Experience

Community Counseling Centers of Chicago

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

• Supportive Employment Supervisor

  • 2013 - Present

  Supportive Employment Supervisoro Train and monitor team.o Assist clients with varying levels of mental health recovery in finding and keeping competitive employment consistent with their vocational goals via Evidence Based Techniques using Individual Placement and Support Model. o Maintain active caseload of 25 clients at any given time. o Monitor clinical activity and reporting patterns to ensure that projected statistics are met. o Provide case management, outreach and aftercare services to clients. o Review and revise client’s vocational functioning on an ongoing basis.o Develop working relationship with area employers to provide direct job placements for clients. o Participate in monthly meetings with mental health treatment team to coordinate services. o Work with local Vocational Rehabilitation office to coordinate programming issues and client services.o Accurate and timely input of clinical documentation.



Uhlich Children's Advantage Network

• Career Services Coordinator

  • 2009 - 2012

  o Contacted public and private employers in order to develop on-the-job training and/or direct job placement sites for clients, Chicago Housing Authority residents; created and maintained cooperative relationships with employers, academic and vocational training institutions. Exceeded quotas set per quarter in the performance based contract. Created power-point presentations and marketing materials in order to build lasting relationships. Interviewed, advised, and guided a diverse population of clients to ascertain employability. Trained residents on Job Readiness Skills, Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship, and Job Retention. Assisted residents in obtaining career goals set; administered TABE Test. Conducted GED classes. Assessed client's education, work experience, skills, abilities, qualifications, and job interest. Identified problems/barriers that hinder employability; assisted clients in resolving and mitigating barriers to employment by identifying the need for other services and benefits; counseled clients regarding recommended solutions and suggested supportive services; made appropriate referrals to department. Analyzed information obtained from interviews, tests, and other sources to develop short- and long-term client goals. Developed and monitored incentive program for clients. Monitored all non-lease compliance clients.

• Case Manager III

  • 2008 - 2009

  o Contacted public and private employers in order to develop on-the-job training and/or direct job placement sites for clients, Chicago Housing Authority residents; created and maintained cooperative relationships with employers, academic and vocational training institutions. Exceeded quotas set per quarter in the performance based contract. Created power-point presentations and marketing materials in order to build lasting relationships. Interviewed, advised, and guided a diverse population of clients to ascertain employability. Trained residents on Job Readiness Skills, Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship, and Job Retention. Assisted residents in obtaining career goals set; administered TABE Test. Conducted GED classes. Assessed client's education, work experience, skills, abilities, qualifications, and job interest. Identified problems/barriers that hinder employability; assisted clients in resolving and mitigating barriers to employment by identifying the need for other services and benefits; counseled clients regarding recommended solutions and suggested supportive services; made appropriate referrals to department. Analyzed information obtained from interviews, tests, and other sources to develop short- and long-term client goals. Developed and monitored incentive program for clients. Monitored all non-lease compliance clients.



Thresholds

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Case Manager

  • 2007 - 2008

  o Provide independent living skills training to adults with psychological disabilities and homeless via Assertive Community Treatment plan. Assisted clients in securing and maintaining housing. Provided assistance to clients in applying for governmental assistance and benefits. Medication administration and management for clients. Developed service plans and monitor health and safety for assigned residents. Budgeting, controlled spending, planning, scheduling, and implemented procedural changes in order to achieve and maintain efficient and effective programming. Supervised safety, ensure legal program compliance and monitored unusual incident reporting. Conducted individual and group IDDT counseling. Indentified and intervened in crisis situations. Conducted outreach, completed mental health assessments and follow-up services. Trained new employees to ensure they are ready and able to perform as necessary tasks as assigned. Ensured that policies and practices were executed effectively and correctly.