______________________________________________________________________________SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONSLicensed Certified Social WorkerMasters in Social Work, with Concentration in Health and Mental HealthExtensive Case Management experience with individuals and families;struggling with chronIc illness, mental health, substance abuse, disabilities, poverty and homelessnessDiligent and persistent with finding housing, benefits, programming and community resources Creative, flexible and dedicated advocate for clientsCertified in CANSSUMMARY OF BACKGROUNDI have a BS in Special Education and a MSW, specializing in Health and Mental Health. I have worked with diverse populations of adults, children, the elderly and families. I specialize in adults with developmental disabilities, mental health issues and substance abuse. I am a strong advocate for my clients. I have worked with adults and families who are struggling with homelessness, poor housing, poverty, legal issues and disability/chronic illness. I am flexible in adjusting to working with different populations and different Case Management software.I have met with clients at their homes, in the community, at day programs, hospitals, nursing homes and prisons. Specialties: developmental disabilities, medical social work,mental health/substance abuse, housing/homelessness, community outreach, coordination with community, government and social agencies; case management
Listed skills include Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, Service Coordination, Case Management, and 16 others.