To obtain a position as a special education classroom aide within Chicago Public Schools.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Classroom Assistant
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, USA
11.2016 - Current
Assists special education teachers in reinforcing efforts with children with various disabilities, including physical disabilities, visual and hearing impairments, learning disabilities, behavior disorders, emotional impairments, and mental impairments, per each student's Individual Education Program.
Also, provide one-on-one services for students to present or reinforce learning; take notes in classrooms for students unable to do so themselves; correct homework assignments and examination materials; assist teachers in maintaining written records of students' behavior; accompany students and teachers on class field trips; and attend and participate in workshops and in-service training to update job-related skills.
Mental Health Case Manager
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Chicago, IL
09.2007 - 11.2015
Responsible for accepting crisis calls from the CARES line within ten minutes of the call, and thereby providing a crisis screening to the client at the requested location. As part of the assessment, the Crisis Worker would assess risk, the presenting problem, social history, self-care habits, and the family system. SASS follow-up services were intensive, short-term, family, and home/community-based services. Also managed a small caseload that included making follow-up calls to screen for additional needs and risks, ensuring that the client and family have the appropriate resources.
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