Tynease Anderson
Chicago,IL
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Summary
Supported clients in navigating social service and healthcare systems to enhance communication and access to resources. Assisted individuals in achieving independence through empowerment opportunities that respect their choices and dignity. Collaborated with social work and mental health professionals to provide effective advocacy and support in community settings.
Work History
Clinical Intern Therapist
NYAP
09.2022 - Current
- Provide therapeutic counseling services for Foster Care youth.
- Provide individual and group therapeutic services.
- Provide clients with anger management techniques, impulsive control, social, emotional, and functional skills.
- Meet weekly with clients for hourly sessions.
- Document therapeutic notes.
- Provide support staff coverage and update regarding client’s progress within the Clinical Services.
- Participate in zoom-call meetings to support program and clinical needs.
- Attend weekly Supervision, to discuss clinical services provided.
- Built a therapeutic relationship with youth and family systems and provided counseling services.
Housing Advocate
NYAP
07.2022 - Current
- Actively supports, represents, and extends the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
- Actively being the face of the organization in the area of housing resource development.
- Provide in-home supportive services, community resource referrals, advocacy, and other social service interventions to the clients.
- Travels daily, to provide community-based services to, and on behalf of clients in compliance with the organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
- Completes all required documentation in a timely manner.
- Sources and creates linkage with the community resources to access housing opportunities for clients.
- Assists clients in finding permanent supported housing in the community.
- Assists clients in applying for the Bridge Subsidy program.
- Completes housing applications along with clients, along with the signing of rental lease agreements.
- Takes clients to view housing options in the community.
- Assists clients in establishing a housing expenses budget.
- Assists clients with move-in plans and furnishings of unit plans.
- Assisted with after-school sports programs and issued behavioral reprimands for children.
- Completed schedules and organized age-appropriate activities.
- Utilized company vehicles to transport children as needed.
Resident Care Provider
Mercy Home for Girls and Boys
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Built a therapeutic relationship with youth and family systems and provided counseling services.
- Responsible for the development and implementation of individual treatment plans
- Worked collaboratively with School Resources, Career Resources, and After School Programs
- Communicated effectively with family members and engaged with youth in daily routines and activities.
- Provided supportive supervision, guidance, and role modeling for youth.
- Developed and supported creative interventions and participated in supervision meetings.
- Employed all aspects of de-escalation and behavior management techniques as outlined in CPI protocols.
- Learned, aligned with, and executed the treatment philosophies, modalities, and practices of the agency.
- Worked with assigned advocates, including weekly advocate meetings, as well as weekly family contacts.
- Answered inbound phone calls, distributed medications, scheduled appointments, and created staff schedules.
Full-Time Student
Ultimate Medical Academy
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Remained self-directed, motivated, and accountable for personal actions.
- Responsible for the development and implementation of individual treatment plans
- Came prepared for class and completed assignments on time.
- Navigated new technology, utilized available resources, and set realistic expectations.
Maintenance Supervisor
University of Chicago
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Manage staff of 12-15 maintenance technicians
- Scheduling work in areas of design and need.
- Payroll
- Manage and develop technical standards and equipment for inventory control.
Environmental Services Supervisor
Florida State University
08.2015 - 07.2018
- Promoted from Custodian (06/2016)
- Oversaw 60 employees, created staff schedules, managed payroll, and maintained inventory levels.
- Planned and led team meetings weekly.
- Conducted interviews, selected candidates, and trained new hires.
- Followed safety protocols and disposed of biohazard materials properly.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Aurora University
Aurora, Illinois, IL06.2024
Ph.D. - Social Work
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNAssociate of Science Degree - Health and Human Services
Ultimate Medical Academy
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Aurora University
Aurora, IL 05.2023
Skills
Advocacy
Certification
- Academic Honors Recognition / Honor Roll
- American Red Cross | Certified in CPR
- Microsoft Office Applications / MS Excel | MS Word | MS PowerPoint | MS Outlook | Typing Speed: 35 WPM
Timeline
Clinical Intern Therapist
NYAP
09.2022 - Current
Housing Advocate
NYAP
07.2022 - Current
Resident Care Provider
Mercy Home for Girls and Boys
06.2019 - 05.2021
Full-Time Student
Ultimate Medical Academy
03.2019 - 06.2020
Maintenance Supervisor
University of Chicago
08.2018 - 03.2019
Environmental Services Supervisor
Florida State University
08.2015 - 07.2018
Associate of Science Degree - Health and Human Services
Ultimate Medical Academy
Master of Science - Social Work
Aurora University
Ph.D. - Social Work
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Aurora University