Ali Van Dusen
Omaha,NE
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Support and Recruitment Specialist
University of Nebraska Omaha
2023 - Current
- Coordinated recruitment efforts to attract diverse candidates through targeted outreach initiatives.
- Screened applications and resumes to identify qualified candidates for various academic positions.
- Facilitated interview processes, ensuring a positive candidate experience and adherence to university standards.
- Provided resources to students for each program of interest and connecting them with various offices to receive answers and program-specific information.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to enhance team productivity.
- Developed comprehensive interview training program for new hiring managers, elevating overall interviewing effectiveness.
Lead Family Advocate
Christopher House
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Referred clients to community resources for services, such as job placement, debt counseling, legal aid, housing, medical treatment, and financial assistance and provided concrete information, such as where to go and how to apply
- Developed and maintained mutually beneficial relationships with agencies and organizations across state.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired staff members offering exceptional talent and brought great skills to team.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessment results, and service referrals to ensure continuity of care across providers.
- Provided community resources and education to families to increase knowledge and advocacy skills.
- Developed and implemented educational programs for parents, enhancing parenting skills and child development understanding.
Child and Family Support Specialist
Department Of Health And Human Services
- Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills.
- Provided support to families navigating health and human services programs.
- Maintained detailed case notes documenting client interactions, interventions provided, progress made, and any barriers encountered during service delivery.
- Maintained confidential records and documentation in database.
- Offered support and direction to families and coordinated with court system and other community agencies for treatment.
Family Youth Specialist
Cedars Youth Services
- Delivered youth transitional assistance in areas of education, life skills and career development.
- Accommodated youths with academic and vocational trainings to deliver information on future career opportunities.
- Applied crisis intervention methods to de-escalate potentially dangerous scenarios.
- Secured housing, medical care and employment for clients by collaborating with various community agencies.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child, Youth, And Family Studies
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE12.2019
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE05.2026
Skills
- File and document management
- Employee onboarding
- Microsoft office
- Child development expertise
- Talent acquisition
- Strategic planning
- Academic support services
Certification
Certified Illinois Family Support Specialist level 5
NASPA- Student Affairs Administrations in Higher Education
Timeline
Lead Family Advocate
Christopher House
05.2022 - 02.2023
Student Support and Recruitment Specialist
University of Nebraska Omaha
2023 - Current
Child and Family Support Specialist
Department Of Health And Human Services
Family Youth Specialist
Cedars Youth Services
Bachelor of Science - Child, Youth, And Family Studies
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
University of Nebraska-Lincoln