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Kelly Wedic

Social Worker
Montgomery,Illinois

Summary

I have been working in residential care for many years and I have found this to be very rewarding and a great way to assist in implementing my clinical education and experience. My professional desire is to assist individuals in residential facilities to have the best quality of life possible. I look forward to working with other professionals as a team approach model and accessing outside provider services as well.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Psychiatric Rehabilitation

North Aurora Care Center
06.2007 - 01.2024

Implement Sub part S Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services directed by Illinois Department of Public Health

Daily case management services for residents of varying ages and diagnoses with psychiatric and neurologocal impairments

Coordinate individual and group psychiatric services with other staff members on a daily basis

Supervise Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Coordinator staff within my department

Access provider services necessary for testing, evaluation, and support

Review and assist in the admission process for new residents

Weekly coordination of care with the Psychiatrist

Team Leader Manager

Adapt Of Illinois
12.2004 - 05.2007

Act as an assistant to the supervisor for the Adapt of Illinois Program

Coordinate monthly psychiatric medication management services with the Psychiatric provider

Supervise Qualified Mental Health Professionals within the Adapt program

Monthly attendance at managerial meetings with other supervisors for Adapt programs located at other facilities

Daily submission of clinical billing services under Medicaid Rule 132

Daily clinical documentation of individual and group services

Teaching Assistant for Special Need Students

Indian Prairie School District
08.2002 - 12.2004
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, leading to increased understanding and improved grades.
  • Assisted the lead teacher in developing comprehensive lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and abilities.
  • Contributed to the development of new curriculum materials, enhancing the quality of instruction within the department.
  • Served as a mentor to new teaching assistants, providing guidance on effective strategies for classroom management and instruction.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
  • Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.

Education

Masters Of Science In Counseling Psychology - Clinical Psychology

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL
06.1997

Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Psychology; Minor in Sociology

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
05.1993

Skills

Provide management services in residential care

Daily direct involvement with residents, caring for their daily needs

Involvement in treatment and care planning with other staff, families, and legal representatives

Access state guardianship services and assign Power of Attorney for Healthcare

Work with all departments in the facility to coordinate residenital care daily

Assist in obtaining and managing facility donations

Timeline

Director of Psychiatric Rehabilitation

North Aurora Care Center
06.2007 - 01.2024

Team Leader Manager

Adapt Of Illinois
12.2004 - 05.2007

Teaching Assistant for Special Need Students

Indian Prairie School District
08.2002 - 12.2004

Masters Of Science In Counseling Psychology - Clinical Psychology

Benedictine University

Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Psychology; Minor in Sociology

Northern Illinois University
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