Alicia Scalici
Fox Lake,IL
Summary
Results-driven Professional with over 20 years of experience in social services, supervision and creating opportunities for those who need one. . Expertise in training, coaching, and identifying individual strengths to help people achieve their highest potential. Demonstrated ability in compliance, record-keeping, case management, and managing staff to reach their highest potential. Adept at building strong relationships with employer partners and guiding individuals toward long-term employability and success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist - Private Practice
11.2022 - Current
- - Conduct comprehensive client assessments to develop tailored career and life skill enhancement plans. - Provide individualized coaching to empower clients through the development and achievement of SMART goals. - Identify client strengths and create strategies to maximize their potential in both professional and personal spheres. - Maintain accurate and detailed documentation to ensure continuity of care and accountability.
Residential Manager
12.2019 - 02.2023
- - Directed program operations with a focus on compliance, workforce readiness, and alignment with client needs. - Supervised and coached a team, promoting employee growth and professional development. - Developed strategies to enhance client service delivery, resulting in improved outcomes. - Led crisis management efforts, ensuring compliance with state regulations and fostering resilience among clients. - Managed comprehensive record-keeping practices, ensuring adherence to government and organizational standards.
Autism House Supervisor/Case Manager
12.2019 - 05.2022
- - Managed staff and caseloads, ensuring compliance with state mandates and high-quality client care. - Coached team members and clients to identify strengths and set achievable goals. - Advocated for client rights while maintaining strict adherence to governmental regulations. - Maintained precise documentation for regulatory committees, ensuring full compliance and accountability.
Relocation Specialist / Team Lead
10.2014 - 11.2018
- - Coordinated housing solutions for displaced families, negotiating optimal living arrangements. - Trained and mentored team members, fostering a culture of support and high performance. - Worked closely with clients to identify their needs and strengths, providing coaching to help them achieve their goals. - Ensured compliance with all relevant policies and procedures while managing client caseloads and staff responsibilities.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Aurora University
Aurora, IL05.2022
Bachelor of Science in Family & Child Studies -
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL05.2014
Skills
- Training & Coaching
- Supervisory & Leadership Skills
- Compliance & Case Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Program Management
- Crisis Management
- One-on-one sessions
- Intervention Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Documentation requirements
- Group therapy coordination
- Patient documentation
- Treatment Planning
- One-on-one support
- Behavior Modification
- Family therapy
- Progress assessment
- Electronic Charting
- Building rapport
- Motivational Interviewing
- Referral Coordination
- Community Education
- Compliance requirements
- Client Confidentiality
- Progress Evaluations
- Group facilitation
Certification
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, 2023
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW), 2022
- CPR/AED/First Aid, 2023
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), 2022
Timeline
Therapist - Private Practice
11.2022 - Current
Residential Manager
12.2019 - 02.2023
Autism House Supervisor/Case Manager
12.2019 - 05.2022
Relocation Specialist / Team Lead
10.2014 - 11.2018
Master of Social Work -
Aurora University
Bachelor of Science in Family & Child Studies -
Northern Illinois University