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Vanessa G. Rodriguez

La Mirada

Summary

Experienced in public health, social behavior, and self-development, with a strong proficiency in program management and the Housing First model. Skilled at addressing the current housing crisis, dedicated to making a positive contribution to your organization. Applying skills and experience in these areas to drive meaningful impact and support the company's mission.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Programs

Lutheran Social Services Southern California
08.2023 - Current
  • Oversee the effective delivery of Emergency Assistance Services, CalAIM Programs, and Rapid Rehousing initiatives.
  • Designed methods to broaden the scope of the program.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Evaluated compliance with desired milestones and key program outcomes.
  • Evaluated program outcomes regularly to enhance performance.
  • Prepare and present detailed reports on program performance, challenges, and successes to senior leadership and stakeholders
  • Managed program budgets for fiscal responsibility.
  • Collaborates with finance team to forecast expenses and mitigate financial risks.
  • Identify and pursue funding opportunities to support program sustainability and growth
  • Identify potential risks and implement strategies
  • Ensure compliance regulations
  • Maintain up-to-date policies and procedures to support risk management efforts
  • Supervise and mentor program staff
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, stakeholders, and funders
  • Served as organizational representative in community meetings.

CalAIM Program Manager

Lutheran Social Services Southern California
08.2023 - 12.2024
  • Implements, coordinates, monitors, supports and supervises CalAIM Program and Case Managers
  • Supervised teams while ensuring seamless execution of program initiatives.
  • Facilitated weekly department case conferences.
  • Conducted onboarding sessions for new hires.
  • Evaluated and approved client financial requests.
  • Contributed to development of routine billing summaries and statistical evaluations.
  • Conducts internal audits on a quarterly basis.
  • Determines client eligibility for the program
  • Represented the agency at community outreach events and committee gatherings.
  • Established strong connections with various professional resources.
  • Organized appointments for service providers.
  • Manages coordination and oversight of volunteers.
  • Supervises emergency interventions while incorporating relevant expertise.
  • Maintained organization by completing regular administrative responsibilities.
  • Collaborates with supervisor on fiscal oversight to maintain adherence to budget.
  • Oversees Data Base Management Systems and operations
  • Fulfills grant requirements
  • Reviewed data to maintain standards in quality assurance activities.
  • Contributes to evaluation cycles by assisting with periodic reviews.

CalAIM Case Manager

Lutheran Social Services Southern California
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Evaluated client qualifications to confirm service eligibility.
  • Delivered full-scope case management services consistent with institutional guidelines.
  • Developed comprehensive housing resources supporting multiple agency initiatives.
  • Built strong connections with property managers to enhance housing inventory.
  • Monitored and addressed non-compliance in charts.
  • Maintained accurate records consistent with program guidelines.
  • Ensured seamless workflow continuity by providing assistance to staff when required.
  • Executed de-escalation strategies to diffuse tense interactions.
  • Engaged in community outreach services.
  • Organized and led departmental case discussions every week.
  • Represented the agency at community outreach events.
  • Created and maintained extensive referral and resource network.
  • Managed scheduling and organization of volunteers.
  • Engaged with local committees, serving as a liaison for the agency.
  • Collaborated on development of recurring billing cycles and performance metrics.
  • Finalized internal audits for the department on a quarterly basis.

APS/Home Safe Case Manager

Volunteers of America
12.2021 - 07.2023
  • APS Case Management for adults aged 60 + and dependent adults
  • Specialized in strategies to prevent homelessness.
  • Conducts comprehensive screenings and assessments with individuals to collect functional, environmental, psycho-social, financial, employment, housing, educational, and health information, as appropriate
  • Identified client challenges and created tailored case plans.
  • Developed tailored strategies aligning with clients' short- and long-term objectives.
  • Enhanced service linkages for effective resolution of recognized needs.
  • Tracked progress on client case plans to ensure goal alignment.
  • Coordinated client representation in diverse platforms while managing essential services

