Experience

Shawnee Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Case Manager Opiate Program

  • 2017 - Present

  Accomplishes clients’ care by assessing treatment needs; developing, monitoring, and evaluating treatment plans and progress Accomplishes clients’ care by assessing treatment needs; developing, monitoring, and evaluating treatment plans and progress



Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association

• Illinois

• Certified Substance Abuse Counselor

  • 2008 - Present

  ICB is a private, non-profit organization that promotes standards for professionals in the addictions field. ICB shall protect the welfare of the public through improvement of quality health care service being provided to the individual, his/her family, and/ or significant others. ICB does this by writing and publishing standards, evaluating experience and education, reviewing each application for the respective credential, and upgrading those standards. ICB’s professional standards meet or exceed all international standards for practitioners. ICB also encourages the highest ethical standards for all practitioners. Towards that end, the Board has established a Code of Ethics for its professionals in Illinois. ICB also investigates and may take disciplinary action on reports of ethical violations. Since knowledgeable and skilled professionals are the goal of the Board’s efforts, ICB has taken the task of recognizing and promoting educational opportunities for its professionals. Show less



Union County State's Attorney's Office

• Union County, Illinois

• Victim Advocate

  • Dec 2014 - May 2017

  Provide information and referral to victims: explanation of the criminal justice process; preparation of victims for court hearings; notification of case status, court proceedings, and case disposition per Illinois Crime Victims Bill of Rights; information on community resources to help alleviate trauma associated with victimization. Crisis intervention and emotional support: 24-hour availability to provide crisis intervention and referral services to victims of violent crime, as well as on-going emotional support through the criminal justice process. Attentiveness to victim safety issues is critical. Legal advocacy: Provide victims with assistance or referral in completing petitions for Orders of Protection and other petitions for emergency relief; accompany victims to court; involve victims in the decision-making process as their case progresses through the system; advocate for the victim with the State’s Attorney staff and local law enforcement; assist with property return and request for restitution; assist with victim impact statements. Personal advocacy: Including, but not limited to employer and creditor intervention, transportation to court, advocacy with other social service providers on victim’s behalf, translator services, and follow-up contact with victims throughout court proceedings and post-disposition. Services may also be provided to significant others who may be vicariously affected by the victim’s trauma. Provide information on the Crime Victim’s Compensation program and assistance with the filing of claims, as well as follow-up on claims. Develop collaborative working relationships with criminal justice personnel and service providers to ensure effective service delivery to victims. Maintain confidentiality. Show less