Joanna G.

Caregiving with a Servant Heart: Impact... 21 years in management and leadership position representing agencies/companies within the private sector as well as county, state and federal agencies. Passionate in advocacy opportunities for diverse and vulnerable populations raising awareness and funding for supportive and safety net services within the Community and Political arena. Supervise, coach and manage over 200 employees. Plan and facilitate regular staff meetings. Provide oversight and assist with volunteer's management and training services. Work in collaboration with Human Services Department to implement social services wrap around program for diverse and vulnerable population. Plan and execute annual cultural competencies, diversity awareness event and trainings for 13 buildings to facilitate community development and clients' empowerment. Oversight of the Criminal Justice Imitative Co-Star program with Plymouth Housing Group. Ongoing collaboration with stakeholders including mental health agencies, multi county jail systems, municipal and superior court systems, and City Council and other ancillary service providers. Development, implementation, coordination and management of residential facilities, waiver, Medicaid, housings for people with Intellectual Disabilities, Chemical Dependencies implementing Housing First, Harm Reduction living environments for men and women. Case Management services with diverse populations: Intellectual disabilities, homeless, mentally ill, substance abusers, disabled, elderly and those within the criminal justice system. Program oversight of local and state funding. Hire, train and supervise; Case Managers, residential counselors. Work in liaison with Pierce/King /Thurston County, Seattle Housing Authority, Veterans Affairs and other Human Services Government Program. Utilization of engagement and counseling practices including but not limited to Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, and Multi-Systemic Treatment.

1. Why did you become a caregiver? I love to take care of people and nurture those in need. 2. What do you like about being a caregiver? I love being helpful and helping others that are in need of assistance. 3. What is a personal achievement you are proud of? A personal achievement i'm proud of was to be able to take care of my grandmother in his time of need. 4. Tell us something about yourself. I'm a very cheerful person, honest, hard working and eager to excel in everything that i do.