Leanne Smith
17649 Virginia Ave
Summary
Energetic and empathetic individual with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. Possesses lived experience and compassion for community being served. Capable of fostering positive outcomes and empowering individuals to achieve their goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Navigator Street Medicine
Celebrating Life Community Health Center
10.2024 - Current
- Served as a trusted liaison between street-based individuals and healthcare/social service providers, fostering trust and engagement among underserved populations.
- Conducted regular street outreach to build rapport with unhoused individuals and connect them to medical care, mental health support, housing services, and harm reduction resources.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments, facilitated communication with healthcare providers, and provided ongoing peer support to encourage continuity of care.
- Assisted in coordinating mobile medical team visits and ensured clients were present, informed, and supported during their interactions with clinical staff.
- Provided real-time navigation support, including transportation coordination, ID/document recovery, benefits access, and referrals to shelter and substance use programs.
- Used lived experience and trauma-informed care principles to support clients with empathy, reduce stigma, and promote recovery and autonomy.
- Maintained accurate, confidential records of client interactions and services provided using HIPAA-compliant documentation systems.
- Collaborated closely with case managers, clinicians, harm reduction teams, and social service agencies to deliver wraparound, person-centered care.
- Participated in team meetings, case conferencing, and ongoing training on harm reduction, motivational interviewing, and cultural humility.
- Advocated for client needs within healthcare and housing systems, helping reduce barriers to care and improve health equity.
Community Health Worker
Department of Health and Human Services
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Connected families with necessary social services, alleviating barriers to healthcare access and improving quality of life.
- Built trust within diverse communities through cultural competency training, empathetic communication skills, and active listening techniques.
- Promoted access to healthcare services for underprivileged populations through community outreach efforts.
- Collaborated with external organizations to coordinate health and social services.
- Targeted specific community groups with wellness and disease management information.
- Trained new Community Health Workers on best practices, contributing to increased team efficiency and effectiveness in serving the community.
- Helped vulnerable individuals navigate complex healthcare system.
- Engaged with diverse populations to understand barriers to immunization and health services.
Community Health Worker
Immunize Nevada
04.2023 - 04.2023
- Conducted outreach efforts to educate community members on vaccination benefits.
- Assisted in organizing health events, promoting immunization awareness within local communities.
- Provided support in data collection and analysis for community health initiatives.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers and community members to improve access to vaccines.
- Engaged with diverse populations to understand barriers to immunization and health services.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in community health work, ensuring the delivery of quality services to clients.
- Increased awareness of available resources by organizing and participating in community health fairs and events.
- Counseled patients on health-related topics and lifestyle changes for improved well-being.
- Led outreach activities to target specific demographics and promote health initiatives.
- Coordinated immunization clinics in collaboration with local public health departments, increasing vaccination rates among vulnerable populations.
- Improved community health by conducting assessments, identifying needs, and developing intervention plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Addiction Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07-2027
Skills
Understanding of HIPAA regulations
Responsive to change
In-depth understanding from lived experience
CPR certified
Timeline
Peer Navigator Street Medicine
Celebrating Life Community Health Center
10.2024 - Current
Community Health Worker
Immunize Nevada
04.2023 - 04.2023
Community Health Worker
Department of Health and Human Services
09.2022 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Addiction Counseling
Grand Canyon University