Experience

Chicago Compass Counseling, LLC

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Therapist

  • Jun 2021 - Present



Year Up

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Services Manager

  • Jul 2018 - Jun 2021

  Manage day-to-day operations of the student services team at the college site, including facilitating caseload assignment, building internal program capacity, and creating professional relationships within the collegeProvide 1:1 brief counseling, case management and crisis intervention support to learning community of 70 students ages 18-24 years old Collaborate with various college departments to assist students' academic and wellness successConduct 1:1 admissions interviews and assessments of prospective studentsManage, supervise/train onboarding Student Services members and social work internsBuild new/enhance existing partnership relationships with community-based organizations and social service agencies around mental health, housing, pregnancy/parenting, financial services, family issues, substance abuse, etc. so that they are available to students as needed



The New York Foundling

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Therapeutic Family Foster Care Case Planner

  • Apr 2017 - May 2018

  Developed and implemented individualized service plans and coordinated services to familiesCompleted mandated contacts, home visits, and outreach in timely mannerArranged and participated in team meetings on cases to coordinate services Developed and implemented individualized service plans and coordinated services to familiesCompleted mandated contacts, home visits, and outreach in timely mannerArranged and participated in team meetings on cases to coordinate services



Center for Urban Community Services | CUCS

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Intake and Group Services Social Worker

  • Aug 2016 - Apr 2017

  Facilitate therapeutic groups targeting a variety of need areas for 101 homeless men with severe mental illness. Conduct intakes, complete CARES assessment, and psychosocials for incoming and returning clients. Oversee the group services and activities program in the evening. Facilitate therapeutic groups targeting a variety of need areas for 101 homeless men with severe mental illness. Conduct intakes, complete CARES assessment, and psychosocials for incoming and returning clients. Oversee the group services and activities program in the evening.



Groove With Me

• Social Work Intern

  • Jan 2016 - May 2016

  -Perform outreach to two appointed schools and recruit students for Art as a Catalyst for Change Initiative-Conduct needs assessment, evaluations, and focus groups and develop curriculum for workshops-Facilitate workshops on gun violence prevention using various art forms (dance, poetry, etc.) -Perform outreach to two appointed schools and recruit students for Art as a Catalyst for Change Initiative-Conduct needs assessment, evaluations, and focus groups and develop curriculum for workshops-Facilitate workshops on gun violence prevention using various art forms (dance, poetry, etc.)



Career Gear

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• MSW Intern

  • Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

  Managed Professional Development Series Workshop (PDS) attendance and graduation tracker, and create workshop materials and co-facilitate sessionsAdministered intake and quality of life surveys with program participantsAssisted clients with resumes, cover letters, and job interview preparation Managed Professional Development Series Workshop (PDS) attendance and graduation tracker, and create workshop materials and co-facilitate sessionsAdministered intake and quality of life surveys with program participantsAssisted clients with resumes, cover letters, and job interview preparation



Abyssinian Development Corporation

• Social Work Intern

  • Sep 2014 - May 2015

  • Provide case management services for homeless families transitioning from temporary to permanent housing.• Schedule meetings with six families to complete Bi-weekly Independent Living Plans and document encounters in case notes on CARES system.• Work collaboratively with Social Services Team, Field Supervisor, Social Service Supervisor, Case Manager, Housing Coordinator, Department of Education Liaison, and Programs Coordinator to secure and provide services to clients. • Provide case management services for homeless families transitioning from temporary to permanent housing.• Schedule meetings with six families to complete Bi-weekly Independent Living Plans and document encounters in case notes on CARES system.• Work collaboratively with Social Services Team, Field Supervisor, Social Service Supervisor, Case Manager, Housing Coordinator, Department of Education Liaison, and Programs Coordinator to secure and provide services to clients.



City Year

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corps Member

  • Jul 2013 - Jun 2014

  -Provide school based services including tutoring, mentoring, attendance issues,and after school programs for youth-Participate in community beautification projects-Facilitate morning greetings and assist teachers in classroom-Meet regularly with personal student group (11 total)-Interact with other team members and leaders -Provide school based services including tutoring, mentoring, attendance issues,and after school programs for youth-Participate in community beautification projects-Facilitate morning greetings and assist teachers in classroom-Meet regularly with personal student group (11 total)-Interact with other team members and leaders



Northwest Arkansas Women's Shelter

• Advocacy Intern

  • Mar 2013 - May 2013

  Aid women and children's advocates with special projects for clients and their children at the shelter.Enter in data into computer system.Answer hotline phone calls and take down incoming client information.Deliver items to the shelter thrift store and drive clients to the thrift store. Aid women and children's advocates with special projects for clients and their children at the shelter.Enter in data into computer system.Answer hotline phone calls and take down incoming client information.Deliver items to the shelter thrift store and drive clients to the thrift store.



Arkansas Support Network

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Community Support Professional

  • Jan 2012 - May 2013

  Caregiver for individuals with disabilities (Visually impaired, speech impaired, Low functioning Autism, behavioral issues)Assist with daily living tasks, take clients to appointments, handle medications, and fill out case notes Caregiver for individuals with disabilities (Visually impaired, speech impaired, Low functioning Autism, behavioral issues)Assist with daily living tasks, take clients to appointments, handle medications, and fill out case notes



University of Arkansas

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lead Mentor for Curriculum

  • Nov 2011 - Apr 2013

  Work with student coordinators to create and apply curriculum during campFacilitate small groups with other mentors and girls Create curriculum for a three day camp with 40 girls between 6th and 12th grade

• student

  • 2011 - 2013

• University Housing

  • Aug 2011 - May 2012

  Monitor housing units and camera screens, and contact the appropriate staff with any concerns.Assist student residents by providing any information regarding regulations, visitors, & equipment.



Positive Steps Therapy

• Developmental Therapy Intern

  • May 2012 - Jul 2012

  Perform home visits with families of children with developmental delays and/or disabilities (b-3).Meet periodically with internship supervisor.Create and implement sessions with children. Perform home visits with families of children with developmental delays and/or disabilities (b-3).Meet periodically with internship supervisor.Create and implement sessions with children.



Johnson County Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Ambassador

  • Jul 2010 - Jul 2011

  Aid prospective students by offering individual campus tours, group tours, class tours, and campus wide group events (led over 120 campus tours during school year)Perform office work via making phone calls to prospective students, sending out mailings and emails, and entering in tours using Access Aid prospective students by offering individual campus tours, group tours, class tours, and campus wide group events (led over 120 campus tours during school year)Perform office work via making phone calls to prospective students, sending out mailings and emails, and entering in tours using Access



Quest Diagnostics

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Specimen Processor

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2010

  Receive, organize, and label laboratory specimens (i.e. blood, urine, etc.) for their designated departments/locations.Prepare excess samples for storage in the freezer, document any problem specimens and manage patients' data in the computer system. Receive, organize, and label laboratory specimens (i.e. blood, urine, etc.) for their designated departments/locations.Prepare excess samples for storage in the freezer, document any problem specimens and manage patients' data in the computer system.