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MONIQUE DENNIS

Newark,CA

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

PARENT AIDE

YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES (YAP)
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • SUPPORT, INITIATE, ORGANIZE, PLAN, DEVELOP IMPLEMENT SERVICES TO ASSIGNED PARTICIPANTS.
  • ASSISTED JUVENILE IN GETTING THEIR DRIVERS LICENSE, CALIFORNIA ID'S, SOCIAL SERCURITY CARDS AND BIRTH CERTIFICATES.
  • WORKED CLOSELY WITH THEIR PROBATION OFFICERS TO HELP THE CLIENTS FULFILL CASE REQUIREMENTS.
  • TRANSPORT CLIENTS TO NECESSARY APPOINTMENTS SUCH AS TO DMV, SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE DR'S APPOINTMENT,
  • MET WITH SCHOOL PERSONNEL IN REFERENCE TO THEIR IEP'S.
  • ASSISTED WITH REFERALS TO HOUSING, MEDI-CAL, THERAPIES AND CASE RECOMMENDATIONS.

PARENT ADVOCATE

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (C.P.S)
06.2012 - 11.2018
  • IDENTIFIED AVILABLE COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN THE SYSTEM.
  • WORKED WITH MEN / WOMEN WHO ARE EITHER ON PROBATION, CHILDREN TAKEN OUT OF THE HOME BY C.P.S.
  • FACILITATED PARENTING CLASSES, SUPERVISED VISITS, COURT APPOINTMENTS,
  • REFERRALS FOR THERAPIST, HOUSING, DRUG PROGRAMS.
  • MANAGED HEAVY CASELOAD USING TIME MANAGEMENT, ORGANIZATIONAL AND TASK PRIORITIZATION SKILLS.
  • WORKED WITH THE REUNIFICATION WORKERIN GETTING NEEDS MET AFTER REUNIFYING WITH THEIR CHILDREN.

DRUG COUNSELOR / FACILITATOR

UJIMA FAMILY RECOVERY SERVICES (THE RECTORY)
01.2010 - 06.2012
  • Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
  • Developed and ran programs to increase awareness of causes and effects of drug and alcohol abuse.
  • Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
  • Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
  • Dispensed medications
  • Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
  • Provided crisis intervention to address clients' immediate needs and prevent harmful behaviors.
  • Supported aftercare planning for continued recovery after treatment.
  • Worked with probation / parolees to help them re-enter into society.
  • Taught substance abuse classes to help clients understand consequences of drug and alcohol use.
  • Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.

Timeline

PARENT AIDE

YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES (YAP)
03.2021 - 06.2021

PARENT ADVOCATE

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (C.P.S)
06.2012 - 11.2018

DRUG COUNSELOR / FACILITATOR

UJIMA FAMILY RECOVERY SERVICES (THE RECTORY)
01.2010 - 06.2012

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