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Alton S. Dueks

Chicago

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Coordinator

University of Chicago Medicine
Chicago
09.2002 - Current
  • Spearheaded enhancements to HIV screening in the pediatric ED, leading to a 290% increase in screenings.
  • Proactively adapted to project changes and introduced workflow improvements.
  • Initiated key process improvements through collaborative problem-solving and solution presentations.

Youth Program Case Manager

Center on Halsted
Chicago
07.2015 - 08.2022
  • Delivered comprehensive case management to LGBTQ youth ages 13–24.
  • Conducted assessments and referred youth to appropriate support services.
  • Led community outreach and promotional initiatives.
  • Provided leadership to ensure safe and effective program delivery.

Case Manager

Youth Outreach Services (Y.O.S.)
Chicago
04.2003 - 07.2015
  • Supported independent living for older teens by developing life, legal, vocational, and educational plans.
  • Maintained communication with clients, families, DCFS, and court officials.
  • Juvenile Justice Counselor
  • Case managed court-referred youth, ensuring compliance with educational, vocational, and substance use mandates.
  • Liaised with probation officers and attended court sessions with clients.
  • Delivered detailed reports to judges and monitored youth progress.

Case Manager

Residents for Effective Shelter Transitions (R.E.S.T.)
Chicago
04.2001 - 07.2002
  • Provided intake, assessment, and short-term planning for homeless clients.
  • Maintained client documentation for compliance with CDHS and other funders.

Foster Parent

Teen Living Programs
Chicago
11.1999 - 08.2000
  • Provided structured, supportive housing for homeless young adults.

Education

B.A. - Political Science

Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL

Organizing Apprentice -

AFL/ CIO Organizing Institute
Hartford, CT

Skills

  • Project management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Case management
  • Community outreach
  • Client assessment
  • Data analysis
  • Report writing
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Crisis intervention

Timeline

Youth Program Case Manager

Center on Halsted
07.2015 - 08.2022

Case Manager

Youth Outreach Services (Y.O.S.)
04.2003 - 07.2015

Project Coordinator

University of Chicago Medicine
09.2002 - Current

Case Manager

Residents for Effective Shelter Transitions (R.E.S.T.)
04.2001 - 07.2002

Foster Parent

Teen Living Programs
11.1999 - 08.2000

B.A. - Political Science

Southern Illinois University

Organizing Apprentice -

AFL/ CIO Organizing Institute

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