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Lauren Wiggins

Normal,IL

Summary

Lauren is familiar with operating with trauma-informed care, advocating for resources and utilizing relationship-focused approaches to maximize impact. She is personable, amiable, and a critical thinker.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Residential Associate Supervisor

Home Sweet Home
Bloomington, IL
05.2022 - Current
  • Fostered relationships with residents and worked with new residents to optimize acclimation and ease transition to new living environment.
  • Interfaced with residents to address and resolve complaints or grievances.
  • Conducted regular rounds to keep residents and areas safe and secure.
  • Responded promptly to any emergency situation that may arise within the facility.
  • Communicated with team members by leading by example to inspire collaboration and productivity.

Board Member

Board Certified Behavioral Analysis Committee
Springfield, IL
6/1/2023 - Current
  • Analyzing in depth treatment plans for those differently abled, taken place at a workshop teaching life skills.
  • Professionally assessing individuals who do not have the capabilities to express themselves fully.
  • Facilitated communication between board members during decision-making processes.

Volunteer

Home Sweet Home
Bloomington, IL
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Facilitated screenings and completed intake
  • Providing sack lunches and water for the community.
  • Consulted and collaborated with other professionals to provide continuity of patient-family care.
  • Offered support and assistance to community members.
  • Resolved complaints or issues using strong customer service and engagement skills.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
07-2023

GED -

Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL
05-2021

Morton High School
01.2019

Skills

  • Team Supervision
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Case Planning
  • Active Listening
  • Relationship Building

Related Experience

  • Home Sweet Home, Fall 2021, May 2022, Helped with screenings to complete intakes, Monitored meals, Gave sack lunches and water when needed, Assisted in room checks
  • HSHM, May 2022, present, Monitored the safety of all residents, community, and staff, Professionally handled crisis, Engaged in trauma training, Maintained friendly, professional relationships
  • Board Certified Behavioral Analysis committee, spring 2023, present, Analyzing in depth treatment plans for those differently abled, taken place at a workshop teaching life skills, Collaborating with professionals and coming to an agreement on implementation of boundaries for individuals, Professionally assessing individuals who do not have the capabilities to express themselves fully

Coursework

  • Reasoning and Statistics lab and lecture, Fall 2021
  • Cognition and Learning, Fall 2021
  • Psychopathology, Spring 2023
  • Teaching Assistant for Research Methods, Spring 2022, Spring 2023

Timeline

Residential Associate Supervisor

Home Sweet Home
05.2022 - Current

Volunteer

Home Sweet Home
05.2021 - 05.2022

Board Member

Board Certified Behavioral Analysis Committee
6/1/2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Illinois State University

GED -

Illinois Central College

Morton High School
Lauren Wiggins