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Grayson Parker

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Summary

Responsible Case Manager, extremely proficient working in the field of Health and Human Services; specific to people who have Developmental Disabilities, Mental Heath issues and physical limitations. Passionate and motivated, with a drive for excellence. Over 10 years as a Social Worker bringing a vast array of experience ranging from interfacing with various Government Agencies from County Level to State-Federal Levels of operations to assist clients in meeting their goals.

Skills

Active Listening
Reading Comprehension

Speaking
Customer and Personal Service

Critical Thinking
Monitoring

Social Perceptiveness
Coordination

Complex Problem Solving
Active Learning

Judgment and Decision Making
Negotiation

Time Management
Computers and Electronics

Writing
English Language

Systems Analysis
Systems Evaluation

Service Orientation
Public Safety and Security

Management of Financial Resources
Law and Government

Education and Training
Troubleshooting

Experience

Service Coordinator II Nov 2008－Present Alta California Regional Center － Sacramento, Ca

Direct and Coordinate Case Management, Advocacy for persons with Developmental Disabilities ages 16 and up.
Organized development of Individual Program Plan (IPP).
Monitor IPP, completing addendums as necessary.
Advocating for clients to reach their specific goals of IPP's.
Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, Objectives, and procedures, conferring with committee Members, organization officials, and staff members as Necessary.
Determine client needs, and recruit appropriate vendors to Implement goals deemed through IPP process.
Accessed services from agencies outside Regional Center (AKA Generic Resources).
Exploration of Natural Supports.
Appropriated internal services from Day Program Services, Respite, Day Care, Mental Health Services, Durable Medical Equipment ect. to meet client goals.
Understanding external Social Service Agencies operations; Helping clients, families navigate systems such as Sacramento County IHSS (In Home Supportive Services), County Mental Health Services, APS or CPS (Adult Protective Services and Child Protective Services) pending circumstances.
Implementing Fiscal Responsibility.
Strong understanding of Welfare and Institution Codes, Lanternman Act, Special Education Law.
Participate in active committees regarding clients service Needs.
Completing reports within specific timelines.
Meeting 400 units of Title 19 notes per month as required per State Mandate.
Use of office equipment; current operating software.

Program Director Dec 2007－Nov 2008 Lighthouse Living Services － Sacramento, Ca

Work with community to build alliances concurrent with Generic resources assisting consumers in independence.
Ensure Client charts are up to date, adhering to CLC (California Care Licensing) standards.
Ensure billing accuracy.
Coordinate and led monthly staff meetings.

Perform personnel duties, such as hiring staff and evaluating work performance.

Establish work schedules and assign work to staff members.

Develop budgets for programming activities and monitor expenditures to ensure that they remain within budgetary limits.

Evaluate new and existing programs to assess suitability and the need for changes, using information such as client surveys and feedback.
Receive incoming ILS (Independent Living Services) cases; Assess for need; developing ISP (Individual Service Plan) Goals and implement strategies based on Title 17 of the Lanternman Act that governs ILS parameters.Work with IPP planning team, ensure ILS services meet needs Of consumers.
Oversight of senior In-Home Care Program and Social Program.

Service Coordinator I May 2006－Dec 2007 Alta California Regional Center － Sacramento, Ca

Responsibilities concurrent with with Service Coordinator II Except age group, additional advocacy involving IEP (Individual Education Plan) process and working within School Districts to Ensure FAPE (Free and Appropriate Public Education) is Provided.
The Service Coordinator provides case management and Advocacy for persons of transition age from16-25 with Developmental Disabilities.

Education

Bachelors Degree Jan 2004 Humboldt State University Studio Art
Extracurricular Activities:
Associated Student Services Representative for Arts and Humanities
Association of Student Sculptors President
Awards:
Best in Show, “Junque Art Show” Morris Graves Museum of Art, Eureka, Ca
Marchi Award, Sculpture Award, Annual Juried Show, Senior Art Show
Reese Bullen Gallery, HSU