-Provide individuals (ages 6-21) with community support, case management, symptom management skills and psycho-education-Assess the clients psychosocial needs and facilitate provision of services detailed in Individual Treatment Plan (ITP)-Coordinate and perform interventions based upon ITP-Develop strategic partnership with local community agencies to expand the range of resources available to clients

-Assisted clients in weekly group sessions that help develop healthy, mutually supportive relationships that eliminate domestic violence (according to the state requirements)-Established therapeutic relationships and individual clinical services for sexual assault victims and domestic violence perpetrators-Maintained service reports/case notes as they relate to the requirements of the agency, state of Illinois, and ACA guidelines-Completed weekly supervision (with LCPC supervisor) regarding clinical recommendations and additional areas of professional growth

• Served as the primary transition facilitator by providing the coordination of treatment, treatment planning, and development and implementation of individualized service plans for youth and young adults with mental health needs.• Assisted client in skill building as it relates to education, housing, employment, financial needs, medical assistance, crisis intervention and peer & family relationships.• Supported client in court hearings, administrative case reviews and treatment team meetings in determining healthy and effective permanency placement goals in accordance with The State of Illinois Department of Child and Family Services.• Maintained case files in accordance with agency and state standards

• Created new curriculum and facilitated one-on-one & group counseling sessions to address varied needs of the at-risk population. Groups included: Hygiene, Budgeting, Effective Coping Skills and Medication Management. • Developed service plans to increase client’s independence skills in daily living, economic self-sufficiency, and community integration• Implemented professional judgment to interview individuals, assess needs & safety issues, and advocate for resources to ensure long-term services.• Educated clients on the agency’s programs and policies to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. • Developed and maintained strategic partnerships with local non-profit agencies to expand the range of resources available to clients.

Coordinated open enrollment duties for prospective clients, helping to identify and select youth to most likely to benefit from the organizations programs and volunteers with the skills to provide mentoring services Managed enrollment projects while adhering to national policies and proceduresServed as the primary support to develop and maintain the partnership for Big Hope/Kids Hope; as the partnership contributed to 70% of the youth population within the program

Coordinated and planned employee engagement, fundraising, education and community events with 50-200 in attendanceAssessed and recruited over 200 mentors/mentees as eligible candidates Managed record keeping duties to complete the on-boarding and discharge process for each candidate