Dewy Almanzar
Indianapolis,Indiana
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Domestic Violence Advocate
Family Promise Hendricks County
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address clients'' unique needs, resulting in more tailored interventions and improved outcomes.
- Provided crisis intervention services, offering immediate support and guidance to individuals experiencing domestic violence situations.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities, enhancing knowledge base related to best practices in domestic violence prevention and response efforts.
- Enhanced client self-sufficiency through comprehensive case management services, including referrals to housing and employment opportunities.
- Maintained detailed case records, contributing to efficient communication among team members and effective coordination of client care.
- Assisted clients in obtaining protective orders by guiding them through the legal process and accompanying them to court hearings.
- Served as a liaison between clients and community partners, facilitating connections that advanced recovery goals while addressing systemic barriers faced by survivors of domestic violence.
- Evaluated program outcomes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes to enhance service delivery.
- Facilitated support groups for survivors, fostering a safe environment for sharing experiences and healing strategies.
- Increased awareness of domestic violence issues by conducting community outreach and educational presentations.
- Promoted cultural sensitivity within the organization by incorporating diverse perspectives into programming design and implementation efforts.
- Empowered clients through advocacy efforts, ensuring their voices were heard by medical professionals, law enforcement personnel, and social service providers.
- Coordinated volunteer recruitment and training efforts, expanding the organization''s capacity to serve clients and reach new populations in need of support.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Implemented community outreach programs to promote mental health awareness.
Family Case Manager
Indiana Department of Child Services
02.2016 - 08.2025
- Implemented tailored interventions based on client needs that led to positive outcomes such as increased school attendance or improved mental health status.
- Assisted families in navigating complex legal processes related to custody disputes or domestic violence situations.
- Improved child safety by closely monitoring at-risk families and providing timely interventions when necessary.
- Coordinated with other professionals, such as therapists, medical providers, and school personnel, to holistically address the unique needs of each family.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients through empathetic listening, non-judgmental support, and consistent follow-up on their progress.
- Utilized excellent time management skills to effectively juggle multiple cases concurrently while consistently meeting deadlines.
- Evaluate child welfare concerns by conducting thorough home visits.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
Language Access Cordinator
Indiana Department of Health
06.2020 - 04.2025
- Optimized facility utilization by effectively managing room assignments and resource allocation.
- Collaborated with clinical teams to ensure appropriate patient placement based on acuity and service requirements.
- Conducted regular audits of appointment schedules to identify areas for improved efficiency or accuracy in data entry.
- Ensured timely resolution of patient complaints or concerns related to access issues through diligent investigation and follow-up communication efforts.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance the Access Coordinator role''s effectiveness within the organization.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively engaging with peers during team meetings, sharing best practices, and offering constructive feedback on opportunities for continued growth.
- Provided exceptional customer service to patients, families, and referring providers, fostering positive relationships.
Community Outreach Coordinator
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
01.2020 - 10.2023
- Served as a liaison between the organization and key stakeholders, fostering trust through open communication and transparent decision-making processes.
- Advocated for underrepresented populations within the community, ensuring their voices were heard when shaping organizational policies or planning new programs.
- Strengthened relationships with community partners through regular communication and collaboration on joint initiatives.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of best practices in community outreach, regularly attending professional development workshops and networking events to stay informed about new strategies or tools that could enhance program impact.
- Developed long-lasting partnerships with local leaders, management team and peers with active engagement, exemplary communication and consistent issue resolution.
- Evaluated the success of outreach initiatives using data-driven metrics and made recommendations for future improvements.
- Increased public awareness of local resources by organizing and promoting community events.
- Collaborated with diverse groups of individuals across different sectors to identify common goals and develop innovative solutions to pressing challenges within the community.
- Facilitated community involvement and education of non-profit theatre events by maintaining and developing community partnerships.
- Connected individuals with available and relevant resources.
- Conducted workshops and seminars to educate community on relevant issues.
- Established feedback loop with community members to continuously improve outreach efforts.
Special Education Teacher
Perry Township Schools
07.2014 - 05.2018
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Behavior Health Specialist
Larue D. Carter Hospital
01.2006 - 07.2010
- Designed tailored intervention protocols based on a comprehensive understanding of each client''s unique strengths, challenges, and goals.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, interventions provided, and relevant clinical data for record-keeping purposes.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during critical incidents, promoting safety and stabilization for affected individuals.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices and interventions in the behavioral health setting.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of behavioral health.
- Educated clients on self-help strategies and coping skills to enhance resilience and promote long-term recovery.
- Managed caseload effectively by prioritizing tasks according to urgency while maintaining high-quality care standards for all clients served.
Support Staff Assistant
Marion County Health Department
04.2005 - 06.2010
- Managed inventory control procedures, ensuring accuracy of stock levels and prompt replenishment when necessary.
- Increased efficiency by maintaining accurate record-keeping systems for documentation and reporting purposes.
- Contributed to team success with strong collaboration skills, supporting colleagues in achieving project goals.
- Assisted in the development of training materials to improve employee performance and skill sets.
- Managed schedules and appointments, ensuring optimal time management for staff members.
- Successfully completed multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, adhering to strict confidentiality protocols at all times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Indiana Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne, IN05-2015
Skills
- Victim advocacy
- Mental health awareness
- Human trafficking awareness
- Sexual assault response
- Safety planning
- Self-care strategies
- Data collection
- Child welfare expertise
- Empathy development
- Shelter arrangements
- Elder abuse prevention
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Case documentation
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Patient support
- Documentation skills
- Team building
- Client advocacy
- Self motivation
- Behavior management
- Interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution
- Crisis intervention
- Mental health treatment
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
- Trauma informed care framework
- Service planning
- Child development
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Behavioral analysis
- Community outreach
- High-risk populations identification
- Medicare and medicaid applications
- Family reunification specialist
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
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Timeline
Domestic Violence Advocate
Family Promise Hendricks County
01.2024 - Current
Language Access Cordinator
Indiana Department of Health
06.2020 - 04.2025
Community Outreach Coordinator
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
01.2020 - 10.2023
Family Case Manager
Indiana Department of Child Services
02.2016 - 08.2025
Special Education Teacher
Perry Township Schools
07.2014 - 05.2018
Behavior Health Specialist
Larue D. Carter Hospital
01.2006 - 07.2010
Support Staff Assistant
Marion County Health Department
04.2005 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Indiana Institute of Technology
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