Estelle C. Baker
Chicago,IL
Summary
Successful social service professional with DCFS and early intervention experience seeking part time position in an organization leveraging prior experience while looking for new challenges for continued growth. Recognized for ability to develop strong relationships, time management, organization and going above and beyond. Strengths include: Leadership, Time Management, Relationship Building, Accounting Background
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant
St. Clotilde Catholic Church, Archdiocese of Chicago
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Maintained schedule of the parish functions for Pastor including scheduling sacramental services and maintaining records of sacraments
- Maintained accounting weekly collections intake per member within Parish Data Base System, prepared weekly newsletter and monthly utilities billing for church and school
- Liaison between Pastor, School Administrators and Community Relationship
- Maintained yearly credentialing per Archdiocese standards per protocol for all employees and volunteers of Parish
Service Coordinator
Child & Family Connections #10, LaRabida Children’s Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2016
- Managed a case load of 50-65 children aged birth to three years from eligibility/ intake to transition to Chicago Public Schools
- Referred and linked families to needed medical, mental and social services as required and needed
- Coordinated with supervisor and office staff for yearly holiday parties for children and their families
- Recognized as employee of the month for going above and beyond with families
- Recognized for outstanding service to clients
Case Manager
Universal Family Connections Inc.
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Managed a case load of 30-35 and was responsible for direct case management of children and families in a foster care setting, recognized for permanency placement rate
- Facilitated services and resources such as employment and life skills, proposed care plans and followed up on assistance by monitoring through home visits
- Licensed homes for foster care
- Attended Juvenile Court hearings and Administrated Case Review (ACR) required by the Department of Children & Family Services
- Head Start Mental Health Consultant for Chicago Public Schools by monthly observing head start classrooms for students identified as potentially needing additional assistance
Education
BA - Sociology and Social Work Concentration
Chicago State University
01.1997
Skills
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Computer skills
- Office administration
Certification
- Licensed Direct Child Welfare Services Employee, 02/01/01, CERAP
- Service Coordinator Early Intervention Credentialed, 03/01/19
Volunteer Experience
Lay Minister, Chicago Archdiocese Ministerial Programs, 01/01/93, Present, Trained and credentialed through Chicago Archdiocese Ministerial Programs in assisting Pastor with various ministry duties of the Roman Catholic Church., Minister of Care- Visiting homebound and sick members., Bereavement Minister – Works with families in time of loss, assisting with funeral service., Liturgy Coordinator – Assists Pastor on weekly liturgical services and special events.
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
St. Clotilde Catholic Church, Archdiocese of Chicago
01.2018 - 01.2021
Service Coordinator
Child & Family Connections #10, LaRabida Children’s Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2016
Case Manager
Universal Family Connections Inc.
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Licensed Direct Child Welfare Services Employee, 02/01/01, CERAP
- Service Coordinator Early Intervention Credentialed, 03/01/19
BA - Sociology and Social Work Concentration
Chicago State University
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