BROOK WADE
Dixon
Summary
Compassionate professional with expertise in client-centered support, case management, and crisis intervention. Skilled in developing individualized service plans, fostering positive outcomes through peer support and life skills training, and mentoring staff. Experienced in managing outreach initiatives and increasing community awareness.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Community Based Recovery Support Specialist
Sinnissippi Centers
04.2025 - Current
- Provide peer-based recovery support services to youth experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges, utilizing a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach
- Assist clients in developing individualized recovery plans focused on skill-building, emotional regulation, and goal setting
- Support youth in building independence through life skills training, including coping strategies, communication, and problem-solving
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, therapists, case managers, families, and schools, to ensure coordinated and consistent care
- Facilitate community integration by connecting clients to local resources, activities, and support systems
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with agency, state, and confidentiality standards
- Provide crisis support and deescalation when needed, reinforcing safety planning and stabilization strategies
- Serve as a positive mentor and role model, promoting resilience, self-advocacy, and long-term recovery
Registered Behavior Technician
AUTISM CENTER OF SAUK VALLEY
11.2023 - Current
- Delivered individualized in-home Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ensuring the effective implementation of evidence-based interventions under the guidance of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
- Executed tailored behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and therapeutic programs designed by the BCBA, focusing on improving social, communication, and behavioral skills.
- Collected and analyzed detailed data on client behaviors, tracking progress toward treatment goals and ensuring accurate documentation for ongoing assessment.
- Collaborated closely with caregivers and multidisciplinary team members to maintain consistency in therapy, providing guidance and support to reinforce strategies within the home environment.
- Actively participated in team meetings, professional development, and training sessions to stay informed on best practices, enhancing treatment quality and outcomes for clients.
Children's Service Coordinator
YWCA OF THE SAUK VALLEY
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of children's programs and community contacts, ensuring compliance with both internal standards and external requirements from donors and funders.
- Executed program goals and objectives as outlined in grant specifications, ensuring alignment with funding guidelines and measurable outcomes.
- Assisted with the monitoring and management of program budgets, tracking expenses, overseeing program spending, and coordinating the ordering of necessary supplies.
- Managed accurate computer data entry, including case notes, intakes, and other documentation, while adhering to required supervision and regulatory standards.
- Coordinated service delivery for parents and children through weekly staff meetings, ensuring alignment with individualized service plans.
Domestic Violence Child Caseworker
YWCA OF THE SAUK VALLEY
11.2018 - 11.2022
- Delivered comprehensive, client-centered services to both residential and non-residential clients, ensuring a personalized approach to meet each client's unique needs and goals.
- Conducted thorough assessments of client needs, developed and implemented individualized service plans, and ensured the consistent maintenance of confidentiality in all client interactions.
- Facilitated engaging and supportive children's groups focused on peer support, confidence-building, emotional recognition, and the development of essential safety skills.
- Provided immediate, on-site assistance to clients in crisis, offering safety planning, advocacy, and resource referrals, as well as responding to the 24-hour crisis hotline to provide critical support, education, and interventions.
- Maintained high standards of case management by delivering accurate and timely documentation, including detailed case notes and updated client information, while engaging in collaborative staff meetings to enhance service delivery.
- Led marketing and outreach initiatives for weekly support groups and awareness campaigns, designing and distributing self-created flyers, writing letters to the editor, and leveraging social media platforms to increase visibility and engagement during designated awareness months.
Student Services Center Work Study
SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
10.2016 - 11.2018
- Train new Work Studies in the Student Services Center in tasks such as FAFSA completion, front desk duties, and Financial Aid databases
- Enter and check data in Financial Aid databases
- Assist with financial literacy outreach
- Assist students with FAFSA completion
Housekeeper
SUPER 8 MOTEL
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Trained new housekeepers
- Ensured cleanliness of visitor rooms and linens
- Provided patrons with information
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology
Western Governors University
06-2026
Associate in Arts - Social Work
Sauk Valley Community College
USSkills
- Crisis Intervention & Safety Planning
- Client-Centered Care & Case Management
- Supervision & Staff Development
- Community Outreach & Program Coordination
- Confidentiality & Compliance
Certification
- Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional (2022-2024)
- CPR
Timeline
Youth Community Based Recovery Support Specialist
Sinnissippi Centers
04.2025 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
AUTISM CENTER OF SAUK VALLEY
11.2023 - Current
Children's Service Coordinator
YWCA OF THE SAUK VALLEY
12.2022 - 11.2023
Domestic Violence Child Caseworker
YWCA OF THE SAUK VALLEY
11.2018 - 11.2022
Student Services Center Work Study
SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
10.2016 - 11.2018
Housekeeper
SUPER 8 MOTEL
06.2015 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology
Western Governors University
Associate in Arts - Social Work
Sauk Valley Community College