Sallamah Aliah
Chicago,IL
Summary
Accomplished human service professional with extensive experience in providing spiritual care, emotional support, and direct patient care. Skilled in crisis intervention, individual counseling, and multicultural competence, with a strong ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance holistic patient care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chaplain Resident
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Participated in a year-long Residency Program
- Provided care primarily to Oncology and Hospice patients and their families.
- Assessed emotional needs of patients, families, and staff.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meeting to enhance patient care plans.
Chaplain Intern
Illinois Masonic Medical Center
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Established meaningful connections with patients and their families through rounding referrals from staff.
- Encouraged interfaith dialogue between members of different faith backgrounds.
Training Consultant
Oak-Leyden Developmental Services
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Developed and taught in-house training sessions on topics such as conflict resolution and communication skills.
Direct Support Professional
L'Arche Chicago
11.2020 - 04.2022
- Provided guidance to clients in order to help them achieve their goals and objectives.
Director of Programs
Connections for the Homeless
05.2017 - 12.2019
- Directed multiple programs responsible for delivering quality services that met client needs.
Director of Programs
Esperanza Community Services
02.2013 - 05.2017
- Directed all aspects of project management, as Director of Resident Programs.
- Formulated long-term objectives while managing day-to-day operations, as Assistant Director.
- Created individualized service plans together with clients and families, as a Case Manager.
Case Manager
Misericordia Home
06.2008 - 08.2011
- Implemented case management plans, provided assessments, and offered counseling and support.
Vocational Instructor
The Day School
06.2006 - 06.2008
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop comprehensive curricula for various vocational courses.
Case Manager
CARES Chicago
09.2004 - 09.2006
- Educated clients on available community resources and how to access them effectively.
Direct Service Professional
Maryville Academy
06.2001 - 06.2004
- Supported clients by advocating for their rights and helping them become self-sufficient.
Education
Clinical Pastoral Education -
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
08.2024
Clinical Pastoral Education -
Illinois Masonic Medical Center
05.2023
Buddhist Chaplaincy Training -
Upaya Zen Center
03.2023
M.A. - Social Justice
Loyola University
08.2012
B.A. - Philosophy
University of Wisconsin-Madison
05.2001
Skills
- Multicultural Competence
- Mental health awareness
- Empathy Development
- Reliability
- Crisis Intervention
- Grief support
- Family Support
- Self-Care Practices
Certification
- The Art of Communication, Trime Persinger - 2023
- iRest Level II Meditation Teacher, iRest Institute - 2020
Timeline
Chaplain Resident
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
09.2023 - 08.2024
Chaplain Intern
Illinois Masonic Medical Center
10.2022 - 05.2023
Training Consultant
Oak-Leyden Developmental Services
10.2021 - 09.2022
Direct Support Professional
L'Arche Chicago
11.2020 - 04.2022
Director of Programs
Connections for the Homeless
05.2017 - 12.2019
Director of Programs
Esperanza Community Services
02.2013 - 05.2017
Case Manager
Misericordia Home
06.2008 - 08.2011
Vocational Instructor
The Day School
06.2006 - 06.2008
Case Manager
CARES Chicago
09.2004 - 09.2006
Direct Service Professional
Maryville Academy
06.2001 - 06.2004
Clinical Pastoral Education -
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
Clinical Pastoral Education -
Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Buddhist Chaplaincy Training -
Upaya Zen Center
M.A. - Social Justice
Loyola University
B.A. - Philosophy
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- The Art of Communication, Trime Persinger - 2023
- iRest Level II Meditation Teacher, iRest Institute - 2020
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