Diamond Cotton

Experience

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  City of Chicago: Alderman David Moore 17th Ward

  May 2020 - Aug 2020

  Legislative Intern

  Performed secretarial duties of phone communications, organizing, filing, copying, and other duties assigned. Attended confidential leadership meetings with the Alderman, mayor of Chicago, and other elected officials regarding city COVID-19 safety measures & city issues. Assisted with community projects handing out masks in the community. Attended political publicity events with the Alderman within the ward community.

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  YWCA USA

  Nov 2020 - now

  Case Manager
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  Cook County Government

  Oct 2023 - Jun 2024

  Adult Probation Officer

  Provide direct services to survivors of sexual violence and other women/children in need. Maintain accurate and complete case files while documenting services provided. Provide clients with trauma informed support case management and advocacy. Collaborate timely with clients to develop and implement goal-oriented and integrated plans, based on the client overall needs and interests. Maintain an active caseload of designated clients. Maintain comprehensive member records as required. Maintain all data entry and statistical records for multiple funding sources regarding case management services performed. Keep confidential as required by law and funding sources. Collaborate with other Case Managers and participate in team meeting. Assess survivors basic needs for emergency resources. Participate in community resource event and while be a brand ambassador. Provide training to newly hired Case Managers that joined the team. Work closely with local government officials to share services offered by the organization. Show less