For my caseload of Nevada County residents, I:- Assess service needs of residents and link them to the appropriate providers and community resources- Facilitate programs and services such as health and wellness, job training or transportation- Develop a resource directory of local social service agencies and providers- Assist residents with applications for benefits and entitlement programs- Save taxpayer dollars by helping residents age in place and remain living independently in their own homes- Advocate for adequate, timely and cost-effective provision of services- Maintain their independence and remain in their homesTrained in motivational interviewing and strengths model of case management. - Avoid premature admission to more costly institutionalized care- Provide training/education in basic living skills and psychosocial rehabilitation to return clients to the highest level of functioning possible- Provide crisis services to clients, ensuring safety of clients and the publicCertified in Psychological First Aid from the American Red Cross. Responded to the Camp Fire Disaster Recovery Center in mutual aid of Butte County, counseling survivors of the deadliest wildfire in California history.Also certified in the Strengths Model of Case Management and Motivational Interviewing. https://www.mynevadacounty.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=878