Karilyn Rivera
Fall River
Summary
Clinical professional prepared to excel in managing patient care and coordination. Brings wealth of experience in developing individualized care plans and effectively resolving patient concerns. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and achieving consistent results, adaptable to evolving healthcare needs. Skilled in patient advocacy and crisis management with focus on compassionate care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
My Life My Choice
05.2022 - Current
- Coordinated comprehensive client assessments to identify needs and develop tailored service plans.
- Facilitated communication between clients and service providers, ensuring timely access to resources.
- Monitored case progress, adjusting strategies to align with changing client circumstances and goals.
- Conducted regular follow-ups to evaluate outcomes, fostering continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Trauma informed responses
Housing specialist/Case Manager
Justice Resource Institute
10.2019 - 05.2022
- Assist Families in shelter secure permanent housing
- Provide families with transportation in the community
- Provide Case Management needs such as connecting families with resources and making referrals.
- Document and upload notes onto ETO in timely manner
- Maintain a case loads
- Meet weekly with families to meet programs requirements
- Connect with landlords and other agencies
- Introduce skills to families as needed
Family Support Provider
South Bay Community Services
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Advocate for clients in areas of health, education and family interactions
- Maintain client caseload
- Participate in care planning and team meetings
- Provide case management services
- Introduce skills to client’s and family as needed
- Document all interactions, treatment plans and Assessments
Therapeutic Mentor
Arbour Counseling
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Advocate for clients in areas of health, education and family interactions
- Serve as a positive role model
- Maintain client caseload
- Participate in care planning and team meetings
- Provide case management services
- Introduce skills to client’s and family as needed
- Document all interactions, treatment plans and Assessments on ICANotes within twenty four hours
- Assist teaching client appropriate social behaviors in community
Residential Instructor
Better Community Living
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Self directed with ability to work with little or no direct supervision
- Well versed in light housekeeping and meal preparation
- Provide transportation to community
- Provide a safe and positive environment
Preschool Teacher
Little People’s College
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Foster age appropriate social skills
- Adhere to all state guidelines
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development
- Prepare age appropriate lessons
- Attend educational conferences and teacher training workshops
Education
Teacher Certification -
Fisher College
01.2011
High School Diploma - undefined
New Bedford Vocational Technical High School
01.2009
Skills
- Flexible team player
- Exceptional listener and communicator
- Ability to solve problems and make decisions
- Ability to obtain and process information
- Extremely reliable and loyal
- Ability to learn quickly and self motivated
- Time management skills
- Openly express ideas
- Perform well under pressure
Certification
- First Aid Certified
- CPR Certified
LANGUAGES
Spanish
Timeline
Case Manager
My Life My Choice
05.2022 - Current
Housing specialist/Case Manager
Justice Resource Institute
10.2019 - 05.2022
Family Support Provider
South Bay Community Services
04.2019 - 10.2019
Therapeutic Mentor
Arbour Counseling
01.2016 - 01.2019
Residential Instructor
Better Community Living
01.2015 - 01.2016
Preschool Teacher
Little People’s College
01.2010 - 01.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
New Bedford Vocational Technical High School
Teacher Certification -
Fisher College