DeShaunda Cooper
PROFILE
Results-oriented professional with over 6 years of experience and a proven knowledge of advocacy, crisis intervention, and treatment planning. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Human Resources role at your company or agency.
CONTACT
PHONE: 205-***-****
EMAIL: *************@*****.***
EDUCATION
Miles College Fairfield, Alabama
June 2006- May 2010
Bachelors of Social Work
WORK EXPERIENCE
Career Transition Specialist
Gadsden Job Corps Center 06/2024 - Present
Birmingham, Alabama
Providing assistance to graduates and former enrollees in obtaining employment, advance training, college and joining the military. Assisting with job leads, interview techniques, and transportation to interviews. Aiding and support with FASFA, other financial aids and ASVAB.
Social Worker I
Department of Human Resources 03/2019 - 04/2024
Bessemer, Alabama
Interview clients individually, in families or in groups, assessing needs to determine what services are required to meet those needs. Serve as liaison between students, homes, schools, family services, physicians and other contacts to help children who faces disabilities, abuse or poverty. Maintaining case history records, addressing legal issues such as child abuse and neglect. Assisting with court hearings and providing testimony to inform custody arrangements. Develop and review service plans in consultation with clients and perform follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided.
Case Manager
AltaPointe Health Systems 12/2018 - 02/2019
Sylacauga, Alabama
Counsel clients in individual or group sessions to assist in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness, poverty, unemployment, or physical abuse. Monitor, evaluate and record client progress with respect to treatment goals. Assist clients in adhering to treatment plans, such as setting appointments, arranging transportation and providing support. Modify treatment plans according to changes in client's status.
References
Iman Payne
Jefferson County Department of Human Resources
Sonya Crutchfield
Jefferson County Department of Human Resources
Steven Foy
Gadsden Job Corps