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Daffiny Poole

Dallas,TX

Summary

Compassionate Advocacy Outreach Specialist with 10 years of experience working in public and private agencies to upgrade health and dignity within vulnerable populations. Creative and adaptable leader dedicated to doing whatever necessary to meet client needs, including customizing established programs. Self-motivated and deeply engaged with client and supporter communities. Community-focused Outreach Specialist with 10 years of varied experience engaging in at-risk communities and fostering life-changing improvements in clients' lives. Technically-savvy team player with stellar communication and networking skills and proven proficiency at connecting with clients, supporters and volunteers. Highly organized time manager and teacher.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Advocacy Outreach Specialist

City of Dallas Office of Homeless Solutions
Dallas, TX
12.2023 - Current
  • Implemented community outreach and engagement plans to reach vulnerable communities.
  • Interviewed patients or members via phone or in-person to gather personal and sensitive information and determined eligibility for various outreach programs.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive outreach strategies to engage target audiences.

Lead Treatment Advocate

Greenhouse Treatment Facility
Grand Prairie, TX
07.2020 - 12.2023
  • Supervised and delegated tasks to a team of [7]people.
  • Provide supportive clinical services to

outpatient/inpatient adult population.

  • Responsible for welcoming new participants, assisting with orientation of programming schedule and rules.
  • Participate in coordination to my team participants daily schedule including treatment meetings, BX interventions, and overall general observation of BX and level of participation ·
  • Communicate with all staff, participants and families using excellent professional written and verbal skills
  • Intervenes in crisis situations to de escalate and resolve crisis
  • Support clinical services of client's and assigned by clinical manager

Peer Support Specialist

Transicare
Dallas, TX
06.2017 - 07.2020
  • Led support groups and facilitated one-on-one meetings with struggling individuals.
  • Aided individuals by developing wellness plans and advance directives to achieve goals.
  • Transported individuals safely to support meetings and medical appointments.
  • Actively listened and responded empathetically when interacting with clients.
  • Conducted assessments to identify needs, strengths, and resources of clients.

Education

GED -

Wyndham School District
Gatesville, TX
06-1994

Skills

  • Relationship Management
  • Crisis Management
  • Community Relations
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Community Engagement
  • Salesforce
  • Implementing Client Care Plans
  • Customer Service
  • Case Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Client Assistance Referrals
  • Active Listening
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Behavioral Intervention
  • Reliability
  • Coping Techniques
  • Decision-Making
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
  • Excellent Communication
  • Time Management

Timeline

Advocacy Outreach Specialist

City of Dallas Office of Homeless Solutions
12.2023 - Current

Lead Treatment Advocate

Greenhouse Treatment Facility
07.2020 - 12.2023

Peer Support Specialist

Transicare
06.2017 - 07.2020

GED -

Wyndham School District
Daffiny Poole