Charles Gamble
Angier,NC
Summary
Seasoned social worker and behavioral health professional with over 15 years of leadership in case management and program evaluation. Expertise in serving diverse populations, including individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Skilled in interagency collaboration, individualized care planning, compliance auditing, and crisis response.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Social Worker
Piedmont Health Care
Pittsboro, North Carolina
12.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate seniors’ functional, psychosocial, financial, and health needs.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans for elderly clients.
- Collaborate with service providers to ensure coordinated care, including housing, mental health, and social support services.
- Provide ongoing counseling, advocacy, and goal-focused support to improve client quality of life.
Social Support Consultant
Stay Family Home Care
03.2022 - Current
- Review and update care plans for seniors receiving in-home services.
- Respond to crises requiring medical or psychiatric intervention.
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments in coordination with RNs and healthcare teams.
- Deliver quarterly reports aligned with client support plans and outcomes.
- Educate and support families navigating complex care situations.
Forensic Support Specialist – Integrated Clinical Team
CRA Consulting Inc.
06.2016 - 02.2022
- Evaluated ISPs for individuals transitioning from institutional to community settings.
- Performed ongoing post-transition visits and risk assessments.
- Participated in crisis response and provided support during psychiatric and medical emergencies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on assessments and care planning.
- Attended court hearings and annual care meetings.
Quality Compliance Specialist
Department on Disability Services
06.2001 - 01.2015
- Conducted compliance reviews and inspections of disability service providers, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards.
- Monitored adherence to federal and local regulations to safeguard service quality and client welfare.
- Provided technical assistance and developed improvement plans for underperforming agencies, enhancing service delivery.
- Advocated for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental illness.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Direct Practice Concentration
Howard University
Washington, DCBachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Cheyney, PASkills
Crisis intervention
Biopsychosocial evaluation
Assessment methods
Case management
Service management
Client communication
Report creation
Team collaboration
Life quality enhancement
Individualized care planning
Client advocacy
Accomplishments
- Demonstrated outstanding case management and dedication to clients as evidenced by repeated promotions throughout tenure.
- Supervised team of 7 staff members.
Affiliations
- National Association of Social Workers
Certification
Field Instructor – Adventist University School of Social Work
Timeline
Social Worker
Piedmont Health Care
12.2024 - Current
Social Support Consultant
Stay Family Home Care
03.2022 - Current
Forensic Support Specialist – Integrated Clinical Team
CRA Consulting Inc.
06.2016 - 02.2022
Quality Compliance Specialist
Department on Disability Services
06.2001 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Direct Practice Concentration
Howard University