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Rodolfo Rodriguez

Chicago,IL

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

DCFS Housing Youth & Family Supervisor

SOS Children’s Villages of Illinois
03.2023 - Current
  • Promote permanency by maintaining, strengthening, and safeguarding family functioning; support youth development and ensure child safety and well-being.
  • Assist youth transitioning from or formerly in DCFS care with obtaining emergencies and permanent housing.
  • Evaluate clients’ emergency and long-term housing and subsistence needs; provide referrals, transportation, and shelter placement.
  • Support clients in job search and preparation; offer coaching in interviewing, grooming, and professional behavior.
  • Link clients to essential community resources for food, clothing, utility assistance, legal advocacy, and more.
  • Develop individualized Housing Action Plans and facilitate client engagement in the process.
  • Mediate with landlords and support clients in accessing utility services and housing stability programs.
  • Educate clients in life skills such as financial literacy, nutrition, meal prep, and healthcare access.
  • Report regularly to DCFS on case progress and documentation, including closing reports and aftercare planning.

Family Support Supervisor

SOS Children’s Villages of Illinois
04.2022 - Current
  • Develop comprehensive family assessments and treatment plans addressing child supervision, trauma, domestic violence, and neglect.
  • Assume full supervisory, administrative, and fiduciary responsibility for the In-Home Family Services (IHFS) program.
  • Lead training for staff on intake, assessment, goal setting, service planning, and discharge preparation.
  • Manage a small caseload, providing direct services aligned with client needs and goals.
  • Oversee implementation of psycho-educational and support groups for youth and families.
  • Ensure timely and accurate documentation in accordance with DCFS standards and billing requirements.
  • Conduct file reviews and audits; approve assessments, service plans, and discharge summaries.
  • Supervise outreach efforts and maintain relationships with referral sources, schools, and community stakeholders.

Family Support Specialist / Intake Coordinator

SOS Children’s Villages of Illinois
05.2021 - 04.2022
  • Enter and manage data in ETO Quality, DCFS, and HMIS databases; generate reports.
  • Conduct client intake interviews and maintain organized, up-to-date case files.
  • Provide referrals and connect clients with public and private assistance resources.
  • Develop and maintain a community resource database and support outreach activities.
  • Conduct risk and protective factor assessments; create and adjust individualized service plans.
  • Maintain thorough documentation including treatment plans, assessments, case notes, and court reports.
  • Perform quarterly audits of client files for compliance and accuracy.

Education

Master of Arts - Justice Administration and Public Safety

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
12.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Justice Studies, Criminology

Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL
05.2018

Skills

  • Bilingual: Spanish & English
  • DCFS Certified in Financial Literacy
  • IMCANS Assessment Certified
  • Verbal Intervention Training Certified
  • CPR Certified
  • 40-Hour Domestic Violence Certification
  • Trained in Addressing Vicarious Trauma in Adolescents

Timeline

DCFS Housing Youth & Family Supervisor

SOS Children’s Villages of Illinois
03.2023 - Current

Family Support Supervisor

SOS Children’s Villages of Illinois
04.2022 - Current

Family Support Specialist / Intake Coordinator

SOS Children’s Villages of Illinois
05.2021 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Justice Studies, Criminology

Northeastern Illinois University

Master of Arts - Justice Administration and Public Safety

Western Illinois University

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