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DeJohn Parish Holmes
Domestic Violence Counselor, Women In Need Inc.
Location: Brooklyn, NY United States
Joined: Jun 24th, 2010

About (request update)

I love to write poetry and short stories. I think I'm much older in experience than my actually age because of the struggles I've been through in my life. I'm very open person on paper but I'm very guarded in person because I've been hurt in my life so many times.

My Interview Question

Why does it feel like when I'm making progress I feel like I'm taking three steps back?

Current Whereabouts:

Currently I'm into writing.

Life & Professional Aspirations:

One day I want to start my own printing company from home. I also aspire to write a book.

Education (request update)

High School: West Side High in New York, NY class of 1994

Experience

I currently work with Women In Need Inc. as Domestic Violence Counselor
I have 6 years of experience working in the Community, Social Services, and Nonprofit industry.

DV Counselor | Women In Need Inc.
From January 2009 to Current • 17 year(s)
Develop monthly service plans with clients and provide individual counseling/case management. Recruit eligible clients from NYC Shelter System and maintain twice monthly contact.

Temp DV Counselor | Women In Need Inc
From January 2008 to December 2009 • 1 year(s)
Provided individual counseling/case management and monthly home visits. Performed domestic violence assessments and emergency/crisis intervention.

Senior Caseworker | HeartShare Human Svcs.
From January 2007 to December 2008 • 1 year(s)
Maintained twice monthly contact with foster children and ensured they received medical, mental health, and dental services. Represented agency in family court proceedings and assisted with housing applications.

Caseworker | Edwin Gould Children & Family Svs.
From January 2006 to December 2007 • 1 year(s)
Completed timely documentation for all families served and attended trial/discharge conferences. Supervised family visits and participated in permanency planning conferences.

Senior Caseworker | Family Support Sys.
From January 2002 to December 2007 • 5 year(s)
Made referrals for newborn infants to Early Intervention Services and referred clients to related services. Completed Family Assessment and Service Plans and assisted with housing applications.

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