Meghan Deckinga
Community School Coordinator at Kent School Services Network- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Human Services Management Certificate
The Network for Social Work ManagementMay, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Kent School Services Network
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community School Coordinator
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Aug 2021 - Present
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Case Manager
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Sep 2020 - Jul 2021
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Arise Chicago
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United States
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Public Policy
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1 - 100 Employee
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Worker Center Intern
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Sep 2019 - Apr 2020
• Entered demographic data from membership applications and event participation into database.• Supported workers and organizers by negotiating meetings with employers about labor rights. • Researched local resources and information for workers to create a resource guide including unemployment benefits, mental health, food, and housing resources. • Entered demographic data from membership applications and event participation into database.• Supported workers and organizers by negotiating meetings with employers about labor rights. • Researched local resources and information for workers to create a resource guide including unemployment benefits, mental health, food, and housing resources.
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Bethany Christian Services
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Refugee Foster Care Licensing Specialist
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May 2017 - Jul 2019
• Maintained frequent communication with foster parents including annual licensing visits, monthly contacts, and quarterly networking events among foster families.• Developed new tracking spreadsheets and checklists in order to increase efficiency when managing inquiries. • Completed quarterly and annual reports for each foster family to maintain up to date records.
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Case Management Intern
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Aug 2016 - May 2017
• Facilitated home visits with clients and foster parents as well as weekly meetings to assess progress. • Enhanced interpersonal and inter-professional skills through effective written and verbal communication. • Researched community resources for clients and sponsors such as mental health services, counseling, and medical resources.
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Education
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Master's degree, Social Work -
Calvin University
Bachelor's degree, Social Work and Spanish