10 plus years of effective case management, counseling experience, and comparable education.
Worked with special populations; including persons who are disabled, differently-abled, and dually diagnosed with Mental Health conditions, Developmental disabilities, substance abuse & addictions, and Chronic Homelessness.
Supervisory experience and strengths of ethical service delivery, organization, and a high level of personal initiative, autonomy, and responsibility. Skills of efficiency, troubleshooting, multi-tasking, and interpersonal skills, best used in eligibility, intake coordination, Case Management, and Counseling. Linked clients to appropriate community supports and worked closely with homeless adults in helping them to locate stable work and housing.
Current Whereabouts:
Houston area/Harris and Fort Bend County, Texas
Life & Professional Aspirations:
Hajj to Mecca, become vegan, move to West Africa, become a philathropist and socialite.
I currently work with Texas Workforce Commission
as Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
I have 15 years of experience working in the
Counseling industry.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor|
Texas Workforce Commission
From July 2018 to Current • 8 year(s)
Assisting eligible individuals with disabilities to prepare for, retain, obtain and/or advance in competitive, integrated employment. Develops and maintains relations with community referral sources, businesses, employers and schools. Collects and analyzes all information necessary to make an accurate eligibility decision (e.g. medical, psychological, school records, employment records, etc.) Assists the customer in choosing an appropriate employment by analyzing information to determine the customer’s strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities and interests, and matching that information to the current job market. Works with the consumer to develop a plan of services designed to achieve the consumer’s identified employment goals. Ensures timely, cost-effective provision of services and consumer progress toward achievement of their employment goal. Develops and implements a process leading to successful job placement. Applies best value purchasing practices and uses available, comparable benefits and services to ensure effective use of public funds. Performs other duties as assigned.
Psychosocial Rehab|
Tri County MHMR
From May 2018 to July 2018 • 0 year(s)
Facilitated emergency management, disaster response for the local long term
recovery committee, and provided disaster case management to those affected by
Hurricane Harvey. Assisting clients with applying for financial assistance for help with
basic needs and emergencies. Acting as a resource for clients and coworkers by
assessing client needs and making appropriate community referrals for employment,
financial assistance, food, supplies, and public transportation. Maintaining a
community resource guide. Fostering relationships with community partners and
local resources to maintain continued interaction and networking. Acting as an
advocate for clients to ensure that all federal, state, and company regulations,
policies, and expectations were followed. Being responsive to client needs and
community partner request.
Case manager|
Family Houston
From November 2016 to April 2018 • 2 year(s)
Provided disaster case management to residents who were affected by the 2016 Brazos River flooding and Hurricane Harvey in Ft Bend County, Texas; Assisted clients with applying for financial assistance for help with basic needs and emergencies, Crime Victims Compensation, Food Stamps, Medicaid, TANF, Crime Victims Compensation, and the Affordable Healthcare Act.
Mobile Crisis Outreach|
Texana Center
From March 2008 to April 2014 • 6 year(s)
Traveled to the local Justice of the Peace to complete Mental Health warrants for involuntary inpatient mental health assessments. Facilitated emergency management, disaster response for the local long term recovery committee, and provided crisis counseling to residents who were affected by Hurricane Ike. Demonstrated knowledge of investigative techniques, medical, and psychological terminology. Administered crisis services in residential settings, schools, jails, and other community locations. Collaborated with treatment team for staffing. Educated clients on setting daily goals and facilitated group counseling sessions. Developed treatment plans. Developed and maintained the community resource guide for assistance with basic needs. Communicated effectively with clients to develop safety agreements. Developed the crisis residential unit rules handbook, a more streamlined spreadsheet for local and statewide psychiatric hospitals, law enforcement agencies, and the crisis on-call schedule. Provided short term intensive mental health assessments, de-escalation, intensive case management, discharge planning, education on suicide warning signs, and implemented effective coping skills.
It's my pleasure to have you join, us as a new or
seasoned member. May you have an amazing,
blessed and marvelous day
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Ralph White on 10/03/2023
