Diamond Cotton

Diamond Cotton

Legislative Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Case Management/Law Enforcement/Justice Administration/Public Administration Professional

  • Education

    • Simeon Career Academy High School

      2012 - 2016
      High School Diploma Culinary Arts/Chef Training
    • Western Illinois University

      2016 - 2020
      Bachelor of Science - BS Law Enforcement & Justice Administration 3.00/4.00

      Double Minor in Homeland Security & African Studies

    • Western Illinois University

      2021 - 2023
      Master of Arts - MA Criminal Justice and Corrections 3.7
  • Experience

    • 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.

    • YWCA USA

      Nov 2020 - now
      Case Manager
    • 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

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Inclusion Strategy Certification

      YWCA USA
      Mar 2021
    • Mental Health First Aid Certification

      YWCA USA
      May 2023
    • Cyber Security Awareness Certification

      YWCA USA
      Dec 2020
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Treasurer

      Issued by Good Girl Movement on Jan 2019
      Good Girl MovementAssociated with Diamond Cotton
    • Social Media Chair

      Issued by Christian Faith Campus Ministries on Jan 2019
      Christian Faith Campus MinistriesAssociated with Diamond Cotton
    • Assistant Treasurer

      Issued by Christian Faith Campus Ministries on Jan 2019
      Christian Faith Campus MinistriesAssociated with Diamond Cotton
    • Secretary

      Issued by United Voices of Western Inspirational Singers (UVOWIS) on Jan 2017
      United Voices of Western Inspirational Singers (UVOWIS)Associated with Diamond Cotton