CAROLINE BREARLEY
Zepf Center
Chicago,IL
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience
Personable and empathetic, with strong ability to build trust and rapport with youth from diverse backgrounds. Exhibits solid understanding of adolescent development principles and creative conflict resolution techniques. Driven to build sustainable support systems that promote growth and stability.
Work History
Community-Based Youth Case Manager
1 Year- Managed caseload of 40+ youth clients, providing trauma-informed therapeutic behavioral services and developing personalized, strengths-based care plans to address individual needs.
- Assisted clients in exploring coping skills and meeting physical and emotional needs to achieve individual goals toward independence.
- Assisted clients with exploring coping skills, meeting physical and emotional needs, and achieving individual goals toward independence.
- Liaise with community resources to assist and advocate for at-risk and low-income populations.
- Provide face-to-face support to facilitate hospital discharge planning and coordination of care, connecting hospital and agency medical staff with families.
- Completed documentation in electronic health record within agency timelines and standards, ensuring clear communication of client needs and care plans.
Supervised Research Assistant
4 Months- Conducted 15+ literature reviews of evolutionary and social psychology findings to support ongoing research projects and identify relevant methodologies.
- Assisted in experimental design, ensuring alignment with research objectives and protocols to understand sex differences in thriftiness.
- Maintained open lines of communication with two project leads and three team members for effective collaboration toward common goals.
Vice President of Programming
1 Year- Coordinated events for 70+ members, collaborating with vendors to provide food and activities that engaged participants.
- Facilitated largest 5-hour retreat, focusing on enhancing members' mental, physical, emotional, and social health through structured activities.
- Maintained communication with national Executive Offices, Chapter Management Team, and four directors to ensure alignment and support for chapter initiatives.
- Represented chapter as a leader and decision-maker while sustaining respected relations within the collegiate community.
Director of House Management
1 Year- Delegated responsibilities, purchased supplies, and supervised 18 student transitions to enhance operational efficiency.
- Developed 18 room assignments, maintained good standing for each member, and resolved common disputes.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work, Social Policy, Social Administration
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
- Minor in Human Development and Family Studies
- Honoree of President's Award and Summa Cum Laude (4.0 GPA)
Skills
Crisis intervention
Clinical documentation
Person-centered care
Time management
Treatment planning
Motivational interviewing
Suicide risk assessment
Trauma-informed care
Behavior support
Care coordination
Group facilitation
Resource referral
Family systems support
Behavioral health screening
Community outreach
Certification
- CPR/AED/First Aid (5/20/2027) - American Heart Association
- Qualified Mental Health Specialist - Zepf Center
- Ohio Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Certification (7/7/2026) - Praed Foundation
AWARDS
- Employee Recognition for Growth and Change, Social Learning, and Social Responsibility (Zepf Center 2025/2026)
- Delta Gamma Award of Excellence, Excellence in Panhellenic, and Financial Responsibility Excellence (Regional Award 2024)
- Delta Gamma Chapter of the Year (BGSU 2024)
Timeline
Community-Based Youth Case Manager
Zepf Center
05.2025 - 05.2026Read More
Supervised Research Assistant
Gordon Lab, Bowling Green State University
08.2024 - 12.2024Read More
Vice President of Programming
Delta Gamma
11.2023 - 11.2024Read More
Director of House Management
Delta Gamma
11.2022 - 11.2023Read More
Crown Family School of Social Work, University of Chicago
Master of Arts from Social Work, Social Policy, Social Administration
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Bowling Green State University (BGSU)
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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