Dana Stennis
Antioch,CA
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker III
Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services
10.2021 - Current
- Investigate allegations of child abuse, conduct the investigation and assessment of the child in the field or bring the child to the cast site for the interview
- Coordinate and collaborate approach with law enforcement to reduce the trauma of multiple interviews for the child
- Ensuring the safety of the child, while also providing referrals for the child and family as needed.
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Essential Behavior Support Institute
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team and assist in the evaluation and assessment, treatment planning, and discharge planning for each individual
- Provide direct care, training and supervision to the individuals as prescribed in each IPP and provided for in the Facility Program Design and Training Schedule.
Case Manager
Bill Wilson Center
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Receive referrals from Community Queue and verify household meets eligibility criteria
- Intake and assessment services to identify needs and strengths of the referred families for services using VI-SPDAT
- Assist participants in finding and maintaining gainful employment and/or education plans.
Direct Support Professional
Jay Homes
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Monitor client behavior
- Assist with client personal care
- Document client activity
- Maintain Residence
- Positive relationship with clients, staff, management, and other appropriate persons.
Social Worker III
Merced County Human Service Agency
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Investigate allegations of child abuse, conduct the investigation and assessment of the child in the field or bring the child to the cast site for the interview
- Coordinate and collaborate approach with law enforcement to reduce the trauma of multiple interviews for the child
- Ensuring the safety of the child, while also providing referrals for the child and family as needed.
Social Worker II
County of Fresno Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
09.2013 - 09.2017
- Carried a caseload of more difficult types of social services cases requiring a high degree of technical competence, such as situations where environmental forces affect family life
- Received and responds to reports of suspected abuse; obtains information from reporters; investigates and assesses situations to protect vulnerable adults and children and recommends alternate placement; may provide information to law enforcement or district attorneys; may be required to work on-call; may testify in court.
Child Care Worker
Valley Teen Ranch
05.2013 - 09.2013
- Maintained all resident and facility records
- Prepared meals performed housekeeping duties and maintains facility in accordance with Company policies and procedures
- Transported residents to medical and dental appointments.
Child Care Worker
2nd Home Group Home
05.2013 - 09.2013
- Maintained all resident and facility records
- Prepared meals performed housekeeping duties and maintains facility in accordance with Company policies and procedures
- Transported residents to medical and dental appointments.
Direct Support Professional Lead Staff
AMVA Corporation
01.2010 - 05.2013
- Advise and assist staff in two 6 bed facilities working with adults with developmental disabilities
- Provide line of sight supervision for clients
- Maintain client files to Community Care Licensing and Central Valley Regional Center standards.
Education
Bachelor's - Social Work
California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA05.2013
Associate - Liberal Arts
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA05.2010
Skills
- Counseling
- Case Management
- Documentation
- Mental Health
- Caregiving
- Social Work
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavior Management
- Child protective services
- Social work
Certification
- Direct Support Professional Certification Year 1 and Year 2
- First Aid and CPR Certification
- ProAct Certification
Timeline
Social Worker III
Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services
10.2021 - Current
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Essential Behavior Support Institute
09.2020 - 06.2021
Case Manager
Bill Wilson Center
09.2020 - 05.2021
Direct Support Professional
Jay Homes
11.2019 - 08.2020
Social Worker III
Merced County Human Service Agency
04.2018 - 01.2019
Social Worker II
County of Fresno Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
09.2013 - 09.2017
Child Care Worker
Valley Teen Ranch
05.2013 - 09.2013
Child Care Worker
2nd Home Group Home
05.2013 - 09.2013
Direct Support Professional Lead Staff
AMVA Corporation
01.2010 - 05.2013
Bachelor's - Social Work
California State University-Fresno
Associate - Liberal Arts
Fresno City College
- Direct Support Professional Certification Year 1 and Year 2
- First Aid and CPR Certification
- ProAct Certification
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