Lutricia Banks
Westchester,IL
Summary
Compassionate, Empathetic Recovery Support Specialist with strong communication skills, as well as active listening skills. Collaborates well with teams in the workplace. Strong ability to build professional and ethical relationships with clients and co-workers. Motivated to support and empower clients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
AHA CPR Instructor
Midwestern University
01.2021 - Current
- Train students and faculty in Basic Life Support skills
- Facilitated classes, observed, and assessed students’ ability to grasp and demonstrate knowledge and skills learned.
CRSS Internship
Envision Unlimited Drop-in-Center
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Providing support to adults experiencing mental health and or substance use disorder
- Developed trusting ethical relationships with clients
- Engaged clients while effectively communicating one-on-one as well as in Group settings
- Facilitated groups, and presented topics about mental health recovery, and health and Wellness
- Accompanied clients on excursions such as billiards and bowling.
LPN
Department of Human Services
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Managed compassionate care of pediatric patients in a home setting
- Established ethical trusting relationships with patients and families
- Demonstrated skills and ability to work independently while performing duties per patient's care plan.
Education
Domestic Family Violence Counselor -
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL12-2024
Associate of Applied Science -
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL12-2024
CRSS (Certified Recovery Support Specialist) -
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL10-2023
Skills
- Strong in educating and motivating clients to positive change
- Facilitate Support Group
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Conflict Management
Leadership Experience
- Lead Peer Support groups and group activities at Envision Unlimited Drop-in Center.
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer for NAMI DuPage events.
- Volunteer for Breakthrough events.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CRSS Internship
Envision Unlimited Drop-in-Center
06.2023 - 10.2023
AHA CPR Instructor
Midwestern University
01.2021 - Current
LPN
Department of Human Services
01.2016 - 01.2019
Domestic Family Violence Counselor -
College of DuPage
Associate of Applied Science -
College of DuPage
CRSS (Certified Recovery Support Specialist) -
College of DuPage