Experience

Illinois Department of Human Services

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• SSCT

  • Dec 2021 - Jun 2022



RPS 205

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Bilingual Family Support Specialist

  • Oct 2018 - Nov 2020

  USA



A Safe Place

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

• Relief Advocate

  • Sep 2015 - Sep 2018

• Crisis Advocate

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Provide crisis support to callers who are in immediate danger. Provide short term support for women in crisis because of domestic violence Ensure documentation in client records is accurate, timely and in accordance with agency policies and funding requirements. Administrative duties such as maintenance of client waiting list, input client data into systems, and maintain list of referral organizations for clients.

• Bilingual Family Advocate

  • Aug 2014 - Apr 2015

  Provided crisis intervention counseling and referrals for callers on the crisis line. Conducted intake and eligibility evaluations to determine client’s needs and appropriatness for services. Ensured documentation in client records is appropriate, accurate, timely and in accordance with agency policies and funding requirements. Interacted with clients in the community areas of the shelter and role model appropriate social skills, conflict resolution, parenting and other skills of daily… Show more Provided crisis intervention counseling and referrals for callers on the crisis line. Conducted intake and eligibility evaluations to determine client’s needs and appropriatness for services. Ensured documentation in client records is appropriate, accurate, timely and in accordance with agency policies and funding requirements. Interacted with clients in the community areas of the shelter and role model appropriate social skills, conflict resolution, parenting and other skills of daily living. Provided individual counseling, case management, support and education regarding domestic violence issues using a non-judgmental approach in working with residents of the shelter. 40 hour Domestic Violence training



Children's Home & Aid

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

• Home Visitor

  • Dec 2015 - Jan 2017

  •Responsible for the planning, conducting, and implementing of Early Head Start Federal Performance Standards in collaboration with families and content area specialists for those children served within the home based option. • Writes weekly lesson plans and conducts age-appropriate activities with parents and children to support the child’s growth and development using Parents as Teachers. •Assists the Family Support Specialists in assessing the family’s need for… Show more •Responsible for the planning, conducting, and implementing of Early Head Start Federal Performance Standards in collaboration with families and content area specialists for those children served within the home based option. • Writes weekly lesson plans and conducts age-appropriate activities with parents and children to support the child’s growth and development using Parents as Teachers. •Assists the Family Support Specialists in assessing the family’s need for services, setting goals, and obtaining all consents needed for family to achieve goals. •Assists parents in understanding age-appropriate expectation of child development and behavior. •Assists in identification of children who may have special needs, and works with appropriate staff in securing additional services as needed. •Actively assists in preparation of family socialization activities, including lesson planning, materials, and equipment set up. •Completes child observations and all other documentation as assigned. •Parents as Teachers 40 hour trained Show less



Children's Home & Aid

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

• Bilingual Case Aide

  • Jun 2013 - Feb 2014

  Rockford, Illinois Area Provided supervision and assessed interaction between the child and other parties involved in visits. Modeled/taught appropriate parenting skills and the use of non-physical discipline with family members. Assisted Case Manager in providing services to clients and provided administration support for all visits.