SAUL HARRIS
Forest Park,IL
Summary
Dedicated social worker with 20 years of experience in behavioral health and case management. Expertise in client advocacy, community engagement, and crisis support, with a focus on individualized service plans and multidisciplinary collaboration to promote stability and positive outcomes for underserved populations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Home Therapist
Kids Above All
Lisle, Illinois
05.2026 - Current
- Provide therapeutic support and behavioral health services to individuals residing in a group home setting.
- Conducted assessments and monitored clients' emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial needs to inform treatment strategies.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment and service plans based on client needs and identified goals.
- Collaborate with clients, caregivers, direct-care staff, case managers, and other members of the treatment team to coordinate services and promote positive outcomes.
- Provided ongoing counseling, support, and interventions to enhance clients' coping skills, emotional regulation, communication skills, and independent living skills.
- Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely clinical documentation regarding client progress, behaviors, interventions, and treatment goals.
- Completed IM+CANS (Illinois Medicaid Comprehensive Assessment of Needs and Strengths) training to support comprehensive behavioral health assessments, treatment planning, and service coordination.
- Identify changes in client behavior or functioning and communicate concerns to appropriate members of the treatment team.
- Promoted client needs by effectively communicating with stakeholders and ensuring their voices were heard. Connected individuals with community and behavioral health resources to facilitate access to necessary support.
Caseworker I
DCFS
Maywood, IL
04.2022 - 05.2026
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate client needs and determine service eligibility, facilitating tailored support for each individual.
- Assess individual and family needs and recommend appropriate services and community resources.
- Develop individualized service plans in collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
- Advocate for clients and families to ensure access to appropriate resources and supportive services.
- Communicated regularly with clients and service providers to monitor progress, address barriers, and ensure effective service delivery.
- Assisted adults, children, and families in identifying and securing government, healthcare, financial, and counseling resources to improve their access to essential services.
- Maintain confidentiality and accurate documentation of sensitive case information.
Program Manager
Glenkirk Foundation
Northbrook, IL
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Led cross-functional teams in developing and implementing strategic initiatives to improve program efficiency.
- Managed stakeholder relationships and ensured alignment with organizational goals.
- Managed contracts and agreements with clients, ensuring alignment with program requirements.
- Analyzed program performance data, identified trends, and recommended actionable improvements.
- Identified barriers to program execution and escalated issues to enhance resolution.
- Built partnerships with industry stakeholders and organizational leaders.
- Worked with Team Leads and Project Managers to identify, secure, and onboard resources for programs.
- Developed project plans and utilized project management tools to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
Supervisor
Children's Home & Aid
Evanston, IL
05.2015 - 02.2020
- Supervised clients in daily living activities, enhancing independence in personal care, housekeeping, chores, banking, and shopping.
- Trained and mentored staff to elevate service delivery standards and enhance client experiences.
- Conducted staff performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional development.
- Implemented process improvements that increased operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Provided training and support to group home residents, ensuring alignment with individualized service plans for better outcomes.
- Observed and documented clients' behavioral, physical, and emotional development.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs and promote safety, stability, and independence.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Aurora University
Aurora, IL12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science
National Louis University
Chicago, IL06-2019
Skills
- Behavioral health support
- IMCANS trained
- Service planning
- Crisis support
- Resource coordination
- Documentation and case management
- Client advocacy
- Client interaction and engagement
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Effective communication
- Therapeutic program development
- Therapeutic staff mentoring
- Case information confidentiality
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker
Timeline
Group Home Therapist
Kids Above All
05.2026 - Current
Caseworker I
DCFS
04.2022 - 05.2026
Program Manager
Glenkirk Foundation
05.2021 - 03.2022
Supervisor
Children's Home & Aid
05.2015 - 02.2020
Master of Science - Social Work
Aurora University
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science
National Louis University