Danielle Marder
Chicago,ILLINOIS
Summary
Client-focused Clinical Supervisor with more than 10 years of experience and success in delivering outstanding care to youth. Adept at developing robust programming to staff to improve participant outcomes. Excited to leverage background to take next steps with HHCS.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Supervisor
Heartland Alliance
07.2023 - Current
- Providing comprehensive clinical leadership and supervision of the residential program’s mental health services
- Responsibilities include directing and managing an effective clinical service delivery team using applicable principles of Social Work and/or Counseling which include - psychosocial assessment, group and individual therapy, and safety planning; performing patient psychosocial assessments and reviewing case files; developing treatment plans and facilitating research and education; training, instructing, and evaluating workers, and delegating work assignments; ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations, and maintaining clinical files according to policy.
Mental Health Clinical Practitioner
Heartland Alliance
12.2020 - 07.2023
- Providing individual counseling to address motivational and psychosocial problems of youth in SAFEty programs
- Responsibilities include providing youth with counseling and concrete assistance to support, increase, and restore youth’s capacity for self-sufficiency
- Complete thorough immediate and ongoing assessments and screenings for unaccompanied children
- Provide crisis intervention, counseling and problem solving in a variety of areas for all youth in program
- Collaborate and serve as a primary contact for the Federal Field Specialist, the DUCS Field Coordinator and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement department as well as other voluntary agencies.
Lead Youth Care Worker II
Heartland Alliance
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Providing direct care services from a leadership position and perspective
- Responsibilities include coordinating between reunification, clinical, and medical departments; taking lead on intake documentation, reviewing NTA and other DHS documentation on arrival and discharge; reviewing and coordinating compliance documentation; continuing to act as an advocate, educator, supervisor, coach and role model for the youth in care; completing operational routines in the residential environment and engaging in activities with the youth; conducting outreach and intake as assigned; helping participants to modify attitudes and patterns of behavior by increasing understanding of self, personal problems, and participant's part in creating them; training and completing milieu documents.
Youth Care Worker II
Heartland Alliance
06.2016 - 12.2020
- Providing direct care services, supervising and ensuring the safety of the youth in the SAFEty program
- Responsibilities include acting as an advocate, educator, supervisor, coach and role model for the youth in care; completing operational routines in the residential environment and engaging in activities with the youth; conducting outreach and intake as assigned; helping participants to modify attitudes and patterns of behavior by increasing understanding of self, personal problems, and participant's part in creating them; training and completing milieu documents.
STOP – IT Intern
STOP – IT Program
08.2019 - 06.2020
- The STOP-IT program offers direct services to all survivors of sex and labor trafficking, regardless of their age, gender, race, sexual orientation, or immigration status. STOP-IT also works with local, state and national partners to educate the community and enhance the larger societal response to human trafficking
- STOP – IT Interns are involved in manning the 24-hour hotline; providing comprehensive case management services; assisting with internal organization; assisting with Anti – Trafficking trainings; assisting with annual Anti- Trafficking conference.
WOW/WOW @Work Intern
Youth Guidance
08.2018 - 06.2019
- WOW is a multifaceted, school year-long group counseling and clinical mentoring program. WOW works to improve social-emotional competencies for girls in 7th-12th grade exposed to traumatic stressors in high risk and under-resourced communities. Using a Trauma- Informed approach, WOW targets young women with significant risk factors such as: teenage pregnancy, trauma, drug or alcohol abuse, sexual or physical abuse, self-harm, gang involvement, fighting, academic failure and discipline referrals
- Intern responsibilities include providing individual counseling as needed; facilitating 4-5 weekly WOW counseling groups; assisting in providing clinical assessments of each client, as needed.
Head Volleyball Coach
Chicago Waldorf High School
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Chicago Waldorf School is an urban independent school offering a comprehensive, creative, and vigorous education rooted in the pedagogical methods established by philosopher, social innovator and educator Rudolf Steiner.
- Scheduled and organized all practice sessions for volleyball athletes.
- Instructed players, both individually and in groups, on rules and regulations for volleyball.
- Maintained open-door policy with volleyball players, enabling free discuss of concerns or issues without fear of reprisal.
