Elisa Lassiter Ms, Bsw, Crs-Ad, Cacts, Cprp

Elisa Lassiter has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of social services and community development. Elisa has a strong background in program management, grant administration, and client services. Elisa has worked in various roles, including Portfolio Manager at the Corporation for National and Community Service, where they oversaw and managed a portfolio of grants representing over $4.6 million in public-private partnerships. Elisa provided technical assistance and program development support to grantees to ensure effective administration of their grants.

Prior to their current role, Elisa worked as a Client Services Liaison at the Atlanta Regional Commission, where they provided information and referral counseling services to citizens seeking community supports and services. Elisa also performed intake and screening functions for programs aimed at older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Elisa has also worked as a Senior Care Manager at Cobb County Government, where they provided consultation, information, and case management services to clients in need of senior services. In this role, they assessed client referrals for eligibility, developed and monitored comprehensive care plans, and collaborated with service providers and clients' families.

Elisa's experience also includes serving as a Planning Committee Member for the Fulton County Government's Homeless Continuum of Care program and as a Program Coordinator at the Fulton County Government's Department of Community Development. In these roles, they collaborated with various stakeholders to promote program activities, conducted outreach activities to develop a referral network, and monitored and evaluated human services programs.

Additionally, Elisa has experience in the non-profit sector, having worked as a Support Services Team Leader at National Church Residences. In this role, they supervised and trained case management staff to provide supportive services to residents in a permanent supportive housing program.

Earlier in their career, Elisa worked as a Resident Services Coordinator at the Atlanta Housing Authority, where they planned and implemented resident services activities and programs. Elisa also worked as a SOURCE Care Manager at Visiting Nurse Health System, providing case management and care coordination services to clients.

Throughout their career, Elisa has demonstrated a strong commitment to serving vulnerable populations and has gained expertise in program management, grant administration, case management, and community outreach. Elisa'sexperience and skills make their a valuable asset to any organization in the social services sector.

Elisa Lassiter, MS, BSW, CRS-AD, CACTS, CPRP, obtained a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Counseling Psychology from The University of West Alabama in 2007. Elisa also holds a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from Georgia State University, although the specific dates of their attendance are unknown. In terms of additional certifications, Elisa has obtained the At-Risk Adult Crime Tactics Specialist Certification from the Georgia Department of Human Services in March 2021. Elisa has also earned a CPR/AED/First Aid certification from the American Heart Association in February 2019, a DON-R Assessment Tool Certification from the State of Georgia in November 2018, and a Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) certification from the Montreal Cognitive Assessment organization in August 2018. Additionally, Elisa has obtained a Community Resource Specialist -A/D certification from The Alliance of Information & Referral Systems in October 2020. It is important to note that the obtained month and year are not specified for the Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner and the Georgia Educator - Highly Qualified - Special Education General Curriculum certifications. Furthermore, Elisa appears to have pursued a Certificate of Gerontology from KSU Community and Professional Education in the field of Gerontology from 2019 to 2020. The institution granting their Gerontology Certification is unknown, as well as the specific month and year of its attainment.