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ADVOCATE/INTAKE COORDINATOR
Professional Summary
  To gain the position of a mental health specialist wherein my credentials and professional experience can make positive contribution towards professional growth and development
Skills
  • Culturally sensitive
  • Daily living activities educator
  • Skilled in intake interviewing
  • Ability to de-escalate clients in another vulnerable emotional state
  • Understanding of adolescent development
  • Understanding of the Recovery Model
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient computer skills

Work History
Advocate/Intake Coordinator09/2008 to 08/2013
Advocate/Intake Mental Health of South Eastern – Philadelphia, PA
  • Advocated, monitored and assured personal rights for individuals diagnosed with intellectual disabilities and mental health diagnoses
  • Acted as an impartial source of assistance for conflict resolution for children with emotional and behavioral diagnoses.
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and the effect of employment and housing issues on mental health.
Employment Specialist02/2006 to 12/2008
COMMUNITY INTEGRATED SERVICES – Philadelphia, PA
  • Assisted clients diagnosed with mental health and disabilities with various job duties.
  • Ensured that tasks are completed on a timely manner.
  • Provided intensive monitoring, training, assessment and support to workers with special needs
  • Facilitated healthy working relationships between management and co-workers.
  • Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff
Advocate/Intake Coordinator03/1998 to 12/2005
Vision For Equality – Philadelphia, PA
  • Acted as an advocate for individuals diagnosed with mental disabilities and their families addressing their interests and needs Provided information about rights and available services
  • Attended meetings such as Individualized Educational Plans, Individualized Health Plans, Individualized Health Plans, Individualized Service Plans and pre-hearing conferences when required
  • Acted as a liaison between people with disabilities and their families with providers and/or county and state representatives
  • Attended professional development trainings and seminars
  • Attended case conference, supervision, departmental, and outside meetings and trainings as requested
  • Collaborated with other area service providers Collected information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Social Work Current Human Services coursework 2015La Salle University - Philadelphia, PA
Human Services1992Community College of Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Advocate/Intake Mental Health of South Eastern
  • COMMUNITY INTEGRATED SERVICES
  • Vision For Equality

School Attended

  • La Salle University
  • Community College of Philadelphia

Job Titles Held:

  • Advocate/Intake Coordinator
  • Employment Specialist

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Social Work Current Human Services coursework 2015
    Human Services 1992

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