A leadership position responsible for a department of 30 staff, all operations for 12 programs, relationship-building with key stakeholders, budget and grants management, strategy, and oversight.-Created and managed a 2.7 million dollar budget for the past four years.-Brought in over a million dollars in new public federal and state grant contracts and program revenue-Expanded programming by 30%-Experienced provider of community education workshops and professional… Show more A leadership position responsible for a department of 30 staff, all operations for 12 programs, relationship-building with key stakeholders, budget and grants management, strategy, and oversight.-Created and managed a 2.7 million dollar budget for the past four years.-Brought in over a million dollars in new public federal and state grant contracts and program revenue-Expanded programming by 30%-Experienced provider of community education workshops and professional presentations, including creating and facilitating training about equity work in the field of gender-based violence Show less

A management position responsible for the daily operations of the residential and community services of the domestic violence program, including emergency shelter, transitional housing, and community counseling services. This role is instrumental in creating and maintaining a culturally-sensitive and trauma-informed space for participants and staff, assists in building innovative, best-practice programming, hires and supervises staff and graduate-level interns, and assists with quality… Show more A management position responsible for the daily operations of the residential and community services of the domestic violence program, including emergency shelter, transitional housing, and community counseling services. This role is instrumental in creating and maintaining a culturally-sensitive and trauma-informed space for participants and staff, assists in building innovative, best-practice programming, hires and supervises staff and graduate-level interns, and assists with quality assurance and program evaluation. Show less

Part-time psychotherapist providing trauma-related and relational therapeutic services to adults.

The Outreach Services Coordinator is a management position responsible for supervising service delivery, organizing outreach initiatives, and managing approximately $415,000 in contractual obligations for all CAWC non-residential, community-based programs, which include the following: the Humboldt Park Outreach Program (HPOP); the Hospital Crisis Intervention Project (HCIP) at both John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital and Northwestern Memorial Hospital; and Domestic Violence Services at Haymarket… Show more The Outreach Services Coordinator is a management position responsible for supervising service delivery, organizing outreach initiatives, and managing approximately $415,000 in contractual obligations for all CAWC non-residential, community-based programs, which include the following: the Humboldt Park Outreach Program (HPOP); the Hospital Crisis Intervention Project (HCIP) at both John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital and Northwestern Memorial Hospital; and Domestic Violence Services at Haymarket Center. The Outreach Services Coordinator provides direct supervision to a team of nine full-time staff, along with several graduate-level interns. Show less

Part-time psychotherapist providing trauma-related therapeutic services to adults.

•Conducted clinical intakes with clients and provided appropriate referrals, via phone•Provided brief in-the-moment counseling services, via phone, as well as intervention, stabilization, and safety planning with clients who were in crisis•Provided psycho-education and relevant financial, legal, health, & work/family life resources to clients, so that they could better manage life commitments.

•Managed the domestic violence program, open case management services, and other emergency assistance projects;•Supervised staff and social work interns; •Provided direct counseling and case management to program participants, under clinical supervision•Implemented systems and coordinated activities that ensured continuous quality improvement;•Created and implemented program policies and development efforts;

•Provided counseling and case management to domestic violence survivors and their children•Provided general case management for underserved population facing homelessness, hunger, unemployment, and medical needs. •Provided intensive HIV medical case management, including Ryan White and Department of Rehabilitative Services clients, with supervision.•Provided individual, group, couples, and family therapy to all populations under clinical supervision•Supervised masters level… Show more •Provided counseling and case management to domestic violence survivors and their children•Provided general case management for underserved population facing homelessness, hunger, unemployment, and medical needs. •Provided intensive HIV medical case management, including Ryan White and Department of Rehabilitative Services clients, with supervision.•Provided individual, group, couples, and family therapy to all populations under clinical supervision•Supervised masters level social work interns as their field instructor including creating a learning plan and providing weekly supervision that guides professional growth and development•Developed and implemented programming for children living in homes experiencing domestic violence Show less

•Managed a Children & Families protected caseload within a framework of supervision, including the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action •Ensured that resources were utilized effectively in order to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families.•Prepared and presented documents for family and private law Court cases•Provided support and counseling to clients as needed

•Counseled a case load of 5 families by addressing family functioning, assessing preventive service needs, and collaborating on mental health issues both in family and individual sessions•Acted as a case worker for families by providing referrals to other agencies and using case management methods to address psychosocial needs•Utilized different therapy methods such as Structural Family therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, and Strengths- based approach•Facilitated and planned… Show more •Counseled a case load of 5 families by addressing family functioning, assessing preventive service needs, and collaborating on mental health issues both in family and individual sessions•Acted as a case worker for families by providing referrals to other agencies and using case management methods to address psychosocial needs•Utilized different therapy methods such as Structural Family therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, and Strengths- based approach•Facilitated and planned curriculum for groups of young adults in a GED readiness program•Attended weekly casework meetings, student support meetings, and clinical supervision meetings•Performed presentations at agency casework meetings•Involved in professional developments and in-service trainings including family therapy class sessions presented by the Ackerman Institute Show less

•Counseled case load of 15 middle school students by addressing non-academic issues interfering with classroom learning•Worked with children and families utilizing crisis intervention, short term counseling, referrals to outside sources and case management methods to address psychosocial needs•Utilized different therapy methods including Cognitive based therapy, Psychodynamic, Strengths- based etc.•Attended Student Intervention Team meetings to address the needs of particular… Show more •Counseled case load of 15 middle school students by addressing non-academic issues interfering with classroom learning•Worked with children and families utilizing crisis intervention, short term counseling, referrals to outside sources and case management methods to address psychosocial needs•Utilized different therapy methods including Cognitive based therapy, Psychodynamic, Strengths- based etc.•Attended Student Intervention Team meetings to address the needs of particular students•Facilitated support groups on various topics through group therapy methods•Performed presentations of clients at case conferences for TFC Show less

•Maintained a mentoring relationship with a young person for four years•Planned, budgeted, and executed events for groups of children and their mentors •Initiated and implemented peer advising for new mentors•Elected by peers as a student coordinator of the mentoring program•Supported administrative function of the program on the Executive Committee for four years