Experience

The Gretchen S. Vapnar Community Crisis Center

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Jun 2017 - Present

  • Case Manager • Children's Counselor • Abuse Intervention Program Facilitator • Case Manager • Children's Counselor • Abuse Intervention Program Facilitator



WIRC-CAA

• Macomb, Illinois

• Intern

  • Jan 2017 - May 2017

  • Provide legal advice for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault • Assist victims in attaining orders of protection and establish a safety plan with them • Accompany victims to all court-related proceedings • Network with nurses, judges, attorneys, law enforcement, and court personnel on behalf of victims • Facilitate Domestic Violence and Parenting Group meetings • Educate students within schools on Teen Dating Violence by providing services and creating activities to convey awareness • Instill comfort and support to child clients by exercising positive expression of feelings Show less



The Samaritan Well

• Macomb, Illinois

• Community Volunteer

  • Aug 2016 - Sep 2016

  • Provided one-on-one support for the residents while they expressed their emotions and concerns • Ensured confidentiality of the residents’ background/history to establish trust between staff and residents • Wrote daily case notes to stay updated on each residents’ process progress towards their goals • Organized current and previous client records to provide quick and easy access • Answered phone calls and documented intake forms professionally • Assisted children with school-work and complete homework assignments Show less



Hanover Township Senior Services

• Bartlett, Illinois

• Service Assistant

  • Jun 2016 - Jun 2016

  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes to maintain the health regulations for the seniors • Collaborated as a team to maintain, organize, and stock food to prepare meals efficiently • Ensured that all the food is properly labeled, dated, and appropriately stored to sustain fresh ingredients • Prepare quality meals utilizing standardized recipes while ensuring the use of fresh ingredients • Cleaned and sanitized dishes to maintain the health regulations for the seniors • Collaborated as a team to maintain, organize, and stock food to prepare meals efficiently • Ensured that all the food is properly labeled, dated, and appropriately stored to sustain fresh ingredients • Prepare quality meals utilizing standardized recipes while ensuring the use of fresh ingredients



Western Illinois Regional Coun

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Volunteer

  • Apr 2015 - May 2015

  • Stocked the food in the pantry and maintained proper inventory on the food • Prepared and delivered bags of meat, canned goods, pasta, and more to clients • Interacted with clients in a professional manor and inquired if they needed more assistant • Stocked the food in the pantry and maintained proper inventory on the food • Prepared and delivered bags of meat, canned goods, pasta, and more to clients • Interacted with clients in a professional manor and inquired if they needed more assistant



YMCA

• O'fallon, IL

• Camp Counselor

  • Jan 2010 - May 2014

  • Supervised activities and participated in recreational events to develop an empathetic bond with the campers • Served as a one-on-one summer day camp counselor working with children who had ADHD, bipolar, schizophrenia, autism, and CP • Taught campers’ rules, morals, and standards of the camp to provide a safe and welcoming environment for everyone • Responsible for the safety of 20+ campers, ranging from 6-12 years of age • Supervised activities and participated in recreational events to develop an empathetic bond with the campers • Served as a one-on-one summer day camp counselor working with children who had ADHD, bipolar, schizophrenia, autism, and CP • Taught campers’ rules, morals, and standards of the camp to provide a safe and welcoming environment for everyone • Responsible for the safety of 20+ campers, ranging from 6-12 years of age