Housing Case Manager

Illumination Foundation
07.2022 - 11.2022
  • Remote and In-person engagement when necessary, and is focused on optimal transitional care to homeless and other vulnerable populations
  • Identified and secured new housing options to support multiple agency initiatives.
  • Cultivated connections with property managers and landlords to enhance housing inventory.
  • Assessed housing units for adherence to HUD guidelines.
  • Ensured accuracy in reporting of housing utilities.
  • Conducted detailed analyses of rent standards aligned with HUD Housing guidelines.
  • Streamlined housing searches to optimize client placement opportunities.
  • Performed effectively to meet objectives in demanding conditions.
  • Ensured confidentiality by safeguarding sensitive client and work-related information.

LCM Lead Care Manager

  • Scheduled medical appointments for housed clients.
  • Assisted with client transitions between medical visits and home locations.
  • Guided clients through medical terminology and diagnosis processes.
  • Documented physician consultations in the organization’s system.
  • Coordinated external resource connections like food support and mental health counseling for clients.

Monitor

Volunteers of America
04.2021 - 12.2021
  • Maintained safety standards for clients, visitors, and employees.
  • Monitored entry points to ensure secure and organized access.
  • Conducted safety assessments to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Implemented policies that increased the effectiveness of asset protection.
  • Foster a culture of integrity and accountability.
  • Prioritized clients’ and participants’ needs.
  • Prepared and served meals to clients
  • Maintained cleanliness through regular disinfection.
  • Accurately updated system logs with required data.
  • Contributed to advancement of program aims.

Office Manager

Rodriguez Gardening Service
07.1999 - 04.2021
  • Contributed to maintaining client relationships in a family-run environment.
  • Oversaw processes for invoicing and billing.
  • Coordinated timelines for assessment consultations.
  • Performed comprehensive assessments of inventory records.

Office Manager

Optimum Property Management
10.2011 - 10.2013
  • Delivered exceptional client support.
  • Directed operational workflows of staff across maintenance and administration units.
  • Conducted comprehensive review of documents.
  • Handled all aspects of evaluating creditworthiness efficiently.
  • Validated lease and rental requests.
  • Scheduled consultations with building professionals.
  • Developed promotional flyers for apartment advertising and visited various sites to attract new applicants.
  • Produced detailed weekly reports for property owners.
  • Reviewed and interpreted financial estimates to ensure alignment with project goals.
  • Oversaw bookkeeping operations to ensure accurate financial records.
  • Managed Data entry
  • Ensured accurate billing systems.
  • Managed processing of payroll transactions.
  • Directed the handling of bank funds.

Paralegal Services

  • Drafted and issued 3-day and 30-day notices in accordance with regulations.
  • Prepared and filled court documents related to eviction cases
  • Attended court hearings for eviction cases.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton
01.2021

Associate degree - Interdisciplinary Studies: Emphasis in Social Behavior and Self-Development

Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
12.2018

General Education - Certificate in Paralegal Studies

Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA
12.2002

Skills

  • Communication
  • Networking
  • MCP Portals
  • KPI
  • EHV/Section 8 Knowledge
  • Housing Rights knowledge
  • Housing Navigation
  • HIPAA
  • CPI trained
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Time management
  • MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Detail oriented

Timeline

Director of Programs

Lutheran Social Services Southern California
08.2023 - Current

CalAIM Program Manager

Lutheran Social Services Southern California
08.2023 - 12.2024

CalAIM Case Manager

Lutheran Social Services Southern California
01.2023 - 07.2023

Housing Case Manager

Illumination Foundation
07.2022 - 11.2022

APS/Home Safe Case Manager

Volunteers of America
12.2021 - 07.2023

Monitor

Volunteers of America
04.2021 - 12.2021

Office Manager

Optimum Property Management
10.2011 - 10.2013

Office Manager

Rodriguez Gardening Service
07.1999 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

California State University, Fullerton

Associate degree - Interdisciplinary Studies: Emphasis in Social Behavior and Self-Development

Fullerton College

General Education - Certificate in Paralegal Studies

Rio Hondo College
Vanessa G. Rodriguez