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Yolanda Porter

Chicago,IL

Summary

Motivated individual with high-level integrity and strong desire to help resolve challenges. Compassionate and team-oriented individual offering extensive knowledge of services.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Service Casework Manager

Illinois Department Of Human Services
12.2015 - 08.2022
  • Coordinated with community leaders for successful implementation of social and community service initiatives.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' needs and matched them with appropriate resources for optimal results.
  • Reduced staff turnover rates by fostering a supportive work environment that valued professional development opportunities.
  • Championed continuous learning initiatives among caseworkers through engagement in workshops, and online courses.
  • Monitored case progress for timely completion and compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Completed efficient case review processes to ensure timely completion of tasks and adherence to deadlines, resulting in improved service quality.

Human Services Caseworker

Illinois Department Of Human Services
04.1988 - 12.2015


  • Facilitated classes to help clients develop life skills.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Delivered services to customers within specific timeframes.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
  • Acted as mandatory reporter of abuse.

Screener

Illinois Department Of Human Services
07.1987 - 04.1988

Received and processed applications from the city hospitals for patients who did not have medical coverage but received large medical bills.

Clerk

Illinois Department Of Human Services
10.1985 - 07.1987

Pulled case records as requested by casework staff.

Filed new and old case records in the file cabinets as needed. Sorted and delivered mail to the different departments. Order supplies to ensure that all forms were in stock as needed.

Education

BBA - Business Administration

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL
05.2010

Associate of Arts -

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL
08.2007

Skills

  • Highly effective communication
  • Diversity awareness
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Self-Directed

Timeline

Human Service Casework Manager

Illinois Department Of Human Services
12.2015 - 08.2022

Human Services Caseworker

Illinois Department Of Human Services
04.1988 - 12.2015

Screener

Illinois Department Of Human Services
07.1987 - 04.1988

Clerk

Illinois Department Of Human Services
10.1985 - 07.1987

BBA - Business Administration

Olivet Nazarene University

Associate of Arts -

Olivet Nazarene University
Yolanda Porter