Melvin Dale
Santa Rosa,CA
Summary
An individual with experience in human services field providing support and guidance to individuals in need. Strong understanding of effectively working with people from diverse backgrounds. Passionate about helping others in need.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Street Outreach Worker
Social Advocates For Youth
06.2023 - Current
- Conducting regular outreach, engaging with individuals experiencing homelessness.
- Assisted clients in obtaining housing by providing support throughout the application process and connecting them to available resources.
- Knowledge of HMIS and ability to navigate through the different programs, conduct intake with clients and doing data entry.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions and progress, ensuring efficient communication among team members and adherence to confidentiality standards.
- Participated in staff meetings and trainings to continuously improve professional skills and stay current on best practices in the field of street outreach work.
- Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.
- Provided support to social service clients in navigating available resources.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
Emergency Shelter Staff (overnight)
Social Advocates For Youth
10.2021 - Current
- Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources.
- Intervened in crisis situations to obtain support for clients and reduce escalation or recurrence risks.
- Supported clients through development of new life skills, obtaining resources and transitioning back to society.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Conducted in-depth assessments to determine if children were safe from harm and abuse at home.
- Documented all relevant information by filling out forms and completing case reports.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
Youth Worker 2
Federal Indian Graton Rancheria
06.2015 - 05.2020
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.
- Liaised with parents of youth and community leaders to organize youth empowerment programs and activities.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Tutors Children from 3rd grade to 12th Grade for an afterschool program.
- Pick up and drop off children attending afterschool program
- Plan activities for the children and lead them.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA12.2022
Skills
- Crisis Response
- Conflict Resolution
- Teamwork
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Relationship-Building
- Organization and Time management
- Coordinated Entry
- Referral networking
- Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
- CPR certification
Timeline
Street Outreach Worker
Social Advocates For Youth
06.2023 - Current
Emergency Shelter Staff (overnight)
Social Advocates For Youth
10.2021 - Current
Youth Worker 2
Federal Indian Graton Rancheria
06.2015 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Sonoma State University
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