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Southfield, Michigan, United States

Westland, Michigan, United States

 Offer effective supportive services and limited case management for 208+ residents living in a HUD-based community. Cultivate robust partnerships with property management to collaborate on promptly resolving resident issues. Assess residents’ needs, develop an intergenerational program, and create volunteer opportunities within and without the community. Connect with a variety of individuals in a meaningful, nonjudgmental manner while providing education and advocacy on services, HUD policy, resident rights, and other services, ultimately delivering cost-effective provisions for residents. Effectively develop strategies to link residents with needed services, mediate on behalf of the community with health and social support systems, and act as a liaison between community agencies, contractors, and residents.

Southfield, Michigan, United States

Enforced strong talent for multiple assignments for mental health and social service agencies serving in various roles such as Supports Coordinator (Services to Enhance Potential-Wayne, MI)Outpatient Adult Therapist (Northeast Guidance Center-Detroit, MI)Home-Based Clinician (The Children's Center-Detroit, MI)Case Manager (Community Network Services-Waterford, MI)

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Played an integral role in maintaining primary case responsibility and authority for assigned caseload, worked with families through all phases of treatment using a relational, attachment-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive therapy approach. Showcased commitment to centering clinical work on diversity, equity, and inclusion principles while providing in-home services for infants and parents focused on reducing risks and promoting maternal-infant relationships utilizing various clinical interventions. Skillfully conducted extensive birth-five assessments, including observations and creating measurable individual plans. Exhibited respect for client rights and established a trusting relationship while nurturing the parent so that parent can nurture the child. Maintained active communications to encourage and reinforce parents to observe and interact appropriately with infant/child. Meticulously observed patterns of interaction and defined issues of clinical concern related to infant, history, and current relationship. Provided knowledge and expertise on counseling modalities and utilized clinical skills in enabling the parent to resolve issues.

Brooklyn, Michigan, United States

Conducted comprehensive in-home consumer assessments. Developed plans of care for identified seniors and persons with disabilities needs and arranged and coordinated delivery of services.

Detroit, Michigan, United States

 Extensively advocated for services and funding for long-term care initiatives and Nursing Home Transitions. Completed Medicaid level of care determinations for Nursing Homes, assisted with public relations in marketing, outreach, and education for community-based programs, and developed resource manuals, and assessment tools, and trained co-workers regarding the protocol. Assessed clients' needs through a person-centered model, connected 200+ aged/disabled persons to community resources and conducted eligibility determinations for Medicaid Level of Care in nursing homes within Detroit.

Westland, Michigan, United States

Wrap Around Facilitator Developed and implemented individualized Wraparound plans for several families & childrenEmpowered clients through a strength-based model by identifying needs to address life domain issuesAssembled teams of natural/professional support for families to maximize safety and achieve goals Collaborated with different systems to streamline services and connected families to community-based supportsFamilies First Counselor  Conducted psycho-social evaluations, produced detailed, accurate report writing and court testimony Managed two intense caseloads with 10 hours of face-to-face contact hours per case Provided crisis intervention and counseling for at-risk families  Collaborated with Child Protection Services to develop mutual goals to reduce risk and stabilize at-risk families Worked with families through a strength-based model  Recognized as leading FFC as a result selected to train a European team in Families First Model

Master Of Social Work (M.S.W.), Social Work

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), African Studies