Overview
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Education
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Madeline Rangel

Elgin,IL

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Academic Advisor

McHenry County College
06.2022 - Current
  • Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
  • Maintained student database and electronic records for each student contact.
  • Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
  • Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
  • Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.

Mental Health Counselor

Braden Counseling Center
11.2021 - 02.2023
  • ·Applied array of different methodologies to assist patients with therapy.
  • Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in individual settings.
  • ·Follow progress of discharge patients to determine effectiveness of treatment.
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.

High School Transition Advisor

Waubonsee Community College
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Provided support and guidance to students regarding college readiness, and career goals
  • ·Engage and support Hispanic/Latinx and low-income early high school students and their families to consider or pursue higher education.
  • Maintain general knowledge of college activities, programs and requirements with the ability to refer inquiries to the appropriate personnel.
  • Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.

Relief Advocate

Mutual Ground
09.2019 - 03.2022
  • Provide crisis intervention to victims of domestic and sexual violence on the 24-hour hotline
  • Complete shelter screenings and intakes
  • Assist with office duties such as copying, faxing, filing, and collating
  • Operate multi-line phone system, transfer calls and relay messages

Behavioral Health Counselor

Amita Behavioral Health
11.2020 - 09.2021
  • Facilitated and conducted group and individual therapy sessions to address depression, anger management, substance abuse and anxiety.
  • ·Participated in interdisciplinary staff meetings to implement research-based changes and assess treatment plans.
  • Conducted patient intake assessments and interviewed families to gather psychiatric histories and develop treatment plans.
  • Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
  • ·Conducted family session and determined an appropriate discharge date based on progress.

Outpatient Therapist

One Hope United
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Maintained records of each patient and kept up-to-date on progress.
  • Developed treatment plans to address individual client needs.
  • Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.

School Social Work Intern

John Hersey High School
08.2018 - 12.2018
  • Complete risk assessment on referred students
  • Participate in intervention meetings
  • Completed social emotional histories for students being evaluated or re-evaluated for special education
  • Build rapport and worked closely with parents and teachers to provide the most effective support for students academic and social emotional development
  • Developed IEPs for students with special needs and advocated for comprehensive teaching methods

Reentry Resource Specialist

Transitional Alternatives
08.2017 - 04.2018
  • Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories
  • Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
  • Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans
  • Follow progress of discharged patients to determine effectiveness of treatments

Education

Masters of Social Work -

Aurora University
Aurora, IL
05.2019

Bachelor of Social Work -

Aurora University
Aurora, IL
05.2018

Associate of Arts -

Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL
05.2016

Skills

  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Computer literacy
  • Student Support
  • Critical thinking
  • Decision making
  • Goal setting

Timeline

Academic Advisor

McHenry County College
06.2022 - Current

Mental Health Counselor

Braden Counseling Center
11.2021 - 02.2023

High School Transition Advisor

Waubonsee Community College
09.2021 - 06.2022

Behavioral Health Counselor

Amita Behavioral Health
11.2020 - 09.2021

Outpatient Therapist

One Hope United
01.2020 - 12.2020

Relief Advocate

Mutual Ground
09.2019 - 03.2022

School Social Work Intern

John Hersey High School
08.2018 - 12.2018

Reentry Resource Specialist

Transitional Alternatives
08.2017 - 04.2018

Masters of Social Work -

Aurora University

Bachelor of Social Work -

Aurora University

Associate of Arts -

Elgin Community College
Madeline Rangel