Conducted home visits to assess the safety of living environments for clients.
Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
Conducted assessments of clients' requirements/needs, formulated individualized service plans, and tracked advancements towards objectives.
Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
INTERNSHIP
Project Compassion, NFP
Belleville, IL
05.2023 - 07.2023
Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports
Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information
Assistance with personal and family adjustments, finances, employment, food, clothing, housing and physical/mental impairments
Monitors case assignments by verifying clients' attendance, advocating for needed services, obtaining additional resources, and providing personal support
Maintains clients' records by reviewing case notes; logging events and progress.
HOME HEALTH AIDE
Help At Home
Wood River, IL
06.2021 - 07.2023
Assist patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies
Engage patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance
Assist patients with self-administered medications
Monitor progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Forensic Interviewer- Externship
St. Clair County Child Advocacy Center
Belleville, IL
03.2023 - 03.2023
Shadowed in-depth interviews with victims of sexual crimes to collect evidence and information for criminal investigations.
Collaborated with law enforcement personnel, attorneys, social workers, psychologists, and other professionals involved in the investigation process.
Helped facilitate the review of case files, reports, and other relevant documents to gain a better understanding of the incident.
JUVENILE JUSTICE COUNCIL- VOLUNTEER
St Clair County Teen Court
Belleville, IL
01.2019 - 07.2019
Presided over hearings and listened to allegations made by plaintiffs to determine whether evidence supported charges
Helped reduce recidivism and get troubled kids back on track through positive peer influence
Provided remedies of completion (community service, letter of apology to victims, etc.) to teens guilty of charge.
CREW MEMBER
Culver's
O'Fallon, IL
05.2018 - 12.2018
Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety
Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals
Maintained order accuracy and customer satisfaction by double-checking packing labels while packaging products
Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN SERVICES -
Eastern Illinois University
05.2023
Skills
Client Advocacy
Case Management
Critical Thinking
Crisis Intervention
Clinical Skills
Time Management
Client Needs Assessments
Service planning
Certification
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Getaway Trainings 2022 Mandated Reporter