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Allison Welke

Wichita,KS

Summary

Highly motivated self-starter seeking to transition professional experience into the legal sector as a paralegal. Committed to changing and improving the criminal justice system.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Caseworker, Resettlement

International Rescue Committee
06.2022 - Current
  • Served, on average, 28 clients at a time, assessing the specific needs of each of the clients, providing ongoing support and case management services throughout their integration process, and developing personalized resettlement plans.
  • Collaborated with government agencies and community organizations to facilitate access to all essential services and orientations for housing, healthcare, public benefits, employment, and education.
  • Empowered refugees, assisting them in rebuilding their lives in the U.S., and becoming self-sufficient members of their communities.

Case Assistant

International Rescue Committee
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Collaborated with case managers and employment specialists to provide services to clients who had aged out of other programs.

Server/Bartender

Buffalo Wild Wings
09.2018 - 09.2021
  • Executed multitasking with effectiveness and composure under demanding conditions.
  • Acknowledged for leading efforts in staff development during onboarding process.

Volunteer

Legal Aid Society
San Diego, CA
09.2020 - 01.2021
  • Provided support for clients filing for civil harassment restraining orders and answers, elder abuse restraining orders, unlawful detainment answers, name changes, gender markers, and ex parte applications.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology & Justice Studies, Sociology

California State University
San Marcos, CA
05.2019

Associate of Arts to Transfer - Criminal Justice

Miracosta College
Oceanside, CA
05.2017

Skills

  • Client Engagement
  • Effective Interpersonal Communication
  • Client advocacy
  • Client Support Services
  • Training and supervision
  • Cultural sensitivity

Awards

Wiley W. Manuel Award, 2020-2021

Timeline

Caseworker, Resettlement

International Rescue Committee
06.2022 - Current

Case Assistant

International Rescue Committee
02.2022 - 06.2022

Volunteer

Legal Aid Society
09.2020 - 01.2021

Server/Bartender

Buffalo Wild Wings
09.2018 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology & Justice Studies, Sociology

California State University

Associate of Arts to Transfer - Criminal Justice

Miracosta College

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