
Organized, good communication skills, critical thinking, reliable, works well with others. Versatile Social Worker certified in Forensic Social Work and well-versed in crisis management and case management. Offering extensive knowledge of community resources. Proactive and understanding individual committed to serving disadvantaged individuals, special-needs populations and emancipated youth. Proven skills in conducting assessments, planning treatments and facilitating therapy sessions. Passionate about advocacy for clients' right and community reintegration.
Updating monthly plans
Facilitating groups
Client advocacy
Mental health assessment
Problem-Solving
Written Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Clinical Documentation
Suicide prevention
Crisis handling
Grooming assistance
Crisis Intervention
Personal hygiene assistance
Direct care
Progress documentation
07/2021 - 05/2022 Social Services Intern
Elgin Police Department, Elgin, IL
· Conducted client therapy sessions
· Attended adjudication court sessions
· Provided De-escalation
· Conducted intake sessions
· Conducted school groups
09/2018 – 03/2019 Burgos Team Intern
Children’s Home & Aid, Chicago, IL
(Internship was stopped short because of Covid shut down)
· Conducted home and school visits
· Wrote case notes
· Attended court cases
· Conducted Integrated Assessments
· Attended Child Family Team meetings and Clinical Staffing
08/2007-05/2009 Child Day Care Volunteer
Howard Area Community Center, Chicago, IL
· Helped children with activities until parents picked them up
· Feed, changed, played with infants
· Provided snacks for children