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Screening, assessing, and connecting with individual during call/ text / chat.Gather relevant information to link the caller to the appropriate level of support.Uses effective communication to assist in behavioral health and suicide risk assessment and de-escalation.Responds in empathetic / nonjudgmental / objective manner to callers in acute distress.Exhibits patience and responds to difficult callers with sensitivity.

Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age, gender identify, and sexual orientation of the clients served.Develops treatment goals specific to each client.Conducts case management services for clients.Provides educational groups to help clients regain skills needed to reenter the community and to improve psychoeducation related to clients’ needs.

Provides crisis intervention, suicide prevention, information and referral, and brief supportive counseling services to clients who are in emotional distress and/or seeking information about mental health services.Conduct safety assessments of clients according to agency/department policies.Manage interactions with clients to ensure an appropriate level of support is provided in an efficient manner.

Greater Seattle Area

On-call Shelter Support Staff work with parents and children who are experiencing homelessness and need a safe setting to find refuge at night. General responsibilities include coordinating and facilitating guest and program activities, providing basic care and crisis management, maintaining a set program schedule, and offering acceptance and hope.

Greater Chicago Area

Conduct outreach to a pre-determined list of Medicaid members and help them complete their Health Risk Screening (HRS)Provide each member with more information regarding our Community Health Benefits ProgramCollect & Communicate additional member contact information, as applicableReport daily outcomesPerforms other field duties as may be assigned by management

Greater Seattle Area

Keep records and provide Residential Inpatient staff with essential information pertinent to the safety of the residents and building operations.Demonstrate effective engagement skills with individuals who have experienced trauma, homelessness, and related challenges

Schofield Barracks, Hi

Greater Seattle Area

Greater Seattle Area

Keeps counselors informed of patient status and concerns. Record all client behavior, incidents, security programs, fire safety issues, and other relevant information. Make all required entries and generate incident reports and memos to the appropriate staff. Informs counselors of client rule or treatment infractions, inappropriate behavior, etc. Maintain medication log and monitor patient self-administration of prescribed medications according to written directions, dosage and frequency. Immediately report non-compliance or any irregularities.

Responsible for providing direct services and engagement to homeless women in a relationship-based residential program. Duties include engagement, advocacy, information and referral, problem solving and crisis intervention and other duties necessary for smooth and efficient operating of the program. This position also plays a key-role in providing information to day time case-managers.

Responsible for providing direct services and engagement to homeless individuals in relationship-based programs (shelters, day centers, and transitional housing). Duties include client engagement, intake, assessment, advocacy, information and referral, problem-solving, crisis intervention, and other duties necessary for the efficient operation of the assigned facility.

Greater Seattle Area

As a before and after school program counselor, I worked in various community centers operated by the City of Seattle Parks and Recreation Department. Organized and lead various programming activities. Work with other staff to ensure the care and safety of participants at all times.

Facilitate client instruction for achieving goals developed in individualized support and counseling plan. Provide least intrusive method of support/instruction to client. Facilitate client independence, power, choice, and growth. Provide informal support to clients in completing tasks. Consult with supervisor when client refusals become health/safety issue. Follow personal hygiene schedules. Initiate and support variety of client interests in community environments. Utilize most independent form of transportation for community access. Facilitate client involvement in vocational programs. Follow through and document all medication changes. Attend and respond to physical and psychological needs of clients. Supervise medications at assigned times per Operations Manual policy. Maintain proper level of supervision in home and community. Model and facilitate client community and home safety. Respect client rights/individuality. Maintain/promote positive relationship and respectful interactions with clients at all times. Follow program procedures for accountability and documentation of cash ledger and money count. Maintain professional relationships with community providers, supervisors, and colleagues.

Bahamas

Assist with the integration and implementation of the practice reforms underpinning a system of community based intervention with vulnerable children. Spend regular time each week based with various Family Support Service Agencies for the purposes of consultations, relationship and partnership building and related meetings. Available to Family Support Services and Child Protection for telephone and face to face consultations as required. Provide consultancy to Family Support Services relating to unborn children and children/young people who may or may not be the subject of an open child protection case file. Provide collaborative specialist consultation about child focused risk assessment, safety planning and intervention of children and young people. Maximize children, young people and families’ access to appropriate community supports by diverting notifications from Child Protection when appropriate. Support the community based family services capacity for sustained intervention with vulnerable children and families. Provision of referral information, advice and consultation to Child Protection Intake and Case Management teams regarding family services referrals pathways and what constitutes an appropriate referral to Family Support Services. Provision of information, advice and consultation to Family Support Services about referrals and specific cases, including risk assessment and safety planning during the course of their intervention with unborn children, children and young people. Assist Family Support Services engagement with families by direct phone and/or home visits to the family to discuss the reported/referred concerns, potential harm consequences for the child and benefits to the child and family to engaging with services to best promote the child’s well being.

Bahamas

Accountable to the Child Protection Manager for leadership, development and performance of a designated work team, management of professional social work practice, standards and development of services that are relevant, appropriate to a range of clients. Provide supervision, staff development and appraisals, manage work pressures and conflict resolution. Contribute to strategic leadership and business planning. Ensure staff is trained and behave according to organizational policy and frameworks. Develop services that are relevant, culturally appropriate, and accessible to all client groups. Provide a range of services to achieve outcomes of safety, security and care of children, young people and their families. Develop, implement and evaluate services and programs to meet those needs. Build partnerships with other agencies and groups so that there is increased capacity to respond to identified needs.

Investigate and assess reports of children at risk of harm from abuse or neglect. Work with families and other professionals to resolve problems and keep children safe. In circumstances of severe risk, practitioners may take action in the Children's Court to ensure a child is protected. Work in partnership with allied professionals, parents and other family members to ensure the best interests of children and young people subject to protection orders. Support the provision of stable, safe and developmentally appropriate care for clients.

Plan, develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive residential facility for children, youth and adolescents with behavioral and developmental disabilities. Oversee daily office operations, provided budgetary oversight, and manage staff of 13. Ensure the quality and delivery of program services through effective case management, client advocacy, and fostering partnerships with community agencies to fully develop client opportunities for quality employment, education, training, medical care, and rehabilitation.

Provide support and supervision to residents as directed through Individual Support Agreements and management plans. Assist residents to strive for optimal independence in their activities of daily living through skills development opportunities and training, including implementing programs for individual residents. Assist residents with their self-medication plan and implement programs of supervision and care for those in residential care. Provide support with health issues and daily living tasks such as washing, dressing, eating, transport and budgeting. Supervise and arrange activities to enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of clients in residential care. Make sure that residents in care are washed, dressed, fed and ready for educational and recreational activities. Supervise residents during domestic activities such as eating meals and showering. Provide companionship and support during daily activities. Work with a team of health professionals, family, friends and carers to implement a program of support. Support residents to access community based, generic services as required. Complete required documentation as part of each resident’s record of progress, and as required through internal reporting and communication systems. Undertake all assigned duties as set out in service outlet routines, ensuring that the living environment of the group home remains clean, tidy, and well maintained at all times.

Bachelor Of Applied Science, Youth Development

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta KappaNational Honor Society

Associate In Applied Arts And Sciences (Aaas), Early Childhood Education And Teaching

The Early Childhood Education degree is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment in a variety.

Associate In Applied Arts And Sciences (Aaas), Special Education And Teaching

The Special Education degree is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment in a variety of social.

Associate’S Degree, Family Support Studies

Family Support Studies coursework provides education and training to students currently working or desiring to work with individuals.

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (Aas), Social And Human Services

The Social & Human Services Program provides training for students who want to find employment in community–oriented social and human.