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Amber Nelson

New Berlin,United States

Summary

Caring mental health professional offering background in social work. Focused on client advocacy, prevention and education to reduce impacts and recurrence of serious issues. Collaborative with multidisciplinary teams to create solid support networks for client needs.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Integration Specialist Lead

Advancing Choices
Delafield , WI
08.2023 - Current
  • Assisted with the coordination of community resources to provide support services to individuals with disabilities.
  • Provided crisis intervention counseling, problem solving skills, and emotional support for clients in need.
  • Monitored client compliance with treatment plans while providing ongoing feedback on progress towards goals.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Communtiy Integration Specialist

Advancing Chocies
Delafield, WI
03.2022 - 08.2023
  • Developed and implemented individualized service plans for clients to ensure successful community integration.
  • Assisted with the coordination of community resources to provide support services to individuals with disabilities.
  • Collaborated with mental health professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
  • Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.

Resident Advisor

University of Wisconisn- Parkside
Kenosha, WI
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Provided support and guidance to residents in order to help them adjust to college life.
  • Addressed student concerns regarding residence hall policies, procedures, or other issues.
  • Enforced university rules and regulations within the residence halls.
  • Supported personal needs of residents dealing with diverse conditions.
  • Provided swift and knowledgeable emergency support in line with campus crisis protocols.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Applied Health Science

University of Wisconsin - Parkside
Kenosha, WI
05-2023

Skills

  • Progress Monitoring
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Emergency Response
  • Problem-Solving Abilities
  • Relationship Building
  • Active Listening
  • Behavioral Disorders

Timeline

Community Integration Specialist Lead

Advancing Choices
08.2023 - Current

Resident Advisor

University of Wisconisn- Parkside
08.2022 - 05.2023

Communtiy Integration Specialist

Advancing Chocies
03.2022 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Applied Health Science

University of Wisconsin - Parkside
Amber Nelson