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Dawn K. Brown

San Jose,CA

Summary

Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Expertise in [Area of Expertise]. Respectful and compassionate professional offering [Number]-year background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need. 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

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Worker

Santa Clara County Social Services Agency
San Jose , CA
2021.03 - Current
  • Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
  • Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.

Personal Service Coordinator Outpatient

Momentum For Mental Health
San Jose , CA
2018.04 - Current
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.

Lead Personal Services Coordinator

Momentum For Mental Health
San Jose , CA
2009.04 - Current

*Lead,

*Coordinate group activities.

*Provide coaching/counseling in areas necessary to achieve skills for a better quality of life.

*Research, implement and advocate community linkage and other resources for the client.

*Complete documentation and maintain clients files.

*Assist clients to identify, cultivate and sustain relationships to create community support.

*Administer medication

Children Counselor

Santa Clara County Childre's Shelter
San Jose , CA
1998.08 - 2011.06

*Counsel and supervise abused, neglected and abandoned children

*Observe and document behaviors, development and needs of children in residence.

Intervene in and assist with resolving crisis situations

Assist with functions necessary for the care, nurturing and development of children

Residential Counselor

Bill Wilson Center
Mountain View , CA
2008.03 - 2011.05

*Assist in supervising and evaluating homeless or displaced youth

*Provide individual and group counseling to residents

*Complete daily and weekly reports regarding clients.

*Instruct youth on daily health and hygiene habits.

*Lead and participate in activities with the residents

Assistant Residential Manager

Pacific Autism Center For Education
Sunnyvale , CA
1995.11 - 1999.06

*Supervise and train staff in an autistic group home setting

*Scheduling of work shifts and meetings for staff

*Planning and implementing meal plans

*Ordering, maintaining and dispensing of medication

*Assist residents with daily living skills according to their level of functioning

Education

Nursing Assistance

South Bay School of Nursing
San Jose, CA
04.2018

Associate of Science - Drug & Alcohol Studies

San Jose City College
San Jose, CA
05.2017

Sociology And Child Development

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
03.2010

Skills

  • Crisis Intervention
  • Educational Support
  • Cultural Competency
  • Family Case Management

Timeline

Social Worker

Santa Clara County Social Services Agency
2021.03 - Current

Personal Service Coordinator Outpatient

Momentum For Mental Health
2018.04 - Current

Lead Personal Services Coordinator

Momentum For Mental Health
2009.04 - Current

Residential Counselor

Bill Wilson Center
2008.03 - 2011.05

Children Counselor

Santa Clara County Childre's Shelter
1998.08 - 2011.06

Assistant Residential Manager

Pacific Autism Center For Education
1995.11 - 1999.06

Nursing Assistance

South Bay School of Nursing

Associate of Science - Drug & Alcohol Studies

San Jose City College

Sociology And Child Development

San Jose State University
Dawn K. Brown