Dedicated Social Services Professional with Field Experience
Resume:
Dante Hammons
Paramount, CA *****
*************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Diligent individual seeking a career in a related field where my education and work experience will be fully utilized and allow for upward mobility.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Support Staff
Positive Steps-Paramount, CA
October 2016 to Present
Work with challenged young adults 16 and up, men and woman Able to connect clients to outside services Ability to complete intakes and discharge
Good communication with probation/parole
Individual sessions to provide clients with insight and conflict resolution, also providing case management.
Program Monitor
The Weingart Center-Los Angeles, CA
November 2010 to Present
* Intake
* Facilitate AA, NA & CA Groups
* Guides Participants & Assists in Program Implementation.
* Monitor Program Floors: AB109, OPEN DOORS & EPIC Participants
* Communicates Verbally & in Writing with Numerous Law Enforcement Agencies
* Data Entry & Participation Tracking
Direct Support Professional
Southern California drug and alcohol program-Downey, CA November 2016 to February 2024
Conduct NA,CA,AA groups, take client to appointments, issue medication input group notes. De escalated irrational situations between clients.
Lead Resident
The Restoration Foundation-Los Angeles, CA
2010 to 2010
Sign Clients In/Out, Pat Down & Room Inspections.
* Monitor facility, Maintenance & Serve Client Meals
* Data Entry
Retail Sales Manager
Exclusive Wear-Los Angeles, CA
2006 to 2010
Shipping, Receiving & Stocking
* Daily Operations: Open/Close Store & Visuals (Store Display)
* Accounts Receivable
Firefighter I
U.S.D.A. Forestry Service-Santa Clarita, CA
2004 to 2005
Bear Divide Hot Shots - Type 1 Hand Crew
• Build Fire lines, Burn out Fire Areas, and Mop up Fires.
• Experienced firefighter in class A, B, C, & D fires.
• Assist supervisor w/numerous assignments & duties. Firefighter (Highlanders - Type 2 Hand Crew)
U.S.D.A. Forestry Service-Sylmar, CA
1999 to 2004
Assist supervisor w/numerous assignments & duties.
* Train staff on fire safety, tool sharpening, line construction, water bars, and trenching.
* Supervise a 20 person organized team
* Build Fire lines, Burn out Fire Areas, and Mop up Fires.
* Experienced firefighter in class A, B, C, & D fires. Hazardous Material Removal Worker
World Work Staffing Services-Gardena, CA
2000 to 2001
Load and unload hazardous waste.
* Sort chemicals according to categories and compatibility. Construction Trainee
Youth Employment Systems/Youth Build-Los Angeles, CA 1999 to 2001
Refurbish homes & businesses by painting interior/exterior.
* Framing, drywall, electrical, plumbing, and roofing.
* Participate in community beautification projects. Telephone Sales Representative
Alert Communication-Pasadena, CA
1998 to 1999
Answer calls to an inbound call center.
* Place orders according to customer's response.
* Input orders in computer, verify orders, and other duties as required. Christmas Casual Material Handler (Temp)
L. A., CA-Post, TX
1998 to 1998
Load and unload freighters.
* Sort parcel according to mailing address.
* Utilize 10-key for sorting parcel into machine for routing. Education
Technology
L. A. Valley College
2004
Certificate of Completion
United Education Institute
1997 to 1998
High School Diploma
Cleveland High School
1992 to 1996
Skills
• Gender issues counseling
• Load & unload
• Empathy
• Computer skills
• Harm reduction
• Communication skills
• Data collection
• Microsoft Outlook
• Teaching
• Time management
• Medication administration
• Working with people with disabilities
• Intake
• Microsoft Word
• English
• Typing
• Working with people with autism
• Addiction counseling
• Social work
• Mental health counseling
• Plumbing
• Writing skills
• Supervising experience
• Computer literacy
• Case management
• Crisis intervention
• Microsoft Excel
• Applied behavior analysis
• Children
• Medical terminology
• Psychopharmacology
• Regulatory reporting
• Management
• Experience with children
• Working with people with developmental disabilities
• Discharge planning
Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License
October 2023 to May 2029
First Aid Certification
February 2024 to February 2026
CPR Certification
February 2024 to February 2026
CDL A
Non-CDL Class C
Additional Information
SKILLS SUMMARY
Skilled at promoting self-motivation and high productivity in fast paced environments. Accustomed to using a creative and innovative approach to working with staff, generating teamwork and improving all types of work environments. Excellent computer skills using various software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internet. Efficient management and problem solving skills.
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