SAUL HARRIS
Kids Above All
Forest Park,IL
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
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.
Work History
Group Home Therapist
6 Months- 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, informing targeted treatment strategies.
- Conducted assessments and monitored clients' emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial needs to inform treatment strategies.
- 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 and interventions to enhance clients' coping skills, emotional regulation, communication, and independent living.
- Identify changes in client behavior or functioning and communicate concerns to appropriate members of the treatment team.
- 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.
- Advocated for client needs by communicating with stakeholders, ensuring their voices were heard, and connecting individuals with community and behavioral health resources.
Caseworker I
4 Years 2 Months- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate client needs and determine service eligibility, facilitating tailored support for each individual.
- Assessed individual and family needs, recommending tailored services and community resources to enhance support.
- 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.
- Communicated regularly with clients and service providers, monitoring progress and addressing barriers to ensure effective service delivery.
- Assisted adults, children, and families in identifying and securing essential government, healthcare, financial, and counseling resources.
- Maintain confidentiality and accurate documentation of sensitive case information.
Program Manager
10 Months- Led cross-functional teams in developing and implementing strategic initiatives to improve program efficiency.
- Managed stakeholder relationships to align program objectives with organizational goals.
- Analyzed program performance data, identified trends, and recommended actionable improvements.
- Analyzed program performance data to identify trends and recommend targeted improvements.
- Managed contracts and agreements with clients, ensuring alignment with program requirements.
- Built partnerships with industry stakeholders and organizational leaders to enhance collaborative efforts.
- Built partnerships with industry stakeholders and organizational leaders.
- Worked with Team Leads and Project Managers to identify, secure, and onboard resources for programs.
Supervisor
4 Years 9 Months- Supervised clients in daily living activities, fostering independence in personal care, housekeeping, chores, banking, and shopping.
- Conducted staff performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional development.
- Conducted staff performance evaluations and delivered constructive feedback to enhance professional development.
- Supervised clients in daily living activities, enhancing independence in personal care, housekeeping, chores, banking, and shopping.
- Trained and supported group home residents, aligning with individualized service plans to improve 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 Arts - Social Work
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science
Skills
Behavioral health support
IM+CANS trained
Service planning
Crisis support
Resource coordination
Case documentation
Client advocacy strategies
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Client engagement
Effective communication
Program evaluation
Staff training
Information confidentiality
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker
Timeline
Group Home Therapist
Kids Above All
04.2026 - CurrentRead More
Caseworker I
DCFS
03.2022 - 05.2026Read More
Program Manager
Glenkirk Foundation
04.2021 - 02.2022Read More
Supervisor
Children's Home & Aid
04.2015 - 01.2020Read More
National Louis University
Bachelor of Science from Behavioral Science
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Aurora University
Master of Arts from Social Work
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LSW
I have my License as a LIcensed Social Worker