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Teisha Marlene Aburto

Long Beach

Summary

Compassionate and results-driven Case Manager with hands-on experience supporting individuals and families in Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) programs. Skilled in trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and the Housing First model, with a strong ability to develop individualized service plans that promote housing stability, health, and self-sufficiency. Proven track record of providing crisis intervention, benefits navigation, and community resource coordination to clients facing complex challenges, including homelessness, mental health disorders, substance use, and chronic illness. Dedicated to client advocacy, empowerment, and building trusting relationships to promote long-term success.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

PSH Case Manager

Housing Works
05.2024 - Current

• Manage a caseload of residents in scattered-site or congregate housing programs.

• Conduct initial intakes, psychosocial assessments, and develop individualized service plans (ISPs) in collaboration with clients.

• Assist clients in securing benefits such as SSI/SSD, public assistance, SNAP, and Medicaid.

• Provide support with medication management, substance use treatment, and mental health referrals.

• Conduct regular home visits and wellness checks based on acuity level.

• Advocate on behalf of clients with landlords, service providers, and benefits offices.

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record (e.g., AWARDS).

• Facilitate or refer to groups focused on life skills, health education, and tenant rights.

Client Engagement Specialist

Homeless Health Care Los Angeles
02.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated with internal teams to develop solutions for client needs.
  • Coordinated services and solutions for clients by working closely with ICMS.
  • Welcomed new clients and educated on Substance Use Disorder.
  • Documented all interactions with customers in the PCNX database system.
  • facilitating linkages to medical care, mental health care, alcohol/substance use treatment, housing retention and other supportive services.
  • engage with clients, and determine which Substance Use Disorder services are most appropriate for individuals based on an ASAM brief triage screening.

Teacher's Assistant

The beginning Zone
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Maintained safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment.
  • Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks.
  • Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules and maintain safety.
  • Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
  • Assisted with implementation of approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule.
  • Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
  • Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
  • Organized student items by labeling and documenting collection.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.

Receptionist

Western Pacific Med Corp
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • CCAPP
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
  • Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
  • Served visitors by greeting, welcoming and directing to appropriate personnel.
  • Updated and recorded customer or client information to maintain accounts.
  • Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
  • Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
  • Maintained daily calendars, set appointments with clients and planned daily office events.
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments and meetings for management team.
  • Reported suspicious individuals to supervisor.

Cashier

Savers Thrift Store
08.2019 - 01.2020
  • Answered customer questions and provided store information.
  • Operated cash register by adhering to POS system processes and procedures when ringing sales and tendering correct change and receipts.
  • Maintained sales floor by restocking shelves, updating pricing information and managing inventory.
  • Followed company safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
  • Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
  • Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.

Cashier

JCPenney
11.2018 - 01.2019
  • Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
  • Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
  • Answered customer questions and provided store information.
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
  • Discounted purchases by scanning and redeeming coupons.

Education

Child Development

Norwalk - La Mirada Adult School
Norwalk, CA

Child Development

Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA

CCAPP

California Consortium of Addiction Programs And Pr
San Francisco, CA

High School Diploma -

Jordan High School
Long Beach, CA
06.2019

Skills

  • Bilingual
  • CPR Certified
  • First Aid certified
  • Harm reduction & housing first model
  • Time management & organizational skills
  • Client advocacy & empowerment
  • Community resource coordination
  • Case management & service planning

Education and Training

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Timeline

PSH Case Manager

Housing Works
05.2024 - Current

Client Engagement Specialist

Homeless Health Care Los Angeles
02.2024 - Current

Teacher's Assistant

The beginning Zone
06.2023 - 08.2023

Receptionist

Western Pacific Med Corp
01.2022 - 03.2022

Cashier

Savers Thrift Store
08.2019 - 01.2020

Cashier

JCPenney
11.2018 - 01.2019

Child Development

Norwalk - La Mirada Adult School

Child Development

Long Beach City College

CCAPP

California Consortium of Addiction Programs And Pr

High School Diploma -

Jordan High School
Teisha Marlene Aburto