or social environment for veterans and their familiesFacilitated and managed referrals from mediccal specialist, providers, and other care management staff for 200 transitioning active duty service members, resulted in 125 having medical appointments within their 6 month windowFound solutions within the scope of responsibilities to resolve patient's needs or expeditied delivery of patient care

Marine Corps Community Service - Camp Lejeune

Provided oversight of activities and necessary services to authorized patrons, including general information on the use of equipmentAssisted and maintained routine reports and/or perform clerical, custodial and/or general maintenance duties as neededOperated a cash register, receive payments and return changeIssued recreation equipment, uniforms, athletic equipment to authorized patrons

Belgrade Community Action Association - Belgrade, Nc

Assisted staff with daily lunch and snack distribution to more than 50 individualsProvided adult support for an after-school program of 50+ school-aged children in the local schoolParticipated in senior recreational activities to include card games, line-dancing, and crafts to promote their overall well-being

✔ Provided surgical support to surgeons in the Main Operating Room; prepared and maintained the surgical sterile field.✔ Worked as part of a team to execute proper body mechanics and safety for patients.✔ Education and Training facilitator for Main Operating Room department.✔ Ordered required test and medical supplies using CHCS, ALTHA, and government supply.✔ Maintained HIPPA, and Joint Commission laws and regulations.✔ Supervised average 4-7 junior staff members.✔ Scheduled surgeries for Urology, and General Surgery Clinics.✔ Updated and verified insurance and eligibility in Tricare, DEERS (Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System).

✔ Medical Assistant/ Surgical Technologist in the United States Navy.

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Social Work

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society Graduate Assistant

Bachelor Of Social Work, Social Work

Activities and Societies: Phi AlphaMember of the Social Work Club, Phi Alpha

Associate Of Arts Degree, Fine/Studio Arts, General