JENNIFER HERNANDEZ
*************@*****.*** 708-***-**** Chicago, IL
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE: Results driven and multi-faceted graduate student and professional with 5+ years of experience in social services; committed to the advancement of equity and justice for marginalized populations through research, data, and policy. EXPERIENCE
Lead Case Manager HEARTLAND ALLIANCE
Chicago, IL 2018-Present
Provide direction, coordination and evaluation of family reunification activities and practices. Supervise the family reunification staff and ensure compliance with all funder requirements. Researching, policy writing, and policy implementation.
Family Support Specialist CHILDREN'S BUREAU
Los Angeles, CA 2017-2018
Conducting comprehensive intake and assessment to link families with necessary resources and services to address identified needs. Provide strengths-based support and advocacy to assist families in meeting empowerment plan goals.
Family Case Manager INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES Indianapolis, IN 2015-2017
Direct casework specializing in child protection, family and adolescent crisis response, delinquency and parent/child conflict. Establishing meaningful relationships with families and communities to assess primary safety and risk concerns, and acting when needed to ensure safety, permanency and well-being of children. Assistant Manager THE CELLULAR CONNECTION
Munster, IN 2012-2015
Leading multiple direct reports to produce high performance results. Developing, assigning and monitoring sales goals. Generating and analyzing sales, forecast and funnel-management reporting. Training our sales team on new products, services and selling skills. SKILLS
− Fluent in Spanish & English.
− Computer literacy & ability
to quickly learn new
software & applications.
− Supervising, training and
leading a team.
− Excellent oral and written
communication skills.
− Analyze metrics and deduce
a practical use from it.
− Manage task flow and
complete tasks on time.
− Administrative skills:
organizing, planning,
scheduling, writing emails,
managing files, and
maintaining confidentiality.
− History of serving
individuals and communities
with diverse identities.
− Committed to civil liberties
and civil rights.
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
B.S. Criminal Justice
Minor: Pre-Law
December 2015
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY
Master of Public Policy
August 2021
EDUCATION