- Collaborated with athletic director in hiring of assistant coaches and other staff members.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
- Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
Head Volleyball Coach
360 Sports Academy
11.2014 - 04.2016
- 360 Sports Academy is non - profit organization that serves inner city youth throughout the sprawling city of Chicago. 360 SA provides an opportunity for high level volleyball to youth who wouldn't otherwise have access.
- Responsibilities included scheduling and organizing all practice sessions for volleyball athletes; instructing players, both individually and in groups, on rules and regulations for volleyball; implementing exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance; preparing athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
Summer Fellowship
Y.O.U.
05.2015 - 09.2015
- Y.O.U. is a youth development agency that provides services and leadership to meet the emerging needs of young people and their families throughout the Chicagoland community.
- A summer fellow’s responsibilities include creating and leading life skills classes, forming and running enrichment groups; and forming meaningful relationships with youth.
Program Mentor
Hackstudio
12.2014 - 05.2015
- Hackstudio is a creative space for youth to build, explore, and grow through concrete projects and ideas.
- Responsibilities of a Program Mentor include providing guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues; regularly assess progress and provided feedback to support continued development; promote positive relationships between mentees and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection; encourage exploration of new hobbies to enhance quality of life.
Legal Assistant
Elfenbaum, Evers, & Amarilio
06.2010 - 11.2014
- Enhancing attorney effectiveness by developing case information, evidence, and settlement options; tracking cases; supporting attorney’s trial proceedings
- Keeping cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorneys.
Assistant Coordinator Intern
Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program
01.2014 - 05.2014
- VRRP provides refugees with their first home in the United States, as well as acculturation services. VRRP’s award-winning volunteer program offers crucial community connections to newly arrived refugees.
- Intern responsibilities include helping to create VRRP's High School to College Program, which worked with high school aged refugees and their families prepare for the American college system and application process.
Recreation Intern
Instituto Mundo Libre
03.2013 - 07.2013
- Instituto Mundo Libre serves children and adolescents who have lived a life on the streets of Lima and are looking for help and rehabilitation. The program provides housing, food, clothing, primary and secondary education, health services, psychiatric and psychological services, acupuncture, ongoing counseling and support, development of sports and recreational activities, as well as pre-employment training.
- Recreation Intern's responsibilities include enhancing participant experiences by developing and implementing engaging recreational programs and activities; supervising participant activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity; assisting in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity; resolving conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions; monitoring participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants.
Education
MSW - Child and Family Specialization
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL01.2020
B.A. - Global Studies, Spanish, Community and International Development
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT01.2014
General Studies -
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Lima, Perú08.2013
Skills
- Strong youth development skills, including experience creating youth-based programming
- Conversational and written Spanish
- Social Media skills; Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Schedule and time management
- Problem solving and strong work ethic
- Staff Development
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Adaptability and critical thinking
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Clinical Quality Improvement
Licensure
- LCSW, ASWB
- TF - CBT, MUSC
Timeline
Clinical Supervisor
Heartland Alliance
07.2023 - Current
Mental Health Clinical Practitioner
Heartland Alliance
12.2020 - 07.2023
STOP – IT Intern
STOP – IT Program
08.2019 - 06.2020
WOW/WOW @Work Intern
Youth Guidance
08.2018 - 06.2019
Lead Youth Care Worker II
Heartland Alliance
06.2018 - 12.2020
Youth Care Worker II
Heartland Alliance
06.2016 - 12.2020
Summer Fellowship
Y.O.U.
05.2015 - 09.2015
Program Mentor
Hackstudio
12.2014 - 05.2015
Head Volleyball Coach
360 Sports Academy
11.2014 - 04.2016
Head Volleyball Coach
Chicago Waldorf High School
08.2014 - 05.2017
Assistant Coordinator Intern
Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program
01.2014 - 05.2014
Recreation Intern
Instituto Mundo Libre
03.2013 - 07.2013
Legal Assistant
Elfenbaum, Evers, & Amarilio
06.2010 - 11.2014
MSW - Child and Family Specialization
University of Illinois at Chicago
B.A. - Global Studies, Spanish, Community and International Development
University of Vermont
General Studies -
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
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