Experience

Community Counseling Centers of Chicago

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Bilingual School-Based Mental Health Clinician

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  • Provide integrated, holistic, and trauma-informed mental health treatment for youth and families at Chicago schools in Spanish and English in school-based setting, community based, in-office, or through telehealth • Engage guardians in treatment through family therapy and/or separate caregiver support sessions • Conduct intake appointments to assess clients’ functioning, strengths, needs, and diagnosis and make recommendations for treatment • Identify and address any case management needs (i.e., securing resources, linking to other programs, etc.) during treatment and at time of discharge • Continually assess for any safety concerns and facilitate safety planning when indicated • Build and maintain relationships with school staff and attend any meetings relevant to supporting clients (IEP meetings, 504 meetings, etc.) Show less



Roosevelt University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Associate- Career Counseling

  • Oct 2019 - Jan 2023

  - Assist students with career and major decision making - Educate students on resume and cover letter writing, interviewing and internship/job search skills - Conduct resume reviews in student meetings and electronically - Provide in-class presentations and workshops on career readiness topics - Assist students with career and major decision making - Educate students on resume and cover letter writing, interviewing and internship/job search skills - Conduct resume reviews in student meetings and electronically - Provide in-class presentations and workshops on career readiness topics



Community Living Connections, Inc.

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

• Supported Living Staff

  • Mar 2018 - Jan 2023

  - Implemented person-centered prescribed plans of care, including goals and objectives reflected in the individualized case plan and as assigned by supervisors - Fostered the individual growth and development of each consumer, including the greatest possible community integration and the ability to independently perform activities of daily living - Assisted with household upkeep as well as personal care, wellness, and finances - Served as a trainer for employees on tasks such as household routines and other essential functions of the job Show less



CIRCLE - EL CIRCULO OF THE SOCIETY OF HELPERS

• United States
• Medical Practices

• Therapy Intern

  • Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

  - Provide individual therapy to immigrant and refugee women in Spanish and English on a regularly scheduled basis - Conduct intake interviews and complete all required clinical documentation via electronic recordkeeping system My Clients Plus within the same day - Attend group and individual supervision meetings on a weekly basis with an openness to learning and receiving feedback - Consult with supervisors and staff and collaborate with medical personnel as needed - Develop psychoeducational workshops and Newsletters for the women of The Circle/El Circulo Show less



University of Wisconsin-Platteville

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Purchasing Assistant

  • Mar 2017 - Dec 2017

  - Reviewed bank statements and purchases of faculty members to ensure payments followed state contracts - Created purchase orders to send to approved vendors - Designed innovative, efficient, and reliable strategies to improve office functioning - Reviewed bank statements and purchases of faculty members to ensure payments followed state contracts - Created purchase orders to send to approved vendors - Designed innovative, efficient, and reliable strategies to improve office functioning



University of Wisconsin-Platteville

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Resident Assistant

  • Sep 2015 - Dec 2016

  - Developed a community among residents and encouraged involvement- Dealt with personal and disciplinary concerns and responded to incidents- Provided technical written documents- Participated in campus activities, including Dobson Trick or Treat, Dance Marathon, and Jail & Bail

• Team Leader

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2016

  • Managed coworkers to facilitate activities and classroom functioning• Coached “Affirmative Coaching” and developed “Effort, Enthusiasm, and Focus”• Managed housing accommodations for staff/students