Dawn Mccurry
Henderson,NV
Summary
Adept at fostering community partnerships and enhancing family support systems, I excelled at Clark County Department of Family Services by leveraging skills in needs assessment and confidentiality practices. My proactive approach in developing educational supports and crisis intervention services significantly improved client access to resources, demonstrating my commitment to professional ethics and community education.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Services Specialist (WRAPS)
Department of Family Services
Las Vegas, NV
06.2023 - Current
- Provided family services to assist families in obtaining resources and assistance with daily living.
- Collaborated with community partners to develop resources for families in need of housing or financial assistance.
- Developed relationships with schools to ensure that children had access to necessary educational supports.
- Assessed eligibility criteria for various programs offered by the agency and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Assisted families in developing parenting skills, problem solving strategies, communication techniques, and conflict resolution methods.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed including emergency shelter placement or referrals to appropriate agencies.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss case planning strategies and coordinate services between multiple providers.
- Created outreach materials to increase awareness of available services within the community.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients attending medical appointments or court hearings.
- Assisted clients in applying for public benefits such as food stamps or Medicaid.
- Maintained contact with clients after they have exited the program through follow-up phone calls or emails.
- Attended trainings on best practices in social work ethics or trauma-informed care.
- Protected children by identifying risks and implementing protective actions and improvement plans.
- Supported needs of at-risk families with housing, food and other critical assistance.
- Maintained effective working relationships with law enforcement, court officials and medical professionals to give families comprehensive and effective support.
- Discussed eligibility requirements for different services to help families gather required information and documentation.
- Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data.
- Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Used job-related software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes and technical reports
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
- Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
- Participated in ongoing training to maintain license and enhance knowledge of relevant mental health topics.
Child Development Specialist ( Visitation Center)
Clark County Department of Family Services
Las Vegas, NV
08.2007 - 06.2023
- Adhered strictly to all confidentiality requirements outlined by state laws when handling sensitive information related to ongoing cases.
- Provided crisis intervention services during visitations and mediated communication between parents while advocating for the best interest of the child.
- Participated in family team meetings with other professionals such as social workers, attorneys, therapists., to discuss progress of each case.
- Maintained detailed records regarding client interactions including notes on each visitation session.
- Monitored compliance of court orders related to parental rights and responsibilities within the framework of family law statutes.
- Organized recreational activities designed to promote bonding between parents and children during visitations.
- Attended trainings related to family law statutes, trauma informed care practices, domestic violence awareness and other relevant topics.
- Assessed risk factors associated with potential visitation scenarios when determining appropriate levels of supervision or restrictions necessary for safety purposes.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
- Used job-related software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes and technical reports
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
- Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
- Participated in ongoing training to maintain license and enhance knowledge of relevant mental health topics.
- Advocated for victims during difficult situations by filing police reports and connecting to needed services.
- Provided family services to assist families in obtaining resources and assistance with daily living.
- Conducted home visits to assess family needs, provided guidance and support, and developed service plans for each family.
- Collaborated with community partners to develop resources for families in need of housing or financial assistance.
- Developed relationships with schools to ensure that children had access to necessary educational supports.
- Assessed eligibility criteria for various programs offered by the agency and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Assisted families in developing parenting skills, problem solving strategies, communication techniques, and conflict resolution methods.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed including emergency shelter placement or referrals to appropriate agencies.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss case planning strategies and coordinate services between multiple providers.
- Created outreach materials to increase awareness of available services within the community.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients attending medical appointments or court hearings.
- Assisted clients in applying for public benefits such as food stamps or Medicaid.
- Maintained contact with clients after they have exited the program through follow-up phone calls or emails.
- Attended trainings on best practices in social work ethics or trauma-informed care.
- Protected children by identifying risks and implementing protective actions and improvement plans.
- Supported needs of at-risk families with housing, food and other critical assistance.
Family Services Specialist
Clark County Department of Job & Family Services
Las Vegas, NV
11.2004 - 08.2007
- Provided family services to assist families in obtaining resources and assistance with daily living.
- Conducted home visits to assess family needs, provided guidance and support, and developed service plans for each family.
- Collaborated with community partners to develop resources for families in need of housing or financial assistance.
- Developed relationships with schools to ensure that children had access to necessary educational supports.
- Assessed eligibility criteria for various programs offered by the agency and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Assisted families in developing parenting skills, problem solving strategies, communication techniques, and conflict resolution methods.
- Maintained detailed records of all client interactions including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans and discharge summaries.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed including emergency shelter placement or referrals to appropriate agencies.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss case planning strategies and coordinate services between multiple providers.
- Educated clients about their rights under local state laws regarding child welfare matters.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients attending medical appointments or court hearings.
- Assisted clients in applying for public benefits such as food stamps or Medicaid.
- Attended trainings on best practices in social work ethics or trauma-informed care.
- Monitored client progress during treatment plans by conducting periodic reviews of goals achieved or unmet objectives.
- Protected children by identifying risks and implementing protective actions and improvement plans.
- Supported needs of at-risk families with housing, food and other critical assistance.
- Maintained effective working relationships with law enforcement, court officials and medical professionals to give families comprehensive and effective support.
- Discussed eligibility requirements for different services to help families gather required information and documentation.
- Attended hearings with victims to provide emotional support.
- Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data.
- Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
- Established behavioral modification goals and assessed progress toward goals.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Used job-related software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes and technical reports
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
- Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
- Interviewed clients individually and in groups to assess situations, capabilities and problems.
- Participated in ongoing training to maintain license and enhance knowledge of relevant mental health topics.
- Counseled parents on proper child-rearing choices.
- Collaborated with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized plans for each case.
- Interfaced with local court system, attending court proceedings and working directly with attorneys.
- Advocated for victims during difficult situations by filing police reports and connecting to needed services.
- Informed victims about legal processes and timelines.
Education
Criminal Justice
American International College
Springfield, MA05-1997
Skills
- Confidentiality practices
- Professional ethics
- Needs assessment
- Behavioral assessment
- Report preparation
- Community resources
- Community education
- Case recordkeeping
- Parenting education
Timeline
Family Services Specialist (WRAPS)
Department of Family Services
06.2023 - Current
Child Development Specialist ( Visitation Center)
Clark County Department of Family Services
08.2007 - 06.2023
Family Services Specialist
Clark County Department of Job & Family Services
11.2004 - 08.2007
Criminal Justice
American International College
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