Adult Protective Services Worker

Driven to Alleviate the Discomforts of Homelessness by hosting various collection and distribution Clothing Drives, Food Drives and Toiletry Drives. Organize various projects to aid the homeless community i.e.; Community Resource Fairs, Housing Assistance, Voters Registration etc..The H.O.P.E. Project is a community based initiative that offers immediate basic needs to those experiencing homelessness or living in underserved communities. As E.D., I manage a motivated group of volunteers that seek out individuals experiencing homelessness and offer resources, referrals, food, clothes, shelter assistance and toiletries in order to bring relief to their current hardship. Host donation drives; basic toiletry needs,, pro-bono services and in-kind contributions from our supporters. Partner with local leaders such as Politicians, Community Liaisons, Healthcare Providers, Mental Health Workers, Religious Leaders, Public Speakers, Local businesses, non-profits and everyday people in order to better serve those in need. Finalize 501c3 status 2023

Created the first stand alone Diversion Program in Fairfax County. Inspire and motivate a team of four Diversion staff members. Assist clients with moving arrangements when more permanent housing becomes available.Utilize available referral resources to identify and access meaningful permanent housing opportunities, and work to develop positive relationships with landlords and property managers to create pathways to housing.Use shelter diversion techniques, including family mediation, assist participants in self-resolving their housing crisis.Provide assistance with locating and securing permanent housing, including advocating at Coordinated Access Network (CAN) meetings and interventions with landlords.Keep accurate case notes.Facilitate informational trainings for the community at large.Collaborate with partnering organizations to garner long term support for those being served. Provide instruction, advocacy, and ongoing support regarding finances, entitlements, and management of resources.Monitor and track client program participation as established by internal and external reporting standards.Participate in relevant essential trainings and additional personal development activities to enhance knowledge and understanding of homelessness, counseling, racial justice and economic empowerment of all.Review monthly reports that caseworkers are contractually obligated to have filled out and submitted in.Analyze and Review monthly client information in client database in a timely manner.Submit expense and travel reimbursement sheets biweekly.Approves and monitors time-off requests submitted by program staff.Keep track of client payments of rent for program in which that is required.Other Duties as Assigned

Built the organizations Workforce Development Program employing over 200 residents. Developed professional resumes, Cover Letters and Bio's with clients. Assists clients in obtaining benefits information (e.g., SSI, Medicaid, etc.).Refers clients to benefits counseling, as needed. Assess clients' vocational functions to connect them with employment opportunities. Conduct on-site job coaching and interview Prep classes. Administer skills assessments to evaluate a participant’s skills, strengths and barriers Support participants in overcoming barriers to employment.Liason between participants and community partners. Facilitate Job Readiness Classes in group settings.Present Life Skills Workshops for small groups.Utilize Efforts to Outcome (ETO), data management system; to document and reflect the outcome of clients in a timely and accurate manner.

Manage the Affordable Dwelling Unit Program for the City of Falls Church and residence.Facilitate information sessions and trainings for the local Property Managers, providing them with updated and current changes in policies concerning Housing affordability. Determine eligibility and continued participation for Housing opportunity and Tax Credit applicants and families. Interview clients, certifying, recertifying annuals and interims & process rent increases requests.Coordinate move-ins, move-outs and transfers and advise participants and landlords of their legal rights. Provide customer service to internal and external customers. Respond to all inquiries from applicants and tenants in a timely manner. Monitor clients for program compliance by HUD standards.

Provide Confidential Case Management services for individuals and families with HIV/AIDS. Assist clients in locating housing opportunities, manage treatment and medical care adherence, assist with client education and work with other programs throughout the National Capital Region, to facilitate a healthy transition to a state of self-sufficiency. Provide Housing Counseling Services to clients that are at risk of losing their homes.Determine financial assistance eligibility for clients needing rental assistance and/or Security deposit financial assistance. Case manage Clients experiencing Critical Health challenges. Maintain accurate and on-going documentation in individual client files and on record-keeping forms and reports following contract requirements, agency and department policies and procedures.Conference with clients regularly to discuss, assess, direct and assist in the removal of barriers to self-sufficiency.Develop individualized family service plan including identification of existing barriers to self-sufficiency, setting housing and income goals and developing an action plan.Approve financial assistance for clients.Assess budgets and housing plans with client for housing stability.Manage a portfolio of 30 clients and their households.

