NICELA GUY
DOLTON,IL
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Child Welfare Services
Unity Parenting & Counseling Inc.
08.2020 - 10.2023
- Responsible for reporting to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) daily operating issues; supervise foster care/case aids/licensing/HAP(Housing Advocacy Program), which total 30 staff; conduct monthly QA/QI data; adhere to DCFS policy/procedures; conduct weekly interdisciplinary team meetings for clinical staffing of cases for critical decisions and court; conduct monthly supervision with supervisors; rotate on-call schedule; participate in management meetings; participate in executive team meetings; implement/monitor budget issues; assist with billing issues; participate in meetings with other service providers and/or funders; prepare and participate in audits as needed; other duties as assigned.
Assistant Director of Foster Care
Unity Parenting & Counseling Inc.
07.2009 - 08.2020
- Responsible for reporting to Executive Director (ED) daily operating issues; supervise foster care and licensing; conduct monthly QA/QI data; adhere to DCFS policy/procedures; conduct weekly interdisciplinary team meetings for clinical staffing of cases for critical decisions and court; conduct monthly supervision with supervisors; rotate on-call schedule; participate in management meetings; implement/monitor budget issues; assist with billing issues; participate in meetings with other service providers and/or funders; prepare and participate in audits as needed; other duties as assigned.
Child Welfare Specialist Supervisor and Licensing Supervisor
Unity Parenting & Counseling Inc.
12.2008 - 07.2009
- Responsible for supervising four staff; attend weekly interdisciplinary team meetings; conduct monthly supervision; adhere to DCFS policy/procedure as well as making sure foster homes are meeting Rule 402; ensure homes are being licensed in timely manner; ensure workers are completing case notes and monthly documentation; attend quarterly QA/QI meetings and assist in updating pertinent statistics; other duties as assigned.
Milieu Supervisor
Children’s Home & Aid Society (CHASI)
04.2003 - 09.2004
- Responsible for supervising 8.5 employees and 9 children with behavioral and/or emotional needs, who are DCFS and ICG clients in milieu setting; process payroll; process weekly schedule and monthly petty cash; attend quarterly psychiatric medication reviews; attend weekly team management meetings; attend weekly clinical staffing.
Mental Health Professional
Children’s Home & Aid Society (CHASI)
07.2001 - 04.2003
- Responsible for assisting DCFS and ICG clients with learning and implementing ADL’s, monitor and administer medication, attend weekly staffing, attend quarterly psychiatric medication reviews, attend quarterly CQI meetings, attend school staffing when IEP’s or behaviors are concerning, complete daily DCFS required documentation.
Education
Master of Science Degree- General Psychology -
Capella University
Master of Art Degree- Clinical Psychology -
National Louis University
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft
- Staff Management
- Fundraising Events
- Administrative Management
Certification
- DCFS licensures- 401,402,CWEL,CERAP,SACWIS
- Certified American Red Cross- HIV/AIDS Counselor
- Certified Crisis Intervention Specialist
References
References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Director of Child Welfare Services
Unity Parenting & Counseling Inc.
08.2020 - 10.2023
Assistant Director of Foster Care
Unity Parenting & Counseling Inc.
07.2009 - 08.2020
Child Welfare Specialist Supervisor and Licensing Supervisor
Unity Parenting & Counseling Inc.
12.2008 - 07.2009
Milieu Supervisor
Children’s Home & Aid Society (CHASI)
04.2003 - 09.2004
Mental Health Professional
Children’s Home & Aid Society (CHASI)
07.2001 - 04.2003
Master of Science Degree- General Psychology -
Capella University
Master of Art Degree- Clinical Psychology -
National Louis University
- DCFS licensures- 401,402,CWEL,CERAP,SACWIS
- Certified American Red Cross- HIV/AIDS Counselor
- Certified Crisis Intervention Specialist
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