1. Jasmaine N.W. Graves3019 Roundtree Blvd., Apt. B4Ypsilanti, MI 48197734.635.8561jasmaine@ymail.comSummaryExperience in working with persons directly affected by social injustices and socioeconomic inequalities such as homelessness, poverty and discrimination. Experience with writing detailed reports regarding clients and their progresses.Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure, and communicating ideas clearly and effectively. Experience in Training and Public Speaking.<br />Career History & Accomplishments <br />The State of Michigan – Department of Human Services 12/2007 –present <br /> Services Specialist/Case Manager - Adult Services Ypsilanti, MI <br />Manages a caseload of 250 + adults who are disabled, mentally ill and/or with mobility challenges and living at home, ensuring home chore services are placed in the home. Ensures providers of home help services are paid through Medicaid.<br /> Services Specialist/Case Manager – Child Foster Care Pontiac, MI Managed a caseload of 20-40 children who were placed in out of home placement. Referred parents to supportive services such as Anger Management Counseling, Parenting Classes, and Substance Abuse Counseling. Created treatment plans for families whose children were in out of home care. Completed comprehensive family assessments and home studies. Reported progress of case to the Oakland County Probate Court. Completed court reports and created comprehensive plans of action with family attorneys, mediators and the Probate Court to assist in the repair of the family unit.<br />Coalition on Temporary Shelter 5/2007-12/2007 <br /> Home Gain Family Case Manager/SOAR Agency Contact and Trainer Detroit, MI<br />Managed a caseload of 20 families who are homeless with State Issued TBRA-07 Housing Vouchers and were in search of housing. Completed supplemental referrals for consumers as needed for such items as furniture, food and clothing. Agency Trainer and Contact for the SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access and Recovery Program (SOAR), which assists persons who are homeless, without income and a proven disability receive SSI or SSDI benefits. Assisted agency employees in the application for SSI/SSDI benefits for COTS residents.<br />Caregivers9/2005-05/2007<br /> Housing Referral Coordinator Detroit, MI <br />Referred incoming clients to homeless services within the agency. Received prospective consumer intake calls and referred incoming clients to programs that would fit their housing needs. Gained a familiarity with State and locally funded housing grant programs such as MSHDA (Michigan State Housing Development Authority) Grant Program, SHP (Supportive Housing Program) Grants and City of Detroit Housing Grants. Complted outreach to Detroit area homeless shelters and performed intake screenings for various Cargivers housing programs. <br /> Housing Referral Specialist Detroit, MI<br />Managed a caseload of 20 + clients who were homless and searching for housing or endangered of becoming homeless. Assisted clients in areas of budgeting, life skills and substance abuse through one-on-one counseling and referrals to resources in the community. Assisted clients in their search for housing by transporting clients to potential housing opportunities, negotiating with landlords and preparing clients for sustainable and independent living. <br />Lutheran Adoption Service 09/2003-10/2005<br /> Adoption Worker/Case Manager Southfield, MI<br />Managed a caseload of 45 children and families. Matched families and children together for the purposes of adoption. Completed extensive family and child assessments and attended court proceedings in regards to the progress of the adoptions. Facilitated trainings to prospective adoptive parents on the rules and requirements of the adoption process. Monitored and facilitated prospective family visitation.<br />Education <br />Seton Hall University (Online Program) – South Orange, NJ <br />(Expected/Pending) 2013 <br />Master of Arts in Counseling/ Educational Specialist <br />Marygrove College – Detroit, MI <br />2009<br />Master of Arts in Social Justice<br />University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI<br />2002<br />Bachelor of Arts in Sociology <br />References Available Upon Request<br />