Sydney Barnett

Experience

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  Exer Urgent Care

  Feb 2022 - Jul 2022

  Front Desk Associate

  Welcomed and efficiently registered patients with a warm and professional demeanor while navigating insurance verification and payment processing. Upheld confidentiality in managing sensitive records consistently adhering to HIPAA guidelines. Engaged in multi-faceted communication and facilitated administrative workflow by promptly responding to phone inquiries, scanning essential documents, and faxing paperwork

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  JWCH Institute

  Jul 2022 - Oct 2023

  Community Health Worker

  •Led HIV prevention sessions for unhoused women utilizing the Stages of Change Theory and motivational interviewing to promote behavioral transformation. Approached sessions through a trauma-informed lens. Leveraged strong communication skills to educate clients on HIV/STIs and foster harm reduction practices, while building trust with individuals facing complex challenges like homelessness, substance abuse, and mental health issues.•Coordinated effectively with diverse programs and organizations to deliver referrals and ensure comprehensive support for at-risk populations. Employed outreach strategies to extend program impact across Skid Row and broader Los Angeles communities.•Maintained meticulous and confidential client records in compliance with HIPAA guidelines. Utilized EHR systems to accurately document sessions, progress, and outcomes. Ensured organized record-keeping that contributed to evidence-based evaluations of program effectiveness in relation to scope of work. Show less

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  New Avenues for Youth

  Nov 2023 - now

  AES Case Manager

  •Conducted thorough assessments with unhoused youth (ages 17-24) to identify barriers to essential resources, resulting in the development of personalized action plans for clients to achieve healthy, independent, and stable lives while utilizing a strengths-based, client-centered approach•Facilitated connections to essential resources, including employment opportunities, mental and physical health services, legal assistance, alcohol and drug counseling, educational support (GED and secondary education), and transitional and/or permanent housing•Built rapport with a diverse array of clients to foster trust and engagement in the case management process•Collaborated with various programs and organizations and advocated for youth within these systems to ensure comprehensive support for youth•Maintained meticulous documentation of each client-related action in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system and managed up-to-date physical files to support progress tracking and smooth transitions in care, while adhering to confidentiality standards•Monitored progress and adjusted action plans as needed, fostering resilience and self-sufficiency in clients Show less