Nicole Denham
Bloomington,IL
Summary
Compassionate and trauma-informed Human Service professional with experience supporting youth and families facing crisis, system involvement and high-stress situations. Adept at conducting assessments, developing service plans, and delivering culturally responsive care. Committed to ethical practice, client-centered support and creating safe and supportive environments for individuals.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Support Specialist
BrightPoint
Bloomington IL
11.2025 - Current
- Direct support to families experiencing crisis
- Conduct intake assessments, develop service plans
- Connect families to community resources
- Collaborate with mental health services as well as early interventions
- Maintain accurate documentation
Family Support Specialist
Addus
Charleston IL
04.2021 - Current
- Facilitate supervised parent child visitations
- Accurate Documentation, progress notes and reports in compliance with agency and state requirements
- provide hands on guidance to positive parenting techniques, child development, and healthy communication
- deliver crisis interventions and de-escalation support during high-stress family situations
Education
Master of Science - Human Services
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN11-2026
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN11-2021
Skills
- Client-focused service
- Community outreach
- Resource coordination
- Crisis intervention
- Case management
- Communication skills
Certification
Mandated reporter
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Family Support Specialist
BrightPoint
11.2025 - Current
Family Support Specialist
Addus
04.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Human Services
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Purdue University