Jordan Sigunick
Early Childhood Teacher at Scribbles Center for Learning, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Adoption Specialist
Illinois Department of Children and Family ServicesMar, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL)
Illinois Department of Children and Family ServicesMar, 2014- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Scribbles Center for Learning, Inc.
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Early Childhood Teacher
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Jul 2021 - Present
- Assisting in planning and implementing lessons based on observations and assessments- Maintaining the health, care, and safety of children in the program- Providing educational and positive interactions with each child- Maintaining DCFS and NAEYC requirements - Assisting in planning and implementing lessons based on observations and assessments- Maintaining the health, care, and safety of children in the program- Providing educational and positive interactions with each child- Maintaining DCFS and NAEYC requirements
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Greenlight Family Services
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Family Development Specialist
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Jan 2021 - May 2021
- Certified DCFS Adoption Specialist (Core Trained December, 2016).- Prepare DCFS Adoption Subsidies and - - Instruct others on DCFS Adoption Subsidy Preparation.- Conduct in-person visits to the pre-adoptive home.- Conduct and complete Illinois state required social interviews required for adoption finalization.- Maintain complete records and files. - Certified DCFS Adoption Specialist (Core Trained December, 2016).- Prepare DCFS Adoption Subsidies and - - Instruct others on DCFS Adoption Subsidy Preparation.- Conduct in-person visits to the pre-adoptive home.- Conduct and complete Illinois state required social interviews required for adoption finalization.- Maintain complete records and files.
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Little City Foundation
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Child Welfare Specialist
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Aug 2015 - Dec 2020
- Acted as the leader of the team of service providers in directing the care of the child and permanency goal.- Completed adoption subsidies and offered support and guidance to children and families with a court appointed goal of Adoption.- Assessed case situations and made recommendations regarding involved clients.- Provided supervision of foster homes.- Made all efforts to establish a relationship with the biological family and assist the biological family in reaching reunification when applicable to the case. - Responsible for the upkeep of child’s files which included obtaining consents from DCFS, completing case notes and securing required documentation for services to child, biological, and foster family.- Wrote reports, correspondence, court reports, and case summaries as indicated and necessary for proper case documentation and service delivery.- Represented the child’s best interest in juvenile court, provided accurate and detailed testimony during hearings and trials, and attended all court hearings with thorough knowledge of the case.
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The Center for Youth and Family Solutions
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Child Welfare Specialist
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Mar 2014 - Jun 2015
- Acted as a liaison between families, court, and service providers- Developed and delivered family centered services and documented all services provided- Completed integrated assessments and Client Service Plans according to policy dictated timelines- Conducted biological and foster family home visits - Provided initial and ongoing assessments- Demonstrated knowledge and competency of DCFS policies and procedures- Demonstrated competence in servicing a culturally diverse population and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse work force
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Eastern Illinois University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Secretarial Assistant
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Aug 2011 - Dec 2013
- Fielded and resolved resident complaints and concerns- Answered phones and acted as a resource for residents and guests- Checked out equipment, sold stamps, and made change for residents- Assisted residents in the event of a lock-out- Recorded and sorted residents’ mail - Fielded and resolved resident complaints and concerns- Answered phones and acted as a resource for residents and guests- Checked out equipment, sold stamps, and made change for residents- Assisted residents in the event of a lock-out- Recorded and sorted residents’ mail
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Starlight Children's Foundation Australia
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Australia
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Starlight Express Room Intern
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
- Conducted Tours of the Starlight Express Room - Engaged children in activities in the Starlight Express Rooms and on hospital ward rounds- Created activities to engage both large and small groups using distractive therapy techniques- Supported and trained new volunteers when needed - Conducted Tours of the Starlight Express Room - Engaged children in activities in the Starlight Express Rooms and on hospital ward rounds- Created activities to engage both large and small groups using distractive therapy techniques- Supported and trained new volunteers when needed
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Town of Normal, IL
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Children's Theatre Director
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Jun 2011 - Aug 2012
- Selected productions and ordered scripts- Instructed children (ages 6-12) in acting, singing, dance, and stage production- Choreographed musical numbers- Directed productions for public attendance - Selected productions and ordered scripts- Instructed children (ages 6-12) in acting, singing, dance, and stage production- Choreographed musical numbers- Directed productions for public attendance
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Education
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2016 - 2018
Concordia University Chicago
Master of Arts (M.A.), Human Services -
2010 - 2013
Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Family and Consumer Sciences - Family Services
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