Latara Green
Nottingham
Summary
Dedicated professional with a background in applied psychology and a focus on psychological services. Experienced service coordinator with several years of responsibility in field agencies, demonstrating strong organizational and communication skills. Established network of service providers and a proven track record of delivering effective support and solutions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Bello Machre
Glen Burnie
09.2024 - Current
- Provided direct care and support to individuals with disabilities, ensuring their safety, well-being, and quality of life
- Supported clients with daily living activities including bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation to enhance their independence and comfort
- Implemented individualized care plans based on clients' specific needs and goals
- Supported individuals in developing independent living skills such as budgeting, grocery shopping, and household chores
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and documented any changes or reactions observed
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of doctors, therapists, and case managers to coordinate and deliver comprehensive care tailored to client needs
Transition Services Coordinator
Nexus Woodbourne Family Healing
Baltimore
11.2023 - Current
- Coordinated with school and residential teams to ensure smooth client transitions into the community
- Collaborate with stakeholders to discern appropriate level of care, discharge placement and transition readiness for future placement and services needed, post discharge
- Completed stabilization plans and delivered transition/aftercare series to youth for successful adjustment
- Collaborated with internal team to assess client needs for treatment, skills, and education to prepare for post discharge stability
- Conducted individual sessions with clients and families.
- Managed resource allocation to enhance client services.
- Manages and coordinates the resources and activities for clients
- Plan, organize, and prioritize multiple assignments
Assistant Teacher
Arrow Child and Family Ministries
Parkville
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Maintain a safe learning environment for students within the scope of administrative policies and procedures
- Supervise and manage student behavior in the classroom, school and school-sponsored functions
- Provides a consistent and reliable supportive presence in the classroom
- Assists in the direct group and individual instruction to students
- Stimulated interest and cooperation in individual and group activities, enhancing student engagement
- Provided a stimulating and motivating learning environment for students struggling to adjust to school
- Assist in the timely completion of all necessary paperwork to accurately record student progress. May include (attendance, grades, IEP data logs, portfolios, and behavioral logs)
- Assisted in the creation of curricular and remediation materials.
- In absence of the teacher, ensure all instructional plans are implemented
- Contributed insights on student progress to treatment team, supporting collaborative strategies for student development
- Maintain proper rules, safety and security of students, providing crisis intervention when needed
Residential Case Manager
Arrow Child and Family Ministries
Parkville
12.2019 - 06.2023
- Provided crisis intervention to prevent escalation of high-risk behavior and hospitalization
- Participate in development of assessment, service delivery, discharge and aftercare planning.
- Facilitated case coordination and information sharing to enhance multidisciplinary care efforts
- Meet with clients on a weekly basis to address their needs
- Provided case management services to children, ensuring staff compliance with program standards
- Manages and facilitates team meetings
- Acts as a liaison between the referring agency and the program
- Completed behavior plans and incident reports to support client safety and program accountability
- Manage client record and ensure it is up to date with all required documentation, signatures, assessments, etc
- Utilized electronic medical record program to manage client information efficiently.
- Adhere to professional standards as outlined by protocols, rules and regulations
Child Rehabilitation Counselor
Advantage Psychiatric Services LLC
White Marsh
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Supported children and adolescents with mental health diagnoses to enhance their coping skills and overall well-being
- Executed counseling strategies to improve children's functional outcomes and community engagement
- Developed and implemented structured group activities to foster social skills, independence, and emotional regulation
SUPERVISOR
TARGET
07.2015 - 11.2018
- Supervised daily operations to ensure smooth workflow in a retail environment.
- Managed inventory levels and organized product displays for optimal customer experience.
- Trained and mentored team members on customer service best practices.
- Resolved guest issues, processed online orders, managed team of 8-10 members, handled returns and exchanges, delivered excellent customer service, counted and prepared cash for next sales day.
Internship
Mountain Manor Treatment Center
Baltimore
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed comprehensive patient care at Mountain Manor, addressing substance abuse and mental health challenges.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans, facilitating one-on-one and group sessions to address patient needs.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
COPPIN STATE UNIVERSITY
Baltimore, MD05-2018
High school diploma - Health Sciences
WESTERN SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Catonsville, MD05-2013
Skills
- Disability support
- Crisis intervention
- Case management
- Client management
- Group counseling
- Motivational interviewing
- Care planning
- Client advocacy
- Client management
- Family engagement
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Residential care experience
- Mental health facility experience
- Community outreach
- Social services supervision
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Meeting facilitation
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Data entry and filing
- Personal support
- Personal support
Certification
- CPR/ First Aid Certification
- Certified Medication Technician
- Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioners (RCYCP)
Languages
English
Personal Information
Title: Case Manager/ Transition Services Coordinator
Accomplishments
- Cum Laude
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Bello Machre
09.2024 - Current
Transition Services Coordinator
Nexus Woodbourne Family Healing
11.2023 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Arrow Child and Family Ministries
06.2023 - 11.2023
Residential Case Manager
Arrow Child and Family Ministries
12.2019 - 06.2023
Child Rehabilitation Counselor
Advantage Psychiatric Services LLC
11.2018 - 08.2019
Internship
Mountain Manor Treatment Center
01.2017 - 01.2018
SUPERVISOR
TARGET
07.2015 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
COPPIN STATE UNIVERSITY
High school diploma - Health Sciences
WESTERN SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE