Dinah Robbins
Chicago,IL
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Advocacy Intern
Wings Domestic Violence Safe House
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted intake assessments to identify children's needs and developed individualized care plans
- Facilitated age-appropriate group activities and therapeutic play sessions to help children process their experiences and develop coping skills
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care for children
- Maintained accurate records and documentation of children's progress and participation in programming
Childcare Worker
Self Employed
09.2015 - Current
- Worked closely with children of all ages, including neurodiverse children at various levels.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
Counselor
Center For Discovery
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Supported patients emotional and physical needs however necessary, educating and supporting their use of DBT, CBT, and ACT techniques.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living, and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
In-Home Caretaker
Self Employed
10.2017 - 03.2020
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands, getting from place to place, and assuring they continue to eat and take necessary medications
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Intern
Take Back The Halls
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Planned and facilitated weekly discussions to a group of teens on various topics focused around the prevention of teen dating violence.
Sexual Assault Victim Advocate
YWCA
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided immediate crisis intervention, reinforcement of medical and/or legal explanations, and emotional support to victims of sexual assault
Assistant Preschool Teacher
JCC Summer Camp
06.2012 - 09.2016
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
DePaul University
Chicago, IL05.2020
Skills
- Active listening and learning
- Critical thinking
- Social perceptiveness
- Interpersonal Communication
Certification
Registered Behavioral Technician
Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention
Crisis Prevention and Intervention
CPR
Illinois 40 hour Certified Domestic Violence Training
Timeline
Child Advocacy Intern
Wings Domestic Violence Safe House
05.2024 - 08.2024
Counselor
Center For Discovery
09.2021 - 12.2022
In-Home Caretaker
Self Employed
10.2017 - 03.2020
Intern
Take Back The Halls
09.2016 - 06.2017
Sexual Assault Victim Advocate
YWCA
09.2016 - 01.2017
Childcare Worker
Self Employed
09.2015 - Current
Assistant Preschool Teacher
JCC Summer Camp
06.2012 - 09.2016
Master of Arts - Social Work
Loyola University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
DePaul University
Registered Behavioral Technician
Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention
Crisis Prevention and Intervention
CPR
Illinois 40 hour Certified Domestic Violence Training
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