Irene Morejon has over 26 years of experience in case management and job development helping diverse clients overcome homelessness, poverty, disabilities, and other challenges to achieve self-sufficiency. As a job developer, she placed 203 clients in jobs in 2013, with an average hourly pay of $10.31. She has strong communication, bilingual, and outreach skills and has held leadership roles in community organizations.
1. IRENE MOREJON
4417 W Hiawatha Street, Tampa FL 33614 * Cell (813) 770-9524
morejoni@hillsboroughcounty.org
Job Developer/Case Manager
Exceptional Job Developer/Case Manager successfully transitioned clients from homelessness to
self-sufficiency. Total job placements this budget year from October 2012-September 2013 is
203 jobs/17 jobs per month. Average hourly pay for clients who obtained employment thru my
direct job referrals is $10.31 hour full time. Provided targeted job development, job coaching and
job placement to Homeless Veterans thru Homeless Reintegration Program. 26 years of
experience in Case Management,working with diverse cultures, families in poverty,
homelessness, substance abuse, mental illness, criminal backgrounds, domestic violence, severe
disabilities, HIV assisted with medical enrollments, financial assistance for rent & utilities to
prevent eviction and/or utility disconnections using
Ad valorem and Grant funding (LIHEAP/CSBG) Enrolled clients in Project Opportunity Program
and provided intensive case management, assisted with job training, child care all with the goal of
assisting clients/family to achieve self-sufficiency or reaching their fullest potential.
Summary of Qualifications
Strong communication skills, Bilingual in English & Spanish
Special Project Coordinator, Program Management, Fundraising & Promotions
Outreach/Community Relations – Recruit Employers for yearly Job Fair
Recruitment - Employers, Companies, Clients & Students for various programs
Adept cold calling & prospecting techniques for job & resource development
Conducted Job Fairs for various companies including FedEx & One Touch Direct
Beautification and Special Events Director for Pinecrest/West Park Civic Homeowner’s
Association in my neighborhood 2004 – 2009
Project Manager - Site Captain for Keep America Beautiful 2006 and 2007
Real Estate Sales, Negotiations, Contract Execution
Job Development, Job Placement, Job Coaching, Client Advocator, Client Assessment
Mock Interviews for homeless veterans and homeless clients at Homeless Recovery
Special Events:
Commended by Team Leader, Megan Decker Evaluation June 2010 for “Outstanding
Team Work – always willing to take on projects and assist whenever she can”
Prosperity Campaign * Financial Literacy * Toys 4 Tots * TNC Family Resource Center
Represented Hillsborough County Health & Social Services at Community Events *
Town Hall Meetings * Tampa Housing Events * Head Start Picnic * Back to School *
Hillsborough County’s Park & Recreation’s Summer Program Funded by CSBG
Hispanic Health Fair at Al Lopez Park *
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Neighborhood Accountability Board Member at WTNSC 2007 – 2013
Thirteenth Judicial Circuit / Juvenile Diversion Program for kids at risk ages 7-17
Board of Director’s for Builder’s Association 1987-1988
Developed and instructed new 2½ hour Employability Skills Workshop designed to
remove barriers and increase employment outcomes (which proved to be very effective)
Played a key role in developing a partnership with Wheels of Success,4 social service
clients were presented with cars at Wheels of Success Labor Day Event 2011. Served as
point of contact for all neighborhood service centers, handled all referrals and follow up.
Improved Eligibility Checklist for Wheels of Success to include “preferences given to”
to ensure proper referrals from workers.
Excellent analytical skills, with the knack of matching client work skills & transferable
Skills to jobs that offer better pay, stable employment and company benefits
Self-motivated and self-managing with unsurpassed work ethics to exceed performance
Goals, well organized and ability to multi-task
Constantly recognized for being outstanding in job knowledge, team work, customer
service, interpersonal skills and excellent service delivery. See Evaluations
Developed Partnership with Shear Excellence for $1 Haircuts for homeless clients
Excellent job development skills – Emphasis on building rapport and creating new
partnerships with employers for employment opportunities
JARCGrant (TaxiService) – Served aspoint of contactfor Homeless Recovery,submitted
and handled all JARC certification request. Created and implented JARC guidelines and
procedures for clients to eliminate problems that were re-occurring
Nominated Homeless Hero / Direct Service Recognition 2012
Nominated Hispanic Woman of the Year 2008
Professional Experience
Hillsborough County – Family and Aging Services June 1992 - Present
Case Manager/ Social Services – LDNSC December 2013
Job Developer / Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program Sept 2012
Job Developer / Employment Opportunity Program July 2007
Case Manager / Family & Aging Services March 2003
Sr Social Work Specialist / Family Aging Services August 1999
LIHEAP Specialist / Family & Aging Services June 1992
Lutheran Services July 1990 – Jan 1992
Job Developer/Employment Specialist
Assisted Refugee clients obtain employment. OJT program, Job Development
Education
Leto High School, Tampa FL Graduated 1979
Hillsborough Community College, Tampa Sales & Marketing 1980-1982
Bert Rodger’s School of Real Estate Real Estate Salesman 1983
Bert Rodger’s School of Real Estate Real Estate Broker 1986