Program Manager Mental Health
Resume:
CaraL. Dempski
ElkMound,WI 54739
********@*****.***
Objective: return to a position that’s a better fit for my physical and neurological capabilities after a massive stroke in December 2018.
Skills Summary:
- Rapidly engages interview subjects.
- Fast researcher.
- Solid photography skills.
- Builds and maintains positive working relationships with colleagues and community members.
- Daily contributor to the Daily Jefferson County Union sports section.
- Passionate about helping others.
Experience:
April3. 2023-present, Brotoloc North, Prairie View House
- Assistant program manager
- Oversee location programming, and day-to-day operations of 8-bed CBRF.
- Monitor behavior and activities of six adult males with mental health diagnoses, and addiction concerns. Coordinate house staff scheduling and coverage, as necessary.
-
November 2022 – Jan. 3, 2023, Morris Newspapers of Wisconsin, Prairie du Chien Courier Press
-sports editor
-Attend and photograph local sporting events for publication in newspaper February 2022 – November 2022 Adams Publishing group, Eau Claire Leader Telegram
-Sports Reporter
- Assist in section production
- Assist in providing coverage of between 15 and 20 local/regional teams
- research and write sports features
September 2021 – February 2022- ATTIC Correctional Services
-Supervised Living Specialist
-Assisted two formerly incarcerated individuals with reintegrating in their community.
October 2020 – October 2021 - DeWitt Media
-Reporter
- attended (virtually, and in person) meetings to report on for both DeWitt-owned newspapers
December 2018 – December 2019 - Adams Publishing Group
- Regional Sports Editor
March 2018 – December 2018 - Hometown News Group
- Regional Sports Editor
Cambridge News/Deerfield Independent
(purchased by Adams Publishing and operated by Hometown News Group)
- Provided reporting and photography for prep sports in two weekly newspapers
- Completed weekly layout for sports section
- Initiated news coverage and follow-up on local issues Lake Mills Leader
(purchased by Adams Publishing and operated by Hometown News Group)
- Provided reporting and photography for prep sports in two weekly newspapers
- Completed, weekly layout for sports section
- Initiated news coverage and followed through on local issues June 2018- August 2018 - Lake Mills Leader
- Interim Managing Editor
- Rebuilt the positive reputation of the newspaper among community members and as a of the local business community.
August 2016 – March 2018 - DeWitt Media
- Sports/General Assignment photographer and reporter
- Covered sports in four school districts
- Covered community and school news in Elk Mound and Glenwood City, WI April 2014 – August 2016 – Meridian Services, Inc. Program Counselor and Program Manager
- Supervised daily activities of high needs group home residents, and managed budget and staff in adult crisis group home.
February 2013- March 2014 – ContinuUs
Social Services Case Manager
- Assisted clients in finding appropriate, cost effective services to meet their needs
- Identified community resources to help clients meet needs and maintain independence goals
June2011 – February2013- Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare Initial Assessment Worker
- Assessed child safety in reported allegations of child abuse or neglect, created recommendations to maintain child and family safety
- October 2010 – June 2011 – Clinicare Corporation D/B/A Eau Claire Academy
Residential Treatment Worker
- Supervised Residents on treatment units
Role modeled positive social interactions
Led Community educational groups, and taught residents creative coping skills
Education
September 1996 – December 2000
UW-River Falls
B.S. Marketing Communications
September 2006- May 2009
UW-Eau Claire
Bachelor of Social Work
September 2009- August 2012
UW- Madison
Master of Social Work
Contact this candidate