Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Relocation - City
Affiliations
Certification
References
Timeline
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Elisia Lancaster

Ashland,OH

Summary

An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking to grow my experience with those in need and passion to empower others to contribute towards the success of the company.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Residential Therapist

Cunningham Children's Home
Urbana, IL
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Used therapy methods such as CBT and DBT with a trauma focus for clients with PTSD, anxiety, depression and a variety of other mood disorders
  • Received therapeutic crisis intervention training, including de-escalating skills and physical restraints
  • Completed Medicaid contact notes, IM+CAN and other various documentations for agency and DCFS services
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to reach client goals
  • Met with clients regularly to provide counseling treatment and support
  • Provided support throughout the milieu.

Summer Camp Counselor

Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club
Carbondale, IL
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Worked with director and fellow staff to plan and implement effective activities and enrichment inclusive to all demographics and academic/developmental levels within the program
  • Provided support and mentorship to at-risk youth
  • Taught social emotional skills such as conflict resolution or calming techniques and well as a variety of academics
  • Implemented exceptional safety, guidance and discipline policies with compassion and attentiveness
  • Participated in daily required reporting and documentation.

Independent Living Aid

OPTIONS Transition to Independence
Carbondale, IL
11.2021 - 05.2023
  • Provided living support to college age students with learning disabilities, attention disorders, language-based disorders, and/or executive functioning deficits
  • Developed a DEI group that improved student's understanding and acceptance of cultures and individuals that are different from them
  • Provided individual and group clinical support to individuals ages 18-26 years old
  • Assisted students reach program goals through reassurance, assistance, and a series of interventions for personal development
  • Participated in multidisciplinary meetings for briefing, intervention plans, student progress, student success and parent-teacher/administrator updates
  • Daily documentation of progress, events and clinical notes
  • Engaged in: CBT treatment, intervention planning and implementation, the moment crisis support, de-escalation, mediation, lead supervision of teams
  • Instructed courses/ groups for: social skills, healthy coping skills, independent living skills, health courses, relationship skills, diversity and inclusion.

Sale Associate

Home Depot
Various Locations
03.2017 - 12.2021
  • Managed customer's home improvement projects accounts
  • Drove sales to reach company goals and provided exceptional customer service.

Education

Master of Social Work -

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Bachelor of Science- Sociology & Anthropology (Criminal Justice concentration) -

Towson University
Towson, MD

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Intervention tactics
  • Effective Communication
  • Client Needs Assessment

Relocation - City

Ohio

Affiliations

  • During my free time I am a professional athlete training for the USA Nationals, Olympics and much more.

Certification

  • License Social Worker

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Residential Therapist

Cunningham Children's Home
08.2023 - 05.2024

Summer Camp Counselor

Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club
05.2023 - 08.2023

Independent Living Aid

OPTIONS Transition to Independence
11.2021 - 05.2023

Sale Associate

Home Depot
03.2017 - 12.2021

Master of Social Work -

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Bachelor of Science- Sociology & Anthropology (Criminal Justice concentration) -

Towson University
  • License Social Worker
Elisia Lancaster