Delany McClure
West Palm Beach,Florida
Summary
Passionate and experienced social worker with over five years of experience collaborating with clients, community partners, nonprofit leaders, and city officials, navigating complex social systems to create meaningful change. My work across shelters, resource centers, nonprofits, and government agencies has given me a greater understanding of how to provide compassionate care and advocacy to vulnerable populations. I am eager to build on this foundation by deepening my clinical expertise and advancing my career through acceptance into Florida State University’s MSW program.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Victim Advocate
Palm Beach County
West Palm Beach, Florida
10.2025 - Current
- Delivered individual supportive counseling to a caseload of up to 40 individuals, conducting needs and danger assessments, and developing individualized safety and crisis intervention plans.
- Responded on-call to client crises, provided advocacy through forensic and legal processes—including sexual assault exam accompaniment and court support—and coordinated multi-agency referrals to ensure continuity of care and wraparound services.
- Documented all client interactions, assessments, and interventions in Case Manager Pro, collaborating with community partners, law enforcement, and service providers to maintain ethical, client-focused care in high-stress, trauma-exposed situations.
Housing Case Manager
Faith, Hope, Love, Charity Inc.
West Palm Beach, Florida
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Managed a caseload of up to 25 clients, providing client-centered advocacy and developing individualized housing stability plans to address barriers, promote tenant readiness, and support long-term housing success.
- Guided veterans experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity through the HUD-VASH application and housing placement process, providing hands-on support to ensure seamless move-ins and successful tenancy.
- Cultivated and maintained partnerships with local landlords, the VA, and community agencies to secure housing resources, coordinate supportive services, and address systemic barriers to stable housing.
Outreach Case Coordinator
City and County of Denver
Denver, Colorado
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Partnered with the Mayor’s office to implement strategies achieving the city’s goal of housing 1,000 individuals in 2023–2024, contributing to policy development, resource allocation, and program outcomes.
- Conducted targeted street outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness, engaging clients in encampments, and successfully linking them to the Street2Lease program, ensuring free housing for the duration of a year.
- Managed a caseload of 20 clients, providing newly housed folks with individualized case management, housing navigation, and connections to resources to promote housing stability, food security, and long-term client success.
Shelter Coordinator
Colorado Village Collaborative
Denver, Colorado
12.2021 - 10.2023
- Provided crisis intervention, trauma-informed support, and de-escalation during night shifts, ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals experiencing homelessness in a regulated tent community, eventually earning a promotion to day shifts.
- Fostered community engagement and social cohesion by coordinating wellness programs, recreational activities, support groups, and a community garden, promoting resilience, and empowerment among clients.
- Conducted coordinated entry assessments using HMIS and OneHome, connecting clients to appropriate housing and supportive services, and ensuring successful transitions from SOS camps into long-term stability.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Sociology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05-2018
Skills
- Trauma-Informed Care & Harm Reduction
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
- Case Management & Safety Plans
- Client Advocacy & Continuation of Care
- Community & Interagency Collaboration
- Documentation & Data Management
Timeline
Victim Advocate
Palm Beach County
10.2025 - Current
Housing Case Manager
Faith, Hope, Love, Charity Inc.
05.2025 - 10.2025
Outreach Case Coordinator
City and County of Denver
10.2023 - 05.2025
Shelter Coordinator
Colorado Village Collaborative
12.2021 - 10.2023
Bachelor Of Arts - Sociology
University of Florida