Experience

West Suburban PADS

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Outreach & Engagement Manager

  • May 2012 - Present

• Street Outreach Team Leader

  • May 2012 - Present

  Provide homeless individuals with basic needs on the streetConduct case management services for clientsProvide linkage to resourcesCoordinate with other organizations in regards to the programConduct crisis intervention as neededPerform administrative tasksAssist clients in applying for social security benefitsComplete forms for government assistance and social security benefits



Resurrection Behavioral Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Crisis Worker

  • Jul 2011 - Jul 2012

  Provided counseling to clients between the ages of 30 and 60 Provided case management services Managed the crisis line overnight Devised treatment plans for clients Updated and create progress notes for clients Assessed patients in the emergency room to determine if inpatient psychiatric care is necessary Performed assessments, deflections, and petitions Provided counseling to clients between the ages of 30 and 60 Provided case management services Managed the crisis line overnight Devised treatment plans for clients Updated and create progress notes for clients Assessed patients in the emergency room to determine if inpatient psychiatric care is necessary Performed assessments, deflections, and petitions



Serenity House

• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Addictions Counselor

  • Jul 2010 - Jul 2011

  Devised treatment plans for clients Provided individual and group therapy for clients ranging from 18-60 Updated progress notes Completed discharge summaries and continuing care paperwork Completed assessments and intakes Completed ASAMs Co-facilitated men and women recovery groups Devised treatment plans for clients Provided individual and group therapy for clients ranging from 18-60 Updated progress notes Completed discharge summaries and continuing care paperwork Completed assessments and intakes Completed ASAMs Co-facilitated men and women recovery groups



Nowak & Associates, Inc

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Employment Specialist

  • Apr 2010 - Apr 2011

  Provided job leads for clients on workers compensation Assisted in writing vocational reports Assisted clients at medical appointments Researched educational opportunities for clients Conducted vocational evaluation and testing Attended trainings and seminars to continue learning about medical conditions Networked with proper state and federal VA authorities for educational benefits Provided job leads for clients on workers compensation Assisted in writing vocational reports Assisted clients at medical appointments Researched educational opportunities for clients Conducted vocational evaluation and testing Attended trainings and seminars to continue learning about medical conditions Networked with proper state and federal VA authorities for educational benefits



Community Centers of Chicago-Quetzal Center

• Community Service Educator

  • Jan 2010 - Jun 2010

  Educated high school students about sexual violence Helped to devise presentations pertaining to sexual violence Researched most current information about sexual violence in relation to minority groups Conducted extensive research about sexual violence and disability Educated high school students about sexual violence Helped to devise presentations pertaining to sexual violence Researched most current information about sexual violence in relation to minority groups Conducted extensive research about sexual violence and disability



Wilpower, Inc

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Case Manager/Counselor

  • Nov 2008 - Apr 2009

  Provided counseling to clients within the homeless population and ages ranged from 18 to 65 Communicated with Medicare and Medicaid in regards to issues that clients were having Communicated with clients’ psychiatrist and doctors Communicated with clients’ family members when a signed release form was obtained Attended trainings regarding mental health Devised treatment plans, group therapy curriculums, and updated files when necessary Interviewed and assessed individuals to determine if they were eligible to live in a group home Held group therapy sessions every week Planned social outings for clients Assisted clients in searching for appropriate treatment facilities and support groups for substance abuse/dependency Show less



Palatine Township Senior Citizens

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Service Representative

  • Aug 2008 - Nov 2008

  Provided disability and Medicare counseling for the geriatric population Provided case management for members of the senior center Managed an adult day care 4 to 5 times per week Managed the volunteer program Helped senior citizens with completing and/or applying for circuit breaker, LIHEAP, and Medicare Part D programs Coordinated fundraisers for the center Provided counseling for family members having difficulty being a caretaker Managed all aspects of the volunteer program Show less



Northeastern Illinois University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teacher Assistant

  • Jan 2008 - May 2008

  Assisted students with conducting research Assisted students in writing APA style papers Helped students with statistical formulas and how to interpret them in relation to research studies Graded students’ papers that were based off of research publications Assisted students in the classroom while they were taking exams Taught classes relevant to research methods and statistics Assisted students with conducting research Assisted students in writing APA style papers Helped students with statistical formulas and how to interpret them in relation to research studies Graded students’ papers that were based off of research publications Assisted students in the classroom while they were taking exams Taught classes relevant to research methods and statistics



Juvenile Mentoring Program

• Mentor

  • Aug 2006 - May 2007

  Assisted court ordered juveniles Helped these individuals devise a presentation for the court Consulted with family members regarding their progress Assisted the individuals with problems related to school and employment searches Talked with individuals relating to their social, romantic, and family relationships Assisted court ordered juveniles Helped these individuals devise a presentation for the court Consulted with family members regarding their progress Assisted the individuals with problems related to school and employment searches Talked with individuals relating to their social, romantic, and family relationships