Deanna Williams
Chicago
Summary
A compassionate advocate equipped for role of supporting sexual assault survivors as well as mental health survivors. Proven ability to provide essential resources and emotional support during crisis interventions. Known for teamwork and resilience, consistently adapting to meet needs of clients and colleagues. Displays strong crisis management and active listening skills, fostering supportive environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advocate
YWCA
Chicago Heights, IL
03.2025 - Current
- Provide individuals and families with the support and tools they need to heal from trauma
- Obtain skills and credentials, access resources and opportunities, and build stronger communities
- Attended Court motions and court proceedings.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to sexual assault survivors during initial response phases.
- Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring timely follow-up with clients and appropriate documentation of services provided.
- Established trust with clients through empathetic listening skills, non-judgmental responses, and consistent reliability in follow-through actions.
Trauma advocate
Bright Star Community Outreach
Chicago, IL
08.2022 - 2024
- Help people who are in distress with long-term emotional support and act as a bridge between at-risk individuals and mental health
- Complete case notes for incoming and current clients.
- Completing assessment and treatment plans for clients.
- Managed complex caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and keeping organized records of case materials.
- Improved client mental health by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored treatment plans.
Educator
Right at School
Chicago, IL
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Organize program materials for lessons and activities, as well as document attendance, incidents, and other observation.
- Regularly check in with the Program Manager regarding personal and child performance metrics
- Model positive behaviors as you sit with children to help with learning, walk around to manage the classroom, and maintain safety and stay active throughout the day while leading activities.
Home Health Aide
Elder's Journey
Terre Haute, IN
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care.
- Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets.
Youth Program Leader
Boy Scouts of America
Terre Haute, IN
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students
- Teach personal development skills such as goal setting, independence, and self control
- Prepare children for group projects, homework, and assignments
Education
Bachelor's - Psychology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN05-2018
Skills
- Experience with children
- Communication skills
- Behavioral health
- Meal Preparation
- Customer service
- Home Care
- Childcare
- Applied behavior analysis
- Microsoft office
- Working with people with autism
- Mental health counseling
- English
- Home Health
- Case management
- Mental health awareness
- Victim support
- Confidentiality practices
- Safety planning
- Legal advocacy
- Sexual assault education
- Medical advocacy
Certification
CPR Certification
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Advocate
YWCA
03.2025 - Current
Trauma advocate
Bright Star Community Outreach
08.2022 - 2024
Educator
Right at School
03.2021 - 06.2021
Home Health Aide
Elder's Journey
10.2019 - 08.2020
Youth Program Leader
Boy Scouts of America
10.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor's - Psychology
Indiana State University