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Jill Matson, MA, LPC

10013 Harnew Rd W., Oak Lawn,IL

Summary

Compassionate counselor with years of experience working with young teen parents as well as individuals and families in an educational preschool setting as well as in the community. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1

License

Work History

TPSN Statewide NBA Program Coordinator

UCAN
06.2021 - Current
  • Successfully collaborate with diverse groups of clients and programs throughout state of Illinois to accomplish goals and address risk and issues related to pregnant and/or parenting youth in DCFS care.
  • Carry caseload 20 pregnant and parenting youth and complete home visits to complete all assessments.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with 35 external parenting providers throughout state of Illinois to facilitate program operations.
  • Collaborated with other program coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services.
  • Conduct monthly and quarterly agency meetings to review and address issues on caseloads and provide monthly agency report summaries.

Family Support Specialist Coordinator

Kid'z Colony Preschool
11.2011 - 06.2021
  • Supervise family support specialists at several other school locations to ensure services for children are being coordinated as needed.
  • Develop and maintain meaningful, productive relationships with families.
  • Conduct periodic home visits to assess family needs and resources.
  • Refer and link children and parents to appropriate community and social service resources.
  • Work to bridge gap between children's home and school environments.
  • Collaborate with Early Intervention therapists and service coordinators to evaluate child's progress and development.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.

Dispatcher/Courier

Advocate Health Care / ACL Laboratories
05.1999 - 11.2011
  • Work to ensure proper maintenance and transportation of laboratory specimens to and from patient homes and hospitals.
  • Improve customer and patient satisfaction in hospital/clinic setting.

Domestic Violence Counselor

South Suburban Family Shelter
09.2008 - 04.2009
  • Completed 40 hour domestic violence training.
  • Manage and maintain client caseload and session case notes.
  • Create nurturing, safe environment for clients.
  • Counsel and educate women and develop safety plans.
  • Facilitate weekly domestic violence support group for clients.
  • Conduct monthly domestic violence education seminars.
  • Participate in weekly supervision sessions.

Education

Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Counseling

Governors State University
University Park, IL
12.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Trinity Christian College
Kid'zPalos Hills, IL
05.2003

Skills

  • Advocacy
  • Counseling skills
  • Crisis intervention
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Individualized service planning
  • Decision making
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Critical thinking

Certification

*Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

State of Illinois, Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

License number 178.015032

Expires: 3/31/2025

*Family Specialist Credential, Level 5

Illinois Professional Development System, Gateways to Opportunity

Renewal date: 12/22/2025

Timeline

TPSN Statewide NBA Program Coordinator

UCAN
06.2021 - Current

Family Support Specialist Coordinator

Kid'z Colony Preschool
11.2011 - 06.2021

Domestic Violence Counselor

South Suburban Family Shelter
09.2008 - 04.2009

Dispatcher/Courier

Advocate Health Care / ACL Laboratories
05.1999 - 11.2011

Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Counseling

Governors State University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Trinity Christian College

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