Lorraine Battaglia

• Coordinate and facilitate Recovery Support Meetings for all residents every 60 days to discuss goals and monitor progress.
• Assist residents with Social Security disability applications and reviews.
• Assist residents with Medicaid and SNAP applications and renewals.
• Maintained communication with residents' community providers, representative payees, and family supports to ensure continuity of care and comprehensive support.
• Partner with each resident to create a crisis plan upon admission.
• Collaborate with staff to review Independent Living Plans for each resident and update phases.
• Assist residents with medical appointments and behavioral health appointments as needed.

• Engaged regularly with Circle Lodge alumni in the community to monitor adjustment to a non-program setting, access resources, and assist in maintaining independence.
• Maintained detailed records of alumni interactions to ensure consistent support and follow-up.
• Participated in regular Alumni Department staff meetings to review cases and identify needs and challenges.
• Assisted with planning and coordinating alumni reunion events held twice a year.

• Created and monitored person-centered service plans that were updated every 60 days.
• Identified supports and services needed for a caseload of 15-20 individuals.
• Navigated resources and assisted individuals with achieving goal-oriented objectives, including housing referrals, budgeting skills, medical appointments, vocational referrals, and socialization.
• Engaged in frequent outreach in the community to support individuals with maintaining stability and independence.
• Completed individualized yearly strengths assessments.
• Completed detailed and organized service documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintained communication and collaboration with external providers, supports, and families to ensure optimal care outcomes.
• Participated regularly in any required trainings and meetings.

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