1. YAMILETH LOTHE
1066 Jerico Lane, Sun Prairie WI 53590
(608) 220-3180
ylothe@madisoncollege.edu
ylothe@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE:
Dedicated client advocate with a strong commitment to serving the needs of disadvantaged children and
families. Skilled in building community support and overcoming challenges of limited resources. Backed by
solid credentials (SACIT-SWTC-SEA)
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Proficient in Spanish and English-Native Spanish speaker
Substance Abuse
Conflict Resolution
Community Resource Knowledge
Team Motivation
Home visits
Agency Collaboration
Domestic Abuse
Group Counseling
Crisis intervention
Experience working with minority groups and low-income families
Ability to create effective relationship with clients, families and staff members
Experience aassessing and knowledge of treatment for clients with substance abuse and mental health
matters
Demonstrate advocacy and professional ethical standards
Extensive experience in working with children and families
Team player with strong interpersonal skills
Knowledge of housing programs
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Briarpatch Youth Services 09/01/2016- present
Youth Advocate
Provides intake assessment, counseling, and case management services to youth and their families.
Oversees the daily living activities of youth staying in the shelter. This may include providing assistance
and support for meal preparation, completion of daily chores, laundry and similar household
responsibilities.
Establishes and maintains client files; documents client contacts and completes case related
documentation in accordance with Runaway Homeless Youth (RHY) Program and agency standards.
Provides assistance and support to TLP Program volunteers.
Maintains a working knowledge of TLP Program and agency policies and procedures
2. Joining Forces for Families- Department of Human Services 06/13/2016- 08-30/2016
Community Social Work internship
Assess clients’ needs, situations, strengths, and support networks to determine their goals
Help clients adjust to changes and challenges in their lives, such as illness, divorce, or unemployment
Research, refer, and advocate for community resources, such as food stamps, childcare, and healthcare
to assist and improve a client’s well-being
Respond to crisis situations such as child abuse and mental health emergencies
Follow up with clients to ensure that their situations have improved
Evaluate services provided to ensure that they are effective
Dane County Parent Council Sun Prairie, WI 09/01/2015- 12/20/2016
Family Outreach Worker
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with assigned families that demonstrate respect
and understanding
Write daily and montly progress notes
Work with families to develop Family Partnership Agreements that identify strengths, goals, and needed
resources
Provide resources and referrals to families related to housing, employment, and financial literacy
services
Work with families to strengthen and enhance parent-child relationships through workshops, Family Fun
Night Events, and home visits
Assist with improving parents’ involvement with their child’s education and assist parents with
employment goals.
City of Sun Prairie-Parks and recreation, Sun Prairie, WI 06/15 -08/30/2015
Seasonal job- Maintenance of parks
Nuestro Mundo Community School, Madison, WI 11/2014- 06/10/2015
Bilingual SEA/ED
Collaborate with the classroom teacher to define appropriate activities for the pupils in relation to the
curriculum;
Assess children who have long or short-term learning difficulties and working with colleagues to
identify individual pupils' special needs.
3. Monitor and record a student's progress or behavior in an effort to better meet a student's needs.
Madison Metropolitan School District 10/2013- 11/2014
Custodian
Keep buildings and grounds neat and clean at all times.
Clean and maintain all assigned workspaces and equipment.
Assist in building and grounds security by locking all doors and gates after use and at end of work day.
follow safety procedures as provided by Madison School District
CH Bird/ Sun Prairie School, Sun Prairie WI 11/2013 – 12/2014
Playground Assistant
Supervise and monitor students during breakfast
Build positive relationship with students and staff
Ensure students safety
08/2010-05/2011
Madison Area Technical College, Madison WI
Spanish Tutor
Tutor students who enroll in Spanish four and five courses
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Member of the Ad Hoc Steering Diversity Committee for the city of Sun Prairie. (08/2016-present)
Medical interpreter at C.A.R.E clinics (2014)
Family and Youth Commission and community schools at Sun prairie (2016)
Tutor at Sun Prairie Schools assisting in writing and math to children ages 5 to 10-year-old (2009-2012)
UW hospital TLC Family Waiting Room: provided support and assist family and friends of patients in the
trauma unit.
Medical interpreter at Rock River Free Medical Clinic (2011)
Interpreter at Touched Twice Clinic, Madison, WI (2011)
Domestic Abuse Intervention: assisting children of women who suffered domestic violence (DAIS) 2011
BSP Dean foundation as a medical interpreter at (2011- 2012)
EDUCATION
Bachelor in Psychology/ Social Work certificate at Upper Iowa University.
Human Services Associate degree, Madison College
Substance Abuse Specialized Education (360 Hours) Certificate, Madison College
Language Interpreter for Health Care Services-Technical diploma, Madison College
LICENSES
4. Social Worker Training Certificate
State of Wisconsin License as Substance Abuse Counselor-in-Training
Special Education Assistant License
OTHER TRAINING
Educational two month courses with the Sun Prairie, Madison Police department and Dane County
Sheriff Department (Citizen’s Academy)
400-hours internship at Joining Forces for Families (Social Work)
CPR, First Aid, AED training from American Heart Association.
80-hour internship (dental and medical) at Access Community Health.
Educational two months courses with the Sun Prairie and Madison Police department (Citizen’s
Academy)
275-hour internship at Omega School (Human Services) tutoring Latino students
370- hours internship at Tellurian UCAN, a residential program to treat substance abuse
HONORS AND AWARDS:
Graduated with honors from Upper Iowa University- Cum Laude
Graduated with honors from Madison College –Phi Theta Kappa
Tau Upsilon Alpha National Organization for Human Services Honor Society
The Most Dedicated Employee of the year at Oaklawn Academy (2003)
References upon request