Shannon Redmond
Social Worker
Oak Park,IL
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker
UIC Department Of Medicine HIV/AIDS
Chicago, IL
02.2017 - 12.2019
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping skills and improve communication.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
Inmate Substance Use Counselor
Westcare Foundataion
Chicago, IL Cook County Jail
02.2015 - 01.2017
- Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Arranged and facilitated therapy sessions for individuals, couples, and families.
- Organized clinical interventions and treatment plans for patients suffering from chronic pain disorders.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Provided crisis intervention to address clients' immediate needs and prevent harmful behaviors.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Monitored client progress to make necessary adjustments for client success.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Taught substance abuse classes to help clients understand consequences of drug and alcohol use.
- Supported aftercare planning for continued recovery after treatment.
Socail Worker Children in DCFS
Tony Howard
Chicago, IL
01.2004 - 01.2014
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Liaised with agencies and courts to provide safe, stable and nurturing homes for children.
- Facilitated groups to address specific needs such as grief and loss, anger management and social skills.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
Skills
- Sexual Assault Victim Counseling
- Grief Processes
- Mood Disorders Knowledge
- Case Management
- Attention to Detail
- Group Therapy
- Family Reunification
- Child Welfare and Protective Services
- Confidential Case Documentation
- Mandatory Reporting Procedures
- Women's Issues
- Individual and Group Counseling
- MS Office
- DSM-IV Knowledge
Certification
- LSW
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Social Worker
UIC Department Of Medicine HIV/AIDS
02.2017 - 12.2019
Inmate Substance Use Counselor
Westcare Foundataion
02.2015 - 01.2017
Socail Worker Children in DCFS
Tony Howard
01.2004 - 01.2014