Latasha Barker Email & Phone Number

United States

Ensure the delivery of high-quality services to support participants in obtaining and retaining housing, by leading a team and managing the work of assigned staff to including: completion of accurate and timely record-keeping, compliance with all program and grant requirements, hiring, supervision, staff development, performance review, evaluation and, if needed, progressive discipline

United States

United States

•carried a caseload of 10 or more young adults. Met and engaged with clients on weekly basis providing additional support via phone, text, or in person as needed.•Documented all case management activity and use information in up-to-date case entry notes•Conducted ongoing assessments of the young person's needs from a strength focused, solution-based perspective and develops service plans on a monthly basis•Worked closely with other employees, family members, and employers in meeting… Show more •carried a caseload of 10 or more young adults. Met and engaged with clients on weekly basis providing additional support via phone, text, or in person as needed.•Documented all case management activity and use information in up-to-date case entry notes•Conducted ongoing assessments of the young person's needs from a strength focused, solution-based perspective and develops service plans on a monthly basis•Worked closely with other employees, family members, and employers in meeting the needs of young people under care Show less

-Primary responsibility for identifying, developing, and maintaining high level employer relationships with business owners, general managers, regional managers and human resources personnel for subsidized employment placements and competitive employment opportunities-Manage employer relationships to promote retention of youth and creation of new employment opportunities-Assist participants with self-directed placement activities to secure competitive employment-Assist participants… Show more -Primary responsibility for identifying, developing, and maintaining high level employer relationships with business owners, general managers, regional managers and human resources personnel for subsidized employment placements and competitive employment opportunities-Manage employer relationships to promote retention of youth and creation of new employment opportunities-Assist participants with self-directed placement activities to secure competitive employment-Assist participants in securing subsidized employment opportunities in industries of interest or skill level and fields of high growth-Utilize current resources to develop new resources for assisting participants in obtaining full and part-time, subsidized and competitive work experiences-Keep abreast of current and future job market trends, utilizing information for workforce development guidance, and to provide job placements in high demand areas-Establish a job bank specific to youth employment opportunities-Cultivate employment opportunities for program participants through research, networking, outreach and job placement development-Prepares and communicated job requirements and employer interest to carefully match program participants-Served as the primary contact person to employers and maintains database of communications with current and potential employers Show less

A business professional who is responsible for caseload management of the Housing Choice Voucher Program for those who have secured affordable housing through the Chicago Housing Authority. I perform my duties with decisiveness and accuracy for a business to perform well while assisting in creating a pleasant and professional work atmosphere. Using my strong customer service skills, I succeeded in de-escalation of conflicts, resolving client issues to increase client satisfaction… Show more A business professional who is responsible for caseload management of the Housing Choice Voucher Program for those who have secured affordable housing through the Chicago Housing Authority. I perform my duties with decisiveness and accuracy for a business to perform well while assisting in creating a pleasant and professional work atmosphere. Using my strong customer service skills, I succeeded in de-escalation of conflicts, resolving client issues to increase client satisfaction. • Responding to customer inquiries and complaints;• Using a range of office software, including email, spreadsheets and databases;• Adjusted to the changes in procedure to assist clients and provide excellent customer service.• Resolved customer inquiries via phone submissions and in office visits.• Effectively manage 50+ cases. Show less

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