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Carla Delara

Aurora

Summary

Social-service professional with experience in family advocacy, crisis intervention, case management, and community resource coordination. Skilled in building rapport, conducting needs assessments, and supporting families through complex challenges. Known for empathetic communication, cultural sensitivity, and consistent follow-through. Criminal Justice and Sociology background with hands-on experience in both community-based and high-pressure environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Family Advocate

Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet
07.2025 - Current
  • Developed and implemented family support programs to strengthen engagement and satisfaction.
  • Delivered crisis intervention services, ensuring families received immediate assistance and safety-focused resources.
  • Conducted comprehensive needs assessments to identify barriers and create individualized support plans.
  • Analyzed program outcomes and recommended improvements based on family and provider feedback.
  • Supported families of children with disabilities by identifying appropriate community resources and programs.
  • Built trusting relationships through active listening, empathy, and culturally sensitive communication during office and home visits.
  • Maintained timely, accurate case documentation to ensure continuity of care among service providers,

Police Officer

Joliet Police Department
07.2024 - 05.2025

▪ Responded to calls for service and conducted preliminary and follow-up investigations.

▪ Prepared detailed written reports, field notes, and legal documents including citations, affidavits, and warrants.

▪ Exercised sound judgment in high-pressure situations, including determining appropriate levels of force.

▪ Testified in court and collaborated with emergency personnel during accidents and disasters.

▪ Engaged in community-oriented policing and self-initiated traffic and criminal investigations.

Family Support Specialist

Family Focus
01.2022 - 07.2024
  • Completed initial contact with referred families and assessed needs to develop tailored recommendations.
  • Provided parenting instruction, coaching, mentoring, and skill-building to support family goals.
  • Delivered community resource referrals and supported families in building sustainable support systems.
  • Participated in case conferences, school meetings, and court appearances as needed.
  • Coordinated case management with supervisors and contributed to ongoing evaluation of family progress.

Cashier

Central DuPage Hospital
08.2019 - 01.2022
  • Processed cash, credit, and check transactions and maintained accurate drawer counts.
  • Resolved customer concerns and ensured a clean, organized checkout environment.
  • Prepared transaction reports and assisted with returns, refunds, and product inquiries

Line Server

Qdoba Mexican Eats
12.2016 - 08.2019
  • Accurately fulfilled customer orders and maintained positive interactions.
  • Prepared food according to standardized recipes and adhered to food-safety protocols.
  • Assisted with inventory, restocking, training new staff, and maintaining clean workstations

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice & Sociology

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL
05-2022

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
12-2019

Skills

  • Family Advocacy & Support
  • Case Management&Documentation
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Needs Assessments
  • Early Childhood & Family Development
  • Community Resource Navigation
  • Multicultural Sensitivity
  • Rapport&Relationship Building
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Program Coordination

Interests

Running long distances, traveling, music, and sharing meals with friends

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

References: Available upon request.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Family Advocate

Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet
07.2025 - Current

Police Officer

Joliet Police Department
07.2024 - 05.2025

Family Support Specialist

Family Focus
01.2022 - 07.2024

Cashier

Central DuPage Hospital
08.2019 - 01.2022

Line Server

Qdoba Mexican Eats
12.2016 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice & Sociology

Benedictine University

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

College of DuPage
Carla Delara