Jennifer Blake
New Lenox,IL
Summary
Professional, committed, hard-working individual with a strong history of providing outstanding service to others. Passionate regarding serving individuals, families, and groups who are struggling with alcohol and other drugs. Honored to serve clients following evidence-based approaches, specifically Irv Yaloms' interpersonal process group techniques, William Glasser/Steve de Shazar and Insoo Kim Berg's reality/solution-focused theory, Aaron Beck's CBT, William Miller and Stephen Rollnick's Motivational Interviewing, and Mary Ellen Copeland's w.r.a.p. program.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Addiction Counselor Intern
South Suburban Council on Alcoholism and Substance
East Hazal Crest, IL
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Completed ICB required 600 hours of internship to acquire CADC.
- Contributed to counselors' functions with clients during group sessions.
- Demonstrated a high level of knowledge and skill in building rapport and interviewing clients.
- Exhibited high skill in formulating client-centered treatment recommendations and treatment plans.
- Exemplified a high level of competence and sensitivity to individual and cultural differences.
- Indicated a high level of ability to engage with clients to formulate both immediate and long-term goals.
- Provided a knowledge of evidence-based practices for providing group interventions while remaining focused on the group goals and population.
Customer Service Representative
University of Illinois, UIC
Chicago, IL
04.2016 - 04.2023
- Provided compassionate patient service in person and over the phone to schedule, confirm, and check in patients for their imaging appointments, as well as when present for the diagnostic testing.
- Delivered patient support through assistance in obtaining needed referrals, lab results, insurance information, and transportation to ensure testing was completed on the scheduled date for optimal continuance of care.
Preschool Teacher Lead/Assistant
New Lenox Park District/ Local Churches
New Lenox, IL
08.2009 - 08.2016
- Prepared age-appropriate, evidence-based curricula and implemented a nurturing, positive, and respectful environment to meet the individual needs of young learners in both small and large groups.
- Communicated with families through daily contact, weekly newsletters, mid-year parent-teacher conferences, and end-of-the-year observations.
- Attended a minimum of 15 hours of annual in-service training regarding early childhood learning in addition to CPR and First Aid Certification.
Education
Master of Health Science - Addiction Studies
Governors State University
Park Forest, IL05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Family Studies
St. Xavier University
Chicago01.1988
Skills
- Performs competently in clinical evaluation, treatment planning, intervention skills, and professional /ethical standards
- Currently a member of the ACA
- Trained as a WRAP facilitator
- Utilizes constructive consultation skills in a multidisciplinary team
- Fosters strong professional relationships
- Effectively incorporates referrals with client goals into ongoing collaborative treatment plans
- Demonstrates ability to match client needs with appropriate follow up
- Submits client documentation proficiently to meet Joint Commission Standards
Timeline
Addiction Counselor Intern
South Suburban Council on Alcoholism and Substance
01.2024 - 06.2024
Customer Service Representative
University of Illinois, UIC
04.2016 - 04.2023
Preschool Teacher Lead/Assistant
New Lenox Park District/ Local Churches
08.2009 - 08.2016
Master of Health Science - Addiction Studies
Governors State University
Bachelor of Arts - Family Studies
St. Xavier University
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