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, ILOrganizing Apprentice -
AFL/ CIO Organizing Institute
Hartford, CTSkills
- 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