Kelley Seifert, MA, CDVP
Omaha,NE
Summary
I recently graduated with my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lewis University in Illinois. Following graduation, I relocated to Omaha. I have a strong passion for helping others, specifically those who have experienced trauma and/or intimate partner violence. I worked full-time as a liturgist while I completed my graduate studies and completed my clinical internship at Guardian Angel's Groundwork Domestic Violence Program. My passion for counseling began while I ran a maternity home for abortion-vulnerable pregnant women in Chicago. This unique environment opened my eyes and allowed me to develop skills in client advocacy, risk assessment, leadership, and multicultural competence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Counseling Intern
Guardian Angel Community Services
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Completed a combined 80 hours of domestic violence education and sexual assault training, as well as ongoing education.
- Offered individual outpatient therapy to adult clients with a wide range of psychological problems.
- Co-facilitated domestic violence support groups for adult and child survivors, providing emotional support, psychoeducation, and play therapy for kids.
- Co-facilitated the 12-week Domestic Violence Education Program for clients mandated by DCFS.
- Utilized a client-centered approach to provide clients with unconditional positive regard regardless of their domestic situation and implemented a variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve treatment goals.
- Formulated comprehensive treatment plans to assist clients with gaining insight, establishing goals, and planning strategies to reach personal targets based on individual needs.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to help them understand domestic violence, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic safety plans.
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews, and assessments.
- Maintained confidential records and other necessary paperwork related to client treatment using Vela Advocacy Management software.
- Linked clients to other programs and community agencies to meet clients' individual needs.
- Collaborated with supervisor, social workers, and shelter staff to discuss service plans, progress, and discharge decisions.
- Used imaging and relaxation techniques to develop distress tolerance skills and facilitate processing of trauma.
- De-escalated high risk clients through effective crisis intervention and coordination of emergency services where appropriate.
- Leveraged excellent oral and written communication skills to interact professionally with staff and clients.
Liturgy Coordinator
St. Mary Immaculate Parish
09.2019 - 11.2023
- Coordinated liturgies and sacraments with clergy, including Masses, weddings, funerals, baptisms, and reconciliation
- Prepared liturgical materials for all church services, including schedules, readings, universal prayer, announcements, and blessings
- Trained all liturgical volunteers, including altar servers, extraordinary ministers, mass coordinators, lectors, greeters, ushers, head ushers, reconciliation volunteers
- Wrote and updated training materials and protocols as needed, including COVID-19 safety protocols
- Managed volunteer database with over 800 volunteers
- Managed inventory of sacristies and liturgical items
- Maintained and cared for liturgical items and spaces
- Coordinated art and environment to create a beautiful worship space
- Created and implemented COVID-19 protocols for worship services during the pandemic and ensured all protocols were followed per Illinois Department of Public Health and diocesan guidelines
- Coordinated Virtus certification and volunteer compliance for recognizing and reporting child abuse
House Mother
Aid For Women, Inc.
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided 24/7 live-in emotional, practical, and spiritual support for mothers and children in the residential program
- Provided career, education, daycare, healthcare referrals, and other goal-related resources to residents
- Provided a nurturing and caring home atmosphere
- Recorded and reviewed all program communication and documentation.
- Coordinated gift-in-kind donations and other financial/material support for the home.
- Coordinated programming for social, emotional, practical, and spiritual growth for residents.
- Promoted positive relations between residents and staff and solved grievances through conflict resolution.
- Facilitated weekly house meetings to discuss concerns and convey information to residents.
- Strategized to improve resident care and held weekly meetings with the director to advocate for resident needs.
- Provided swift and knowledgeable emergency support in line with agency crisis protocols.
- Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
- Liaised between community programs and residents.
- Supported the personal needs of residents dealing with adverse conditions.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
Iowa State University
Ames12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Anthropology
Iowa State University
Ames12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - History, Classical Studies
Iowa State University
Ames12.2014
Skills
- Domestic Violence Psychoeducation
- Building Rapport
- DBT Techniques & Mindfulness
- Crisis Intervention
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Suicide and Lethality Assessment
- Individual Adult Psychotherapy
- Group Therapy Facilitation
- Treatment Planning
- Stress Management & Coping Skills
- Multicultural Competence
- Paper and Electronic Recordkeeping
Certification
Certified Domestic Violence Professional (CDVP)
40 hours of Domestic Violence Education
40 hours of Sexual Assault Training
DCFS Mandated Reporter
Heartbeat International LOVE Approach Trained
E-RYT 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Certified
Timeline
Clinical Counseling Intern
Guardian Angel Community Services
01.2023 - 08.2023
Liturgy Coordinator
St. Mary Immaculate Parish
09.2019 - 11.2023
House Mother
Aid For Women, Inc.
11.2017 - 01.2019
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Lewis University
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science - Anthropology
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Arts - History, Classical Studies
Iowa State University