Suzanne Polit
McHenry,IL
Summary
Social Services professional with 17-years-experience in counseling, field assessments, care plans for the elderly, family issues, addiction, childhood and adult trauma. Strong background in care coordination, patient advocacy, healthcare planning, and resource management. Known for effective team collaboration and achieving measurable results. Adaptable to changing needs with robust communication and organizational skills. Reliable and focused on delivering high-quality care outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Coordinator Senior Services
Catholic Charities
2016.09 - 2026.04
- Coordinated In-Home Services to ensure elderly can remain safely and comfortably in the community by assessing the complex needs of elderly clients through gathering information and developing a customized plan of care.
- Conducted assessments, authorized governmental services, provided referrals, and monitored client services.
- Created effective care plans to match the unique needs of clients following the standards and guidelines of funders, contractors, and governmental regulations.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date client files.
- Responsive to case management issues in a timely manner.
- DON certified
Counselor I Women’s Inpatient Program
Gateway Foundation
2010.07 - 2016.05
- Prepared and facilitated group counseling sessions and lectures related to addiction, relapse prevention, life skills, coping, behavior modification, problem solving, anger management, domestic violence, childhood trauma, and family issues.
- Originated weekly creative expressions groups emphasizing authenticity, goal setting, values clarification, personal mission statements, mindfulness, and spirituality.
- Maintained client records.
- Performed client care monitoring and milieu management
- Enforced house rules, ensured client safety and well-being during social, recreational, and daily activities.
- Administered Breathalyzer, collected urine samples, participated in client and room searches.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Counseling Psychology
North Park University
Associate’s Degree - Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
College of Lake County
Skills
- Active listening
- Written communication
- Documentation
- Presentations
- Group Moderator
- Conscientious
- Open-minded
- Radical Empathy
- Client education
- Case management
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Care Coordinator Senior Services
Catholic Charities
2016.09 - 2026.04
Counselor I Women’s Inpatient Program
Gateway Foundation
2010.07 - 2016.05
Associate’s Degree - Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
College of Lake County
Bachelor’s Degree - Counseling Psychology
North Park University