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United States

Samaritan House

• Applies appropriate techniques and standards in program development and service delivery to moderately complex case management services under general supervision.• Implements program objectives and performance standards as directed by supervisor/ management• Performs comprehensive psychosocial assessment of clients within established guidelines through interviewing, record review, and other appropriate methods.• Determines the necessary level of intervention by evaluating client data.• Develops, implements and modifies treatment/service plans with individuals, families and ancillary service providers.• Provides counseling, crisis intervention and supportive services to assist clients in reaching treatment goals.• Monitors and assesses client progress towards identified goals.• Maintains accurate and up-to-date case records; documents client contacts and progress to ensure program compliance and adherence to standards.• Develops and maintains collaborative working relationships with other community based organizations and parishes for reasons of advocacy, education, resource development and public relations.• Plans curriculum and facilitates support/educational groups for clients.• Authorizes services of the organization based upon assessment of need and availability of resources.• Maintains accurate and timely program statistical data to meet reporting requirements. Enters data and generates reports.• Demonstrates skills and sensitivity to the cultural/linguistic differences of staff, clients and community.• Supports, promotes and adheres to Catholic Charities’ vision, mission, values and Code of Ethics.• Reflects Catholic Charities’ commitment to treating all persons with dignity and respect.• Uses creativity and innovation in program development and service delivery.• Maintains confidentiality of client and agency information.• Regular and predictable attendance.

Greater Denver Area

- Received calls from providers, beneficiaries and the general public regarding CHAMPVA benefits.- Researched and explained claim results. - Assisted customers and found solutions to problems with claims to include requesting reprocessing of claims.

Engages clients and establishes trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment in community job settings with other workers without psychiatric disabilities.Assists clients in obtaining information about their benefits (e.g., SSI, Medicaid, etc.) and how they will be affected by employment in order for clients to make good decisions about employment opportunities.Refers clients to benefits counseling, as needed. Assesses clients' vocational functioning on ongoing basis utilizing background information and work experiences.Discusses client's preference for disclosure of psychiatric status to employers. Conducts job development and job search activities directed toward positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of the people on his/her caseload, following the principles and procedures of supported employment.Conducts a minimum of six employer contacts per week. Employer contacts are designed to learn about the needs of the business, describe supports offered by the program and describe client strengths that are relevant to the position.Provides individualized follow-along supports to assist clients in maintaining employment. Provides education and support to employers as agreed upon by clients that may include negotiating job accommodations and follow-along contact with the employer.Provides outreach services as necessary to clients when they appear to disengage from the service. Uses a variety of methods to provide outreach.Attends weekly meetings with mental health treatment team and communicates individually with team members between meetings in order to coordinate and integrate vocational services into mental health treatment.Develops an individual employment plan with the client, mental health worker, other treatment team providers and updates it quarterly.

Wheat Ridge, Co

 Collaborated and served as a contact person for Clubhouse program and mental health vocational services with the Jefferson Center for Mental Health (JCMH), the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), NAMI-Jeffco, Colorado WIN Partners, and the International Center for Clubhouse Development (ICCD).  Implemented SAMHSA Evidence-Based Practice Supported Employment (SE), tracked outcomes and measures for fidelity. Maintained adherence to the International Standards for Clubhouse Programs and achieved ICCD Certification. Monitored and tracked outcomes for the Jefferson County Community Services Block Grant awarded for two consecutive years. Achieved 90 to 100 percent of contractual outcomes with DVR for 4 years. Managed a membership of 200 active members, a team of volunteers, interns and five staff, and an annual budget of $330,000. Provided training and supervision for six staff, members, and volunteers. Conducted quarterly Summit Center Advisory Board meetings and business per Advisory Board By-laws. Served on the Colorado Clubhouse Association (CCA) Board for 15 years, participating at monthly board meetings and committee meetings. Completed JCMH Leadership Academy Spring 2008, an 8-week intensive course in leadership. Submitted a proposal for a maintenance crew of four consumers, which was adopted.  Conducted monthly CCA Board meetings and implemented regional policy and guidelines per the CCA By-laws. Discussed problem areas and negotiated solutions between consumers, family members and clinical treatment staff. Facilitated discussion groups between mental health consumers and law enforcement personnel in Crisis Intervention Training, twice each year. Collected and reviewed data for Clubhouse Profile and Self-Study in preparation for ICCD Certification. Prepared articles for newsletters and the CEO monthly report.

Littleton, Co

 Provided psychosocial and vocational services to adults with major mental illness in a Clubhouse program. Instructed members in computers, food preparation, communication, problem solving, decision-making, and self-advocacy. Awarded BHI Provider Award, Behavioral Healthcare Inc., BHI Recovery Gala 2001

Littleton, Co

 Provided psychosocial and vocational services to adults with major mental illness in a Clubhouse program. Instructed members in computers, food preparation, communication, problem solving, decision-making, and self-advocacy. Completed 3 weeks of training in the Clubhouse Model of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (April 1996).

Social Work

B.S. In Social Welfare, Social Welfare