Experience

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  Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

  • United States
  • Non-profit Organization Management
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Case Manager

    • Jun 2013 - Jan 2015

    ​Providing Local and county law enforcement agencies within Lee, Whiteside, Ogle, and Carrol Counties in Illinois with Crisis intervention services for juveniles and families dealing with runaway or lockout situations. Duties include: Establishing communication with all parties involved, Identifying and assessing risk levels and safety concerns of youth and family, effectively coordinating case plans, and providing clients with appropriate counseling needs or placement services. Providing accurate documentation of all interactions between client, parents, law enforcement, and probation departments

  • Residential treatment specialist

    • Aug 2008 - Jun 2013

    Providing intensive in­patient counseling services to court ordered juveniles between the ages of twelve and eighteen who demonstrate moderate to severe behavioral issues. Duties include: conducting individual, group, and family counseling sessions, Coordinating and conducting therapeutic groups that focus on behavioral modification by utilizing both evidence based curriculums, as well traditional means and techniques. Providing the agency, families, DCFS, and probation departments with proper documentation in regards to client progress, non­compliance, or unusual incident reports.

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  Des Moines Bolt Supply Inc

  • 1001 W 10th st. Pella, IA. 50219

  • Vendor

    • Jun 2007 - Aug 2008
    • 1001 W 10th st. Pella, IA. 50219

    While in the warehouse I worked in receiving where I would unload shipments from trucks via forklift. Iwould then check parts to ensure they met specifications. I did this for approximately six months before being promoted to an off­site vendor at Vermeer Manufacturing. As a vendor I was responsible for taking inventory, ordering, and stocking parts on multiple assembly lines. I also established communication with line supervisors as well as assembly line workers, in order to better understand their needs and to improve the services provided to them as customers.

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  St. Mary cement

  • Dixon IL.

  • Labor Specialist (summers only)

    • Jun 2004 - Jul 2005
    • Dixon IL.

    Completed daily assignments using air powered tools (Jackhammers/Chisels), as well as shovels, rakesand brooms to clear rock and cement throughout the plant. The purpose being to ensure a clean and safe working environment for all employees, and to to meet M.S.H.A. regulations.