Thursday, April 14, 2016

Paper in lui of working during the parade in March, as we discussed

Randi Kearn

Social Movements

4/14/16


I work for Housing and supportive services of Fresno, (hassfresno.org). As the lead counselor at this site, I deal with all types of problems and issues. I am a counselor, I take care of all the administrative tasks, I am responsible for 24 clients who are severely mentally ill.

I work with their case managers, families, and doctors, as well as State agencies advocating for them, for resources that will help them have a better quality of life. I also offer groups that the clients can attend. Right now I am offering; Health & Safety, Budgeting, Social Support, Art, and a Bible Study (People of many different belief's are attending/It is all inclusive.) Other groups that we offer are; Bingo, Crafts, Music, and Cooking.

I help clients fill out important paperwork and applications, I offer guidance and support if they express interest in taking a class in higher education, applying for jobs, mediation between roommates, family issues, and one on one counseling.


My goal is to raise the quality of life, help to give the clients purpose, a better view of themselves, empower them, and teach them how to make good decisions for themselves. They need more than a pillow and a bed, but a reason to live and do it well.

I also supervise three other counselors and am the go between between the counselors, clients, case managers, families, pharmacies, clinics, the executive director...etc...as well as, minor maintenance, repairs, inventory, and coordinator.

The capacity of service is intense but rewarding. I love these people and I fight for them.

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