Angel Motisi
Lakewood
Summary
Dedicated humanitarian aid worker with extensive experience in community-based support services, including food distribution, housing navigation, crisis response, and refugee resettlement. Skilled in supporting diverse populations impacted by poverty, displacement, and systemic barriers. Experienced in case management, volunteer coordination, and cross-agency collaboration with local nonprofits,
municipal services, and healthcare providers. Committed to equity, dignity, and practical solutions that promote long-term stability and community resilience. Thrives in death-positive, trauma-informed, and
mental health–focused environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Street Outreach Worker
Denver Street Outreach Collaborative
Denver, CO
11.2024 - Current
- Provide direct case management services to 50+ individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, including housing navigation, referrals, and benefits coordination.
- Collaborate with shelters, clinics, and housing authorities to deliver wraparound support services.
- Utilize HMIS database systems to track outcomes and client progress, contributing to a 30% increase in permanent housing placements.
- Conduct street outreach to unsheltered individuals, building trust-based relationships and improving service engagement.
- Assisted in crisis intervention, employing de-escalation techniques to ensure client safety.
- Increased overall client stability by developing personalized case management plans addressing individual needs and goals.
- Implemented harm reduction strategies when working with clients engaged in high-risk behaviors, prioritizing safety without judgment or stigma attached.
- Collaborated with local agencies to ensure comprehensive care for clients in crisis situations.
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Republic Plaza
Denver, CO
01.2021 - 11.2024
- Coordinated building-wide operations and safety response for a high-rise property, ensuring effective communication between security, maintenance, and management teams.
- Monitored surveillance systems, access control panels, and fire/life safety equipment to maintain compliance and security standards.
- Managed lobby operations, visitor access, deliveries, and emergency procedures in accordance with established protocols.
- Assisted in developing and implementing emergency response plans, including fire drills, lockdown procedures, and evacuations.
- De-escalated volatile and emotionally heightened situations using evidence-based crisis intervention techniques.
- Collaborated with law enforcement, EMS, hospitals, shelters, and mental health providers to ensure coordinated crisis response and continuity of care.
- Provided in-person crisis stabilization and emotional support to individuals in acute distress.
- Specialized in suicide prevention, contributing to life-saving interventions supporting over 500 individuals in the Denver Metro area.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary
Emily Griffith Technical College
Denver, CO05-2013
Skills
- Case Management and Client Advocacy
- Crisis Intervention and De-escalation
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Outreach and Community Engagement
- Strong Organizational and Time-Management Skills
- Exceptional Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to Work Independently and Collaboratively
- Community Partnership Development
- Volunteer Coordination (EOL and Crisis Support)
- Data Reporting and Program Evaluation
- HMIS Documentation and Case Tracking
- Denver Metro Advocacy Experience
Certification
- Certified End of Life Doula - 2022
- U.S. Armed Forces Veteran - Military Police (2013–2023)
- ASSIST Certified - 2022
- Mental Health First Aid Certified - 2022
- Narcan / First Aid Certified - 2025
- Grief and Loss Support for Youth and Families - 2022
Timeline
Street Outreach Worker
Denver Street Outreach Collaborative
11.2024 - Current
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Republic Plaza
01.2021 - 11.2024
Associate of Science - Culinary
Emily Griffith Technical College