Home Care Worker/Advocate Resume Example

• Conducted needs' assessments and referred clients to financial, medical, social and community assistance and services.

• Provided case management for approximately 17 clients per month.
• Provided support and encouragement to mentally ill clients while serving as an advocate for Homeless Clients.
• Interviewed mentally ill potential clients and/or their families to assess for services and to complete a treatment plan.
• Made appropriate referrals to community agencies such as Government SSI, food stamps and counseling.
• Provided crisis intervention services such as immediate needs referrals for food, shelter, and mental health services.
• Assisted with translations for non-English speaking clients in therapy sessions.
• Conducted Drug/Alcohol educational groups and counseling services.
• Assisted homeless clients on my caseload with obtaining permanent housing.
• Assisted clients with budgeting their government funds.

• Assisted the staff with typing and proof reading documents.
• Answered and screened phone calls.
• Filed important documents and faxed information to the courts.
• Kept the confidential documents in order and in a separate filling system.
• Provided and assisted with the training of new potential candidates for Foster care.
• Supervised visits with the children and their parents under the guidelines of the County expectations.
• Assisted outside agencies such as the police department and social workers in obtaining valuable and pertinent information within guidelines regarding the residence and care of children in foster care.
• Translated information to the government agencies for the parents.
• Victor Community Services.

Solicited contributions and participation from local businesses to promote and improve community events and activities.

• Interviewed clients, reviewed records, and conferred with other professionals in order to evaluate individuals' mental and physical condition, and to determine their suitability for participation in a specific program.
• Conferred with family members and others close to clients in order to keep them informed of treatment planning and progress.
• Trained and managed 10 staff member to complete the process of new clients.
• developed client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories and achieved significant improvements in their productivity.
• Counseled clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
• Counseled family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients and patients.

Worked with [Number] clients with co-occurring disorders.Selected and compiled relevant information and resources for clients to support them in overcoming mental and emotional problems.Interviewed and assessed [Number] new clients each week.Conducted [Number] crisis counseling sessions each week.

• Provided clients and family members with information about addiction issues and about available services and programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
• Counseled clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
• Developed client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.

• Completed and maintained accurate records and reports regarding the minors' histories and progress, services provided, and other required information to ensure appropriate release date.
• Planned and arranged competition in activities, such as team sports and housekeeping, to stimulate minors' interest and participation.
• Enforced Probation rules and regulations to guide conduct, maintain discipline and safeguard health of minors in boot camp Wrote, designed and produced behavior reports for the courts.
• Collaborated with clients' families to implement rehabilitation plans that include behavioral, residential, social, and employment goals.
• Participated in job development and placement programs, contacting prospective employers, placing minors in jobs upon their release from boot camp, and evaluating the success of placements.