Brittany Clark
Chicago,IL
Summary
Human Services Professional experienced in child and family advocacy, crisis intervention, and behavior support. Built trusting relationships while connecting families with essential community resources and facilitating children's groups focused on emotional expression and coping skills. Focused on pursuing a social work career dedicated to supporting children and strengthening families through effective service delivery and individualized support.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Advocate
Family Rescue
Chicago, IL
02.2026 - Current
- Advocated for children and families in a domestic violence shelter; identified needs and connected families with essential community resources.
- Completed child assessments and service plans; monitored progress and coordinated support among families and staff.
- Facilitate children’s groups focused on emotional expression, coping skills, communication, and positive social interaction.
Paraprofessional
Easterseals
Chicago, IL
11.2023 - 12.2025
- Assisted teachers in behavior management, implementing accommodations and modifications to meet IEP goals.
- Facilitated student engagement and emotional regulation, fostering a safe and structured learning environment.
- Supported students with diverse learning and behavioral needs, enhancing their academic and social development.
Bus Aide
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Assisted Chicago Public Schools students boarding and exiting district buses safely.
- Monitored student behavior and communicated safety concerns to school staff to ensure a safe environment.
- Secured wheelchairs, backpacks, and safety belts before bus departure.
- Monitored student behavior during routes and reported concerns to bus drivers.
- Secured wheelchairs, backpacks, and safety belts to ensure all students were safely prepared for bus departure.
Caregiver
GAREDA Home Care Services
Chicago, IL
04.2019 - 06.2022
- Supported clients in personal care, daily living activities, and meal preparation to enhance quality of life.
- Maintained a safe, sanitary home environment and reported changes in the client condition to supervisors.
- Supported daily personal care for GAREDA Home Care Services clients in home settings.
- Assisted with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Prepared meals according to care plans and dietary instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) -
Post University
Waterbury, CT 08.2025 - 10.2026
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Post University
Waterbury, CT 04.2019 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Paul Robeson High School
Chicago, ILSkills
- Child and Family Advocacy
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Management
- Service Planning
- Child assessments
- Therapeutic Group Sessions
- Behavioral Support
- Community Referrals
- Record keeping
- Teamwork
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Children Learn Play Daycare, Volunteer Childcare Assistant, Chicago, IL, Assisted with childcare activities and supervision to support childrens social and emotional development., Communicated childrens needs to parents and staff and maintained a clean, safe environment.
Timeline
Child Advocate
Family Rescue
02.2026 - Current
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) -
Post University
08.2025 - 10.2026
Paraprofessional
Easterseals
11.2023 - 12.2025
Bus Aide
Chicago Public Schools
03.2022 - 11.2023
Caregiver
GAREDA Home Care Services
04.2019 - 06.2022
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Post University
04.2019 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Paul Robeson High School