Dennis Sierra
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Dependable and proactive Outreach Specialist with a strong emphasis on effective communication. Skilled in building rapport and maintaining positive relationships with both current and potential clients through consistent follow-up. Adept at increasing program participation and effectiveness by utilizing persuasive communication techniques. Excels in bringing in new contacts through polished presentations and engaging informational workshops.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outreach Specialist II
Heluna Health: SF Homeless Outreach Team
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Developed and implemented community engagement strategies
- Collaborated with organizations to host education and outreach events.
Outreach Practitioner
Urban Alchemy
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted outreach activities to engage community members
- Provided culturally sensitive outreach to diverse populations to improve access to healthcare services.
Facilitator
Mule Creek State Prison
01.2019 - 05.2023
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client goals
- Developed individual treatment goals based on client history and diagnosis
- Provided counseling support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
Education
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Science
Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA12.2019
Associate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Science
Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA12.2016
Skills
- Bitfocus Clarity
- Supportive Counseling
- Motivational Interviewing
- Client Assessments
- Public Outreach
- Substance Abuse Mentoring
Certification
- CA Child Abuse Mandated Reporter, 05/17/23
- DMH+UCLA 5/17/23, 05/17/23
- Naloxone Training 5/17/23, 05/17/23
- Harm Reduction for the Homeless Sector 5/17/23, 05/17/23
- Strategies for Self-Compassion DMH+UCLA 5/18/23, 05/18/23
- Bloodborne Pathogens CCSF DPH 5/18/23, 05/18/23
- Aerosol Transmitted Disease CCSFDPH 5/18/23, 05/18/23
- Opioid Overdose Recognition & Response SFDHM 5/19/23, 05/19/23
- Impact on Trauma on the Brain and Pathways to Healing DMH+UCLA 5/23/23, 05/23/23
- Motivational Interviewing 5/24/23, 05/24/23
- CPR & First Aid 5/24/23, 05/24/23
References
- Rocky Hunt, Director, Urban Alchemy, 415 535-5807, rockyhunt@urban-alchemy.us
- Eric Branman LCSW, 916 479-6446, ebranman@gmail.com
- Jessie Jones, CoCo County Deputy Sheriff, 924 812-2892, jessiepauljones@gmail.com
Personal Information
Title: Outreach Specialist II
Timeline
Outreach Specialist II
Heluna Health: SF Homeless Outreach Team
08.2023 - 04.2024
Outreach Practitioner
Urban Alchemy
04.2023 - 08.2023
Facilitator
Mule Creek State Prison
01.2019 - 05.2023
Associate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Science
Coastline Community College
- CA Child Abuse Mandated Reporter, 05/17/23
- DMH+UCLA 5/17/23, 05/17/23
- Naloxone Training 5/17/23, 05/17/23
- Harm Reduction for the Homeless Sector 5/17/23, 05/17/23
- Strategies for Self-Compassion DMH+UCLA 5/18/23, 05/18/23
- Bloodborne Pathogens CCSF DPH 5/18/23, 05/18/23
- Aerosol Transmitted Disease CCSFDPH 5/18/23, 05/18/23
- Opioid Overdose Recognition & Response SFDHM 5/19/23, 05/19/23
- Impact on Trauma on the Brain and Pathways to Healing DMH+UCLA 5/23/23, 05/23/23
- Motivational Interviewing 5/24/23, 05/24/23
- CPR & First Aid 5/24/23, 05/24/23
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Science
Coastline Community College
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