MARIA A. TEKAMPE
Harwood Heights,IL
Summary
Bilingual (Spanish and English) Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for providing support services to vulnerable populations. Experienced project manager; team building, timeline creation, and quality assurance. Effective communication between governmental bodies and nonprofit agencies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assertive Community Team Lead
05.2025 - Current
- Conduct staff meetings, coordinate schedules with APN/Psychiatrist.
- Maintained related administrative record-keeping and reporting systems as required by the state and federal entities.
- Analyzed program data and plan for program improvements.
- Provide clinical supervision, training, guidance, and support to all Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team staff, including facilitating the daily staff meetings.
- Participate in supervisory duties, including on-boarding/off-boarding of all ACT Team staff.
- Provide and coordinate a continuum of client treatment services.
- Carry a caseload of clients providing supportive counseling and concrete services and collaborate with other internal and external programs and treatment providers to provide these services.
- Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely manner and meets Rule 140/132 and/or MCO requirements. This includes crisis plan assessments and intake documentation.
- Comply with documentation and productivity standards.
Director of Adult Case Management Lutheran
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Chicago, IL
10.2023 - 04.2025
- Provide direct supervision to supervisors and staff across multiple adult case management programs.
- Review documentation to ensure compliance with Medicaid and other funding standards.
- Coordinate and oversee all case management services to provide a continuum of case management care.
- Meet productivity and deliverable requirements identified by LSSI, DHS, the Williams and Colbert Consent Decrees and other funding/regulatory bodies.
- Complete all documentation per Rule 140/CCMTP requirements.
- Ensure adherence to ethical standards of treatment, including the NASW Code of Ethics.
Transition Team Supervisor
02.2020 - 10.2023
- Attended collaborative meetings between the State of Illinois, Department of Human Services, Social Security, and HUD.
- Complete DHS documentation including Comprehensive Service Plans and Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies.
- Ensured compliance and a safe transition into independent living for the Member, including completion of the Transition Checklist.
- Provided clinical supervision to staff and conducted weekly staff meetings.
- Completed initial intakes, including IM+CANS.
Community Case Manager
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Chicago, IL
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Coordinated personalized services and resources for clients to ensure they received appropriate, tailored assistance.
- Advocated on behalf of clients to ensure fair treatment and access to necessary support within the system.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted care plans to help them achieve their goals.
- Provided emotional and practical support to help clients secure stability during overwhelming situations.
Clinical Case Manager
Connection for Abused Women and Children
IL
05.2017 - 09.2018
- Offered support, crises intervention, safety planning, domestic violence education, advocacy and court accompaniment to women and children survivors of domestic violence.
- Conducted adequate follow up to mothers and children post transitioning from shelter to the community.
- Assessed and managed the needs of children, often with mental health or developmental challenges, by developing and implementing individualized plans, coordinating services, and advocating for their well-being and family support.
- Assess child and family needs.
- Establish solid working relationship and regular communication with primary case management team.
- Obtain consent for services and assist in linkage to community services and support.
- Collaborate with primary case management team.
- Advocate for and support birth families in accessing appropriate services/supports.
Nanny
Private Family
Chicago, IL
01.2007 - 01.2016
- Worked as a full-time nanny for one family consisting of 3 children 0 to 9.
- Managed to care for newborn and meet their needs from 7AM to 6 PM.
- Arranged and attended pediatric appointments with the children under my care.
- Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of the child under my supervision.
MSW Intern
West Suburban P.A.D.S
Maywood, IL
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Served as point person for The Homeless Prevention Program.
- Created reports, proposals, and recommended linkage.
- Facilitated wellness workshops; Assessed member’s needs upon entrance to the program.
- Coordinated with the site supervisor to assess and facilitate appropriate level of services.
- Assisted members in following through with needed services.
Intern
Neon Youth Street Program
Chicago, IL
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Provided Case Management to the homeless youth population served.
- Writing client service reports, facilitated workshops and groups.
- Assists youth in modifying attitudes and behaviors, fostering self-understanding.
- Perform recreational settings with clients.
- Heartland Alliance
Education
Master of Social Work -
Loyola University
Chicago, ILBachelor of Social Work - undefined
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Customer focus
- Coaching and mentoring
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- LCSW
- IM+CANS Training & Certification
- IM+CAT Training & Certification
- HCV Training & Certification
- SOAR Training & Certified
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assertive Community Team Lead
05.2025 - Current
Director of Adult Case Management Lutheran
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
10.2023 - 04.2025
Transition Team Supervisor
02.2020 - 10.2023
Community Case Manager
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
09.2018 - 02.2020
Clinical Case Manager
Connection for Abused Women and Children
05.2017 - 09.2018
MSW Intern
West Suburban P.A.D.S
01.2012 - 01.2013
Nanny
Private Family
01.2007 - 01.2016
Intern
Neon Youth Street Program
01.2005 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Social Work - undefined
Northeastern Illinois University
Master of Social Work -
Loyola University
RELATED EXPERIENCE
- First Episode Psychosis
- Homeless Outreach/Housing
- Community Support
- International Adoption
- Child Welfare
- Undocumented/Unaccompanied Minors
- Domestic Violence
- Pastoral Leadership