Serve as the Community Educator of Fort Myer, Joint Base Henderson Hall (FM-JBHH). Provide Comprehensive, non-clinical one-on-one and small group counseling sessions, Life Skill building educational briefings and Healthy Relationship classes and information to Department of Defense (DoD) personnel, Military and Civilian families. Provide life coaching to Military and Civilian families that are facing reintegration challenges. Provide comprehensive briefings to incoming service members and their family members while identifying unique criteria and special needs in both group and one-on-one settings. Provide top level trainings for up to one-hundred staff and community leaders to identify strengths and weakness within the organization, in order to build team cohesion. Ensure that unit service coordinator provides services to designated military units and civilian organizations.

Serve as a Senior Relocation Coordinator and Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Volunteer for the National Capital Region (NCR). Provide comprehensive pre-and post-move one-on-one counseling, educational briefings and classes and information to Department of Defense (DoD), Military and Civilian families. Assisted with establishing the base program goals, objectives and procedures and persuades management officials to support and implementprogram operations. Provide comprehensive one-on-one briefings to incoming service members and their family members, identifying unique criteria and special needs. Ensure that all NCR incoming and outgoing personnel receive welcome packets that include information such as; Sponsorship/Youth and Sponsorship training as well as Change of duty Station to Korea, and Germany, New Comers Briefing, Overseas Orientation; Hearts Apart; Spouse Meet and Greet and Special workshops and support group sessions. Ensure that unit service coordinator providing services to designated military units and civilian organizations. Prepare Army Community Service (ACS) Client Case Record to include DA Form 5897 for each client.

Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), Program, and Administrative support for the Department of the Army Family Advocacy Program (FAP). Work independently conducting researching and investigating information for Family Advocacy and Social Work cases. Maintain FAP database and log of FAP cases. Prepare monthly and quarterly statistical reports on the number and types of domestic violence incidents for the Family Advocacy Program Manager, Chief of Social Work, ASAP/ Risk Reduction and Installation Commander within the Fort Belvoir Community. Ensure that all files for confidential cases and classified information are updated and secure at all times. Schedule all FAP client appointments. Draft, proofread and edit all official correspondence reports, forms and memoranda for social work staff. Update and edit FAP Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Consolidates and reviews data from patient records for quality assurance studies to meet Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. Develop briefing materials on the program and brief management and personnel on FAP objectives. Attend and participate in staff meetings, perform background information checks and security clearances for potential new hires at Child and Youth Services (CYS) and Child Development Center (CDC) via Army Central Registry. Perform internet research for social work staff. Facilitate intake and case management of child and spouse abuse or neglect case information and documentation. Obtain relevant information concerning cases and determine need for timely intervention. Provide resources and referral information to service members and family members such as temporary shelters and sources of counseling

Serve as co-owner and Manager of a high-end, urban salon with a medium team of stylists, nail technicians and barbers. Provide management and oversight of the day to day operations, and employees, as well as working directly with customers. Ensure that a specific product line is used by all salon worker are adhere to. Ensure that all employees receive specialized training in that product line, and arranges for employees to receive the training and certification as well. As a business owner responsibilities include duties such as; accounting, staff management- including the hiring, firing, and management of a staff of stylists and other employees.

Provide leadership, technical, and management oversight of a Beauty Salon, Barbershop, and SPA operations. Ensure that the operation is efficient, profitable, and running perfectly. Adhere to financial guidelines, salon expenditure, and overhead management as laid down by company headquarter. Recognize that cross cultural management in a national marketplace, ensure that the business has a plan to increase their long-term economic viability by targeting new customers. Ensure that all salon client accounts are accurate, maintained, and reviewed on a weekly basic. Take into account all hairdressing standards, trends, and techniques to ensure that client services are carried out, according to company policies and procedures. Works with the company headquarter in maintaining up to date hairdressing and techniques in keeping with client’s wishes and current fashion trends. Ensure salon cleanliness and maintenance is in keeping with the company’s general policy on services. Ensure that small maintenance jobs are carried out and paid for from petty cash. Work closely with Senior Management in promoting the Company’s image though all media such as advertising, and shows (trade or public) to increase Company’s reputation and client base. Ensure that daily deposits are done at the end of each business day once the takings Sheet has balanced. Attend meetings, conferences, workshops, and trade shows as required.