Nikisha Hudson
Carnegie
Summary
Dynamic Housing Coordinator with extensive knowledge in affordable housing and tenant rights. Proven ability to navigate complex housing applications and develop community partnerships to enhance client support.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Drug & Alcohol Housing Coordinator
Family Links
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2024 - Current
- Coordinated housing placements for families, ensuring timely access to services and resources.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing applications and eligibility requirements efficiently.
- Developed relationships with community partners to facilitate housing support initiatives.
- Managed case files, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality of sensitive client information.
- Assisted clients with appointments as they were greeted into the lobby. Scheduled appointments, and referred clients to other supports.
- Managing and training as needed.
- Maintain front office scheduling and/or greeting clients to their scheduled appointments.
Community Support Specialist
Transitional Services Inc
McKees Rocks, PA
08.2016 - 05.2024
- Facilitated individual support plans for clients, enhancing their personal development and community integration.
- Coordinated resources and services to address client needs effectively, ensuring holistic support delivery.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new staff, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted support strategies based on ongoing assessments and feedback.
- Scheduling and checking in clients for scheduled therapy. Managed clients with outside supports.
- Managing the office needs such as answering phones, printing, excel, scheduling, and etc.
Community Behavioral Specialist
Citizens Care Inc
McKees Rocks, PA
09.2009 - 08.2016
- Developed individualized behavior intervention plans to meet diverse client needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess and strategize behavioral support.
- Implemented evidence-based techniques to enhance client engagement and compliance.
- Trained staff on behavioral management strategies and effective communication techniques.
- Managing ISP plans, living skills, and daily schedules.
- Maintaining front office needs to guide clients where they need to attend appointments.
Education
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Duffs Business Institute
Pittsburgh05-2002
High School Diploma -
North Hills High
Pittsburgh, PA06-2000
Skills
- Affordable Housing Knowledge
- Affordable housing
- Property inspections
- Tenant rights
- Landlord negotiations
- Office Skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
- Excellent problem solving, and critical thinking
- Profound ability to work in a fast paced environment
Timeline
Drug & Alcohol Housing Coordinator
Family Links
05.2024 - Current
Community Support Specialist
Transitional Services Inc
08.2016 - 05.2024
Community Behavioral Specialist
Citizens Care Inc
09.2009 - 08.2016
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Duffs Business Institute
High School Diploma -
North Hills High