EMILY SOWA
PLAINFIELD
Summary
Experienced with providing compassionate and effective support to clients in need. Utilizes strength based techniques to empower vulnerable clients. Knowledge of effective case management and therapeutic practices. Adept at crisis intervention, case management, and developing tailored treatment plans. Consistently collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive outcomes for clients. Known for adaptability, reliability, and deep commitment to client well-being.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Problem Solving Court Intern
Will County State's Attorney's Office
Joliet, IL
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs and formulate tailored support strategies.
- Facilitated group sessions for participants in the program
- Monitored case progress and adjusted interventions based on client needs and outcomes.
Victim Services Intern
Association For Individual Development
Aurora, IL
08.2024 - 05.2025
- On call for a 24 hour period where we responded to traumatic events in the community
- Managed crisis interventions, providing immediate support and resources to clients in distress.
- Served as a liaison between clients and external organizations like housing agencies or substance abuse treatment centers.
- Conducted client assessments to identify individual needs and goals.
Grocery Associate
Amazon fresh
Naperville, IL
07.2021 - Current
- Processed returns in accordance with company policies while providing excellent customer service.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries, resolving complaints, and ensuring customers satisfaction.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
- Recommended, select, and help locate and obtained merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL05-2026
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Social Work
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL, US05-2025
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Risk assessment
- Case documentation
- Analytical thinking
- Self-awareness
- Individual and group counseling
Timeline
Problem Solving Court Intern
Will County State's Attorney's Office
08.2025 - 05.2026
Victim Services Intern
Association For Individual Development
08.2024 - 05.2025
Grocery Associate
Amazon fresh
07.2021 - Current
Master of Arts - Social Work
Lewis University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Social Work
Lewis University
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- St. Mary Immaculate, Church Volunteer, PLAINFIELD, IL, 2022-05, 2023-08, The past 2 summers i have worked with my church to provide assistance to those with food insecurity. Each week i would help put meals together for families to pick up for the week. We would then hand out the meals after church service on Sunday.
- Foster Grandparents, Community Work Volunteer, romeoville, IL, 2022-09, 2022-12, Developed a relationship with an elderly women over 4 months by engaging in phone calls bi-weekly. The goal of the program was to provide support for lonely elderly folks. We would talk for an hour at a time and it genuinely helped this older woman cope with her loneliness. I enjoyed being able to bring light and laughter to her life for 2 hours a week.