Marion Mckenzie Email and Phone Number

Responsible for supervision of Case Management within the Community Development Program; Works with the Executive Director and Board of Directors  to oversee operations, develop and implement staff training and ensure activities are compliant with state and federal regulations; Facilitates community outreach for Community Development Programs; Prepares and completes all required grant reporting; Collects, analyzes data and prepares weekly, quarter and annual reports; Utilizes the HUD IDIS system for performance reporting; Performs community initiatives related activities as assigned.

Developed, budgeted, planned, and implemented county-wide special events for groups of 50 to 500+ attendees including, but not limited to: research & contracting entertainment, obtaining qualified vendors, catering, soliciting corporate sponsorship, recruiting volunteers, and locating appropriate venues. Communicated event logistics including emergency management plans to appropriate staff and represented the Parks & Cultural Services Department before, during, and after the event, including after hours and weekends. Oversaw the community Centers operations including scheduling activities, county-wide events, and day trips. Developed marketing materials, advertising and coordinating space reservations. Prepared and maintained departmental records, email list, databases, and correspond. Assisted in the operation of a public

Maintains professional relationships with Physicians and facilities, such as hospitals, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, facility discharge planning, and assisted living; Develops and maintains contact with key community and consumer organizations, to provide education and ongoing updates on A-Med Hospice services and benefits available; Utilizes appropriate company resources to maintain and develop business opportunities; Makes sales calls, arranges appointments, and delivers programs to keep referral sources current in A-Med hospice service offerings.

Assesses the need for guardianship; explores and/or identifies least restrictive alternatives and completes assessment timely; Assumes care, control and protection of the ward, monitors facility trust funds, contacts the ward monthly and arranges for shelter and basic health and safety needs; Provides oversight of medical and psychiatric care and arranges for education, training, rehabilitation and social services; Effectively documents and compiles records and reports for the Probate Court, monthly status contacts with wards; develops plans of services, documents all contacts with collateral and consultations with all agency staff; Maintains professional and effective working relationships with court staff, agency attorneys and all other legal staff; Attends court hearings and provides professional testimony; Manages the person and estate of the ward when applicable, as ordered by the court, and ensures all legal, financial and ethical laws and policies are followed.

Perform outreach activities and build rapport with clients; Conduct assessments of clients and potential clients to determine personal resources and barriers to housing; Develop an individual service plan with each client to include information and referrals specific to their needs; During intake, assess clients and document chronic homeless status, disability, and income requirements to include in a housing plan; Complete Income Certification on intake, and determine client rent portion, conduct re-certification annually and re-determine/certify rent portion; Provide support and referrals to clients in accessing resources and services to maintain housing stability; Complete Housing Habitability Standards assessment prior to any new move in to housing, to ensure unit meets standards; Address client emergency and crises as needed to maintain housing stability.

Conduct multi-dimensional assessment of client needs and provide assistance with submission of applications for disaster assistance; Perform outreach activities intended to locate affected individuals needing support and assistance; Provide referral to appropriate medical, psychological and social work professionals when the need of the client indicates such actions; Administer financial assistance in accordance with the guidelines provided; Represent clients before Unmet Needs Committees and participate in Long-term Recovery Group activities/meetings; Maintain appropriate documentation of client files; Secure and maintain accurate service delivery statistics, evaluate outcomes and keep management apprised of servicing issues, trends and cost implications.