DAWN SMITH
Harbor City,CA
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
IN-HOME CARE PROVIDER
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
09.2015 - Current
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in their homes.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
JOB COACH, INCLUSIVE EMPLOYMENT
Los Angeles County
01.2002 - 06.2023
- Monitored client progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.
- Cultivated strong relationships with community organizations and resources to provide additional support services for clients when needed.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to support job coaching.
- Monitored and tracked client progress through consistent follow-up sessions, adjusting strategies as needed to ensure continued success in achieving employment goals.
- Assisted clients in overcoming barriers to employment by addressing issues such as lack of experience or gaps in work history through effective strategizing.
- Conducted thorough assessments of client strengths, weaknesses, interests, and values to determine appropriate career paths and goals effectively.
- Empowered entry-level job seekers by developing essential soft skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, time management, and adaptability through targeted coaching sessions.
- Enhanced client success rates by creating personalized job search strategies and providing tailored advice.
Deputy Probation Officer
Los Angeles County Probation Department
06.1990 - 04.2012
- Maintained accurate and detailed case documentation, allowing for informed decision-making in court proceedings.
- Enhanced community safety by conducting thorough risk assessments for probationary clients.
- Provided expert testimony in court hearings, contributing to fair sentencing decisions based on individual case factors.
- Collaborated closely with local law enforcement agencies to address public safety concerns related to at-risk individuals under supervision.
- Ensured compliance to probation conditions, promptly addressing any violations or concerns.
- Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
- Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
- Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards.
- Supervised offenders to reduce risk to community.
- Completed reports on behalf of court and associated legal entities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
California State University
Santa Barbara, CA05-1988
Skills
- Health and safety monitoring
- Personal grooming support
- Effective communication
- Home safety assessment
- Time management
- Compassionate caregiving
- Housekeeping tasks
- Personal hygiene assistance
Timeline
IN-HOME CARE PROVIDER
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
09.2015 - Current
JOB COACH, INCLUSIVE EMPLOYMENT
Los Angeles County
01.2002 - 06.2023
Deputy Probation Officer
Los Angeles County Probation Department
06.1990 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
California State University
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