Elyse Sizeli
Montgomery,Illinois
Summary
Child welfare assistant coordinator with extensive experience at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois. Demonstrated expertise in service coordination and client advocacy, resulting in enhanced service delivery and compliance. Proficient in record keeping and team collaboration, ensuring child safety and well-being through effective program support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Welfare Assistant Coordinator
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Aurora
09.2024 - Current
- Supervised and trained child welfare assistants, improving service delivery and adherence to compliance standards.
- Oversaw parental visits, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and regulatory compliance to protect child welfare.
- Coordinated services for clients across community programs across community programs, fostering collaborative support to meet diverse client needs.
- Participated in recruitment and onboarding of new child welfare assistants.
- Assigned and coordinated tasks for child welfare assistants based on supervisor requests.
- Facilitated access to services by transporting clients.
- Documented client interactions and needs to assist in case management.
- Maintained accurate records in accordance with organizational standards.
Child welfare Specialist internship
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Aurora, IL
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Conducted assessments for child welfare and safety needs.
- Coordinated services with community partners and resources.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients who needed assistance getting to appointments or activities outside the home.
- Participated in regular team meetings with colleagues to review cases and develop strategies for successful outcomes
Child Welfare Assistant
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
12.2022 - 09.2024
- Documented parent-child interactions during visits to support case management and ensure compliance.
- Transported children to and from parental visits, facilitating positive interactions.
- Ensured safety of children during transportation and throughout visits.
- Submitted detailed visitation notes on SACWIS to enhance comprehensive case records.
Child Welfare Assistant
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Documented interactions between children and parents during visits to support case management and ensure compliance.
- Transported children to and from parental visits, facilitating positive parent-child interactions.
- Ensured safety of children during transportation and throughout visits.
- Submitted detailed visitation notes on SACWIS, contributing to comprehensive case records.
Student worker for the Marketing and communication department
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with staff to coordinate successful campus events and activities.
- Distributed flyers across campus, increasing awareness of events.
- Printed and copied essential documents, supporting organizational efficiency.
- Tracked inventory of campus handbooks, pens, and flyers to maintain resource availability.
Student worker
Mooseheart Child City and School
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Supported daily operations at Mooseheart Child City and School by managing tasks and facilitating activities.
- Supported staff in coordinating student events and activities to ensure smooth execution.
- Promoted positive community environment by facilitating active student participation.
- Organized engaging activities for children under supervision to foster participation.
Student worker
Mooseheart Child City and School
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Coordinated engaging activities for younger children with summer student leaders, fostering a supportive environment.
- Accompanied children to and from summer classes, ensuring safety and maintaining high levels of engagement.
- Guided summer student leaders across campus to enhance learning experiences.
- Assisted in daily operations at Mooseheart Child City and School, promoting efficient workflow.
- Supported staff in managing student activities and events, enhancing overall participation and enjoyment.
Education
Masters - Social Work
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL08-2027
Bachelors - Social work
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2026
Skills
- Service coordination
- Client advocacy
- Record keeping
- Team collaboration
- Multilingual proficiency
Timeline
Child welfare Specialist internship
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
08.2025 - 05.2026
Child Welfare Assistant Coordinator
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
09.2024 - Current
Child Welfare Assistant
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
12.2022 - 09.2024
Child Welfare Assistant
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
08.2021 - 05.2022
Student worker for the Marketing and communication department
Waubonsee Community College
09.2018 - 05.2021
Student worker
Mooseheart Child City and School
06.2017 - 08.2017
Student worker
Mooseheart Child City and School
06.2016 - 08.2016
Masters - Social Work
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Bachelors - Social work
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign