Crisis Stabilization Program Coordinator

• Sep 2022 - Present

Family Support Specialist

• Feb 2022 - Sep 2022

Permanency Specialist

• Oct 2020 - Feb 2022

Case Manager

• Jan 2018 - Jul 2019

• Completed DCFS’ Core/Foundation training and obtained a Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) • Participated in weekly supervision meetings to assess the welfare of all children on my caseload and to problem solve on-going concerns. • Conducted quarterly meetings with biological and foster families to identify their needs for efficient co-parenting. • Communicated with clients on a weekly basis via email, phone conversations, and in-person visits. • Designed a service plan for each family, which identified goals for family reunification and strategies for success. • Thoroughly documented all interactions pertaining to each child and family on my caseload. • Frequently commended for maintaining calm, professional demeanor during high- stress meetings and/or conversations with uncooperative and angry clients. • Identified community resources and facilitated necessary referrals for services. • Briefed court personnel on each family’s progress and advocated for the best interest of the children. Show less

Program Site Director

• Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

• Supervised and mentored teens through daily afterschool programs. • Designed and implemented program plans to teach empowering life skills, substance abuse prevention, and healthy lifestyles. • Recruited new members through monthly promotional events. Successfully increased attendance numbers and achieved yearly membership goal. • Tutored students at risk of failing to succeed in completing their coursework. • Coordinated with a team of BGCE staff members and school faculty members to maintain a supportive, encouraging environment. Show less

Student Mentor

• Aug 2015 - May 2016

• Facilitated weekly classroom discussions and one-on-one mentoring sessions to help first year students adapt to being at university. • Spearheaded several Community Day events to foster strong relationships. • Promoted on-campus events and opportunities to empower and encourage mentees. • Facilitated weekly classroom discussions and one-on-one mentoring sessions to help first year students adapt to being at university. • Spearheaded several Community Day events to foster strong relationships. • Promoted on-campus events and opportunities to empower and encourage mentees.

Site Intern

• Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

• Cooperated with two other staff members to implement planned programs and activities, assisted students with homework, and built personal relationships through a mentorship role. • Cooperated with two other staff members to implement planned programs and activities, assisted students with homework, and built personal relationships through a mentorship role.

Summer Camp Counselor

• May 2014 - Aug 2015

• Mentored a group of 18 elementary-aged campers on a weekly basis. • Supervised daily activities while maintaining safety and cultivating a high-energy environment. • Coordinated the setting up and tearing down process of High Adventure activities each day. • Successfully maintained each camper’s well-being through effective communication, teamwork, and problem solving. • Restructured leadership role to take on additional daily responsibilities. • Mentored a group of 18 elementary-aged campers on a weekly basis. • Supervised daily activities while maintaining safety and cultivating a high-energy environment. • Coordinated the setting up and tearing down process of High Adventure activities each day. • Successfully maintained each camper’s well-being through effective communication, teamwork, and problem solving. • Restructured leadership role to take on additional daily responsibilities.

Food Server

• Sep 2012 - May 2014

• Effectively communicated with kitchen staff and co-workers directly and via computers. • Displayed flexibility with work schedule. • Provided excellent customer service: Maintained a friendly, courteous demeanor and ensured that each patron has a positive experience. Provided confident energy under quick-paced, high-stress environment. • Effectively multitasked and learned to fulfill multiple roles, including front of house duties and drive thru operations. • Effectively communicated with kitchen staff and co-workers directly and via computers. • Displayed flexibility with work schedule. • Provided excellent customer service: Maintained a friendly, courteous demeanor and ensured that each patron has a positive experience. Provided confident energy under quick-paced, high-stress environment. • Effectively multitasked and learned to fulfill multiple roles, including front of house duties and drive thru operations.