Tonisha Atkins
Bilingual Social Service Specialist at Dane County Dept of Human Srvs- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Italian Elementary proficiency
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German Elementary proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Introduction to Genetics and Evolution
Coursera Course CertificatesApr, 2016- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Dane County Dept of Human Srvs
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Bilingual Social Service Specialist
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May 2019 - Present
Teach child management skills and techniques to parents. Provide oral and written feedback to parents regarding family interaction. Partner with clients to build on skills including household management, budgeting, organization, etc. Perform Spanish interpreting and translating services as needed. Provide transportation and supervision for client visits with children. Teach child management skills and techniques to parents. Provide oral and written feedback to parents regarding family interaction. Partner with clients to build on skills including household management, budgeting, organization, etc. Perform Spanish interpreting and translating services as needed. Provide transportation and supervision for client visits with children.
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Fond du Lac County
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United States
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Access Family Support Worker
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Aug 2016 - May 2019
Manage child welfare cases including conducting interviews, home visits, and providing referrals for relevant services and community resources. Focus on Family Finding efforts to place children with kin, including connecting with known family, using data systems, and building genograms to find viable placement options. Provide Access support by taking reports of child abuse and neglect and writing up reports in compliance with state standards. Provide transportation and supervision for client visits with children. Complete required paperwork for out of home placements and adhere to deadlines. Provide Spanish interpreting and translating services as needed. Show less
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Solutions Center Shelter and Support Services
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United States
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Victim Advocate
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Jun 2016 - Nov 2016
• Provide information and advocacy services and support to victims of domestic abuse, human trafficking, stalking, sexual assault, and their children or families. • Provide crisis line, office and shelter coverage. Provide immediate crisis needs of clients. Manage incoming calls and walk-ins and complete necessary documentation. • Provide information and referrals for community resources. • Provide education to clients about the dynamics of domestic abuse and their options available. • Assist clients with safety planning, identifying options and problem-solving. • Provide support and positive role modeling to assist with managing group dynamics of residents and children. • Interact sensitively with traumatized populations and handles crisis appropriately. • Model and actively promote positive, nurturing interactions between adults and children in shelter. • Understand and utilize principles of trauma informed care and the empowerment philosophy of advocacy. • Assist with shelter intakes, orientations and discharge of shelter residents. Complete exit surveys for residents moving out of shelter. • Assist clients in identifying and fulfilling needs. • Work with clients by phone, email, and in-person meetings. Show less
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Albert Lea Senior High School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Success Coach (Bilingual-Spanish)
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Sep 2015 - Jun 2016
Work with students, families and school staff to provide educational support to ensure student success and graduation. Work with staff to identify areas of concern and work with parents and students in those areas. Provide support to students who are experiencing emotional, academic, or relational difficulties. Interpret during parent meetings with school staff and counselors. Translation of students education program reports. Work with students, families and school staff to provide educational support to ensure student success and graduation. Work with staff to identify areas of concern and work with parents and students in those areas. Provide support to students who are experiencing emotional, academic, or relational difficulties. Interpret during parent meetings with school staff and counselors. Translation of students education program reports.
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Xunta de Galicia
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Spain
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Utilities
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700 & Above Employee
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North American Language and Culture Assistant
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Oct 2014 - May 2015
Assist professors with English classes for students between ages 11-16 motivate students and encourage their interest in English and United States culture using technology, enthusiasm, and good relationships Help students develop their knowledge and use of the English language Run a conversation group for the teachers to develop conversation competency Assist professors with English classes for students between ages 11-16 motivate students and encourage their interest in English and United States culture using technology, enthusiasm, and good relationships Help students develop their knowledge and use of the English language Run a conversation group for the teachers to develop conversation competency
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Lake Breeze Dairy
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United States
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Dairy Product Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Translator/Interpreter
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Apr 2013 - Sep 2014
Document translation Spanish-English/ English-Spanish Interpreting work at employee meetings and interviews Document translation Spanish-English/ English-Spanish Interpreting work at employee meetings and interviews
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Junta de Andalucía
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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North American Language and Culture Assistant
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Oct 2013 - May 2014
Assist professors with classes in mathematics, technology, social sciences, physical education, and English motivate students and encourage their interest in English and United States culture using technology, enthusiasm, and good relationships Help students develop their knowledge and use of the English language Provide English language support in the classroom and with faculty members Assist professors with classes in mathematics, technology, social sciences, physical education, and English motivate students and encourage their interest in English and United States culture using technology, enthusiasm, and good relationships Help students develop their knowledge and use of the English language Provide English language support in the classroom and with faculty members
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Freund Financial
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United States
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Insurance
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Accounting Assistant
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Jun 2011 - Sep 2013
Make general ledger entries for two businesses using PeachTree software Attend to accounts payable- enter invoices and print out checks to be mailed using PeachTree software Manage accounts receivable using DacEasy software, entering invoices and printing out customer statements Create daily reconciliation reports for two businesses using Microsoft Excel Count and document money from two business, record money and checks and create bank deposits Other general accounting tasks and responsibilities Show less
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Education
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2010 - 2012
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Spanish and International Studies -
2011 - 2011
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Courses towards B.A. in Spanish and International Studies, B.A. in Spanish and International Studies -
2008 - 2010
University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies
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