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Work History
Education
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Dinorah NICHOLS

McAllen,TX

Summary

To seek and maintain employment position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Customer Service Specialist for SAMHSA

Jbs International
01.2023 - Current
  • Adapted quickly to changes in company policies or procedures ensuring consistency in delivering accurate information to Callers.
  • Maintain other lines of communication including postal, faxes texts and chats.
  • Managed high call volume while maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor.
  • Handled escalated calls calmly finding resolutions to caller for SA/MH Treatment Centers.
  • Participated in regular team meetings to discuss challenges, share ideas, and strategize on how to improve overall call center performance.

Research Assistant II

Jbs International
07.2021 - 12.2021

Worked for CDC/NCFH Project.

  • Maintained open lines of communication and trained Recruiters on CDC/NCFH

Surveys to be conducted.

  • Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
  • Participated actively in regular meetings with Supervisors and Team Members remotely to discuss project updates, challenges faced and concerns.
  • Schedule daily interviews remotely for qualified participants in daily calender in preferred language.
  • Utilized statistical software for data analysis, generating accurate insights into complex datasets.

Family Service Advocate

Community Development Institute Head Start
01.2018 - 12.2020
  • Increased parent engagement in children''s education through organizing school events, meetings, and workshops.
  • Promoted parental involvement in decision-making processes by encouraging participation in program planning committees and advisory boards.
  • Supported healthy child development with early intervention programs, assessments, and referrals to appropriate services.
  • Visited homes of families and maintained appropriate contact as directed by agency procedures.
  • Identified available community resources and programs for families of disabled children.

Family Service Worker

TMC Migrant And Seasonal Head Start
11.1995 - 10.2018
  • Supported healthy child development with early intervention programs, assessments, and referrals to appropriate services.
  • Fostered a supportive environment for families experiencing mental health challenges with group therapy sessions and referrals to specialized care providers.
  • Streamlined case coordination processes between agencies involved in providing services to the same family, reducing duplicative efforts and improving overall outcomes.
  • Empowered families to achieve self-sufficiency by providing financial education and employment assistance.
  • Provided targeted assistance to families facing eviction or homelessness by connecting them with legal resources, housing assistance programs, or emergency financial aid.

Education

No Degree - Social Work/Criminal Justice

Pan American University
Edinburg, Tx

High School Diploma -

Mcallen High School
Mcallen, TX
05.1980

Skills

  • Call center experience
  • Bilingual
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Family / Client Advocacy
  • Case Management
  • Client Interviewing
  • Reliability
  • Multicultural Sensitivity

Certification

  • National Head Start Association
  • Basic Health Services Credential Awarded 2018
  • National Head Start Association
  • Basic Family Services Credential Awarded 2014

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional

References

Gisela Perez - Friend

956-289-0432

Leticia Segura - Co-Worker

956-266-5617

Mary Lou Mendoza- Supervisor

956-340-2773

Timeline

Customer Service Specialist for SAMHSA

Jbs International
01.2023 - Current

Research Assistant II

Jbs International
07.2021 - 12.2021

Family Service Advocate

Community Development Institute Head Start
01.2018 - 12.2020

Family Service Worker

TMC Migrant And Seasonal Head Start
11.1995 - 10.2018

No Degree - Social Work/Criminal Justice

Pan American University

High School Diploma -

Mcallen High School
Dinorah NICHOLS