Brenda Monarrez, Msw, Lsw, Cadc Email & Phone Number

Chicago, IL, US

Wheaton, Illinois, United States

-Interview defendants/clients who have been arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI)-Identify client's risk of re-offending-Recommend services to address substance use disorders-Prepare Uniform Reports and Court Status Letters-Administer standardized ASUDS-RI assessment-Review criminal histories and driving abstracts

-Completed initial intakes with potential clients by telephone -Educated clients about various treatment centers and available services-Utilized online systems to verify client insurance benefits-Verified appointments by providing courtesy calls to clients

-Searched for Open Education Resources (OER) to make education more accessible-Created resources for Junior Mentoring Program, such as sample resumes-Facilitated focus groups to gather feedback from students-Examined data collected from focus groups-Assisted with coordination of events such as Career Expo and Open Houses

Aurora, IL

-Completed DUI evaluations for clients who were arrested for driving under the influence-Facilitated counseling groups.-Provided individual counseling-Completed alcohol/drug use evaluations for clients referred by county courts and Illinois Department of Corrections. -Maintained current progress notes and treatment plans.-Regularly assisted with secretary.

North Platte, NE

Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS)-Participated in training facilitated by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln-Shadowed other Child and Family Services Specialists as part of training

Elgin, IL

Office Assistant at the Adult Basic Education Center at Elgin Community College.-Proctored exams for Adult Basic Education Center students-Informed students about available programs-Assisted students with class selection-Completed registration documents-Entered student data into Colleague by Ellucian and Daisi databases-Filed paperwork according to.

Aurora, IL

-Facilitated outpatient groups and intensive outpatient groups four times per week-Completed initial assessments for substance abuse clients-Provided probation officers and parole agents with client status updates-Developed and reviewed individual treatment plans

Aurora, IL

-Work study during Spring 2016 semester-Assisted with community outreach efforts-Performed data entry-Assisted with coordination of events, such as Leaders of Change Luncheon

Carpentersville, IL

-Shipped products to other stores in a timely manner-Received products from warehouse and other stores-Monitored store inventory via cycle counts and outages-Shipped items back to warehouse via reverse logistics-Stocked items on salesfloor and back room

Carpentersville, Illinois

-Achieved sales goals using GAS^2 technique (Greet, Ask, Solve, and Sell).-Stocked items on salesfloor and back room-Covered HUB Inventory Specialist position as needed-Earned "Top Gun" Salesperson Award for Quarter 3 of 2014 and Quarter 1 of 2015

Master Of Social Work - Msw

Bachelor'S Degree