West Peoria, IL 61604 (309) 360-1860 sw87940e@westpost.net Education: Masters of Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Summa cum laude Walden University October 2007 - August 2009 Bachelors of Social Work, Magna cum laude University of Illinois August 2004 - May 2006 Associates Applied Arts and Science Illinois Central College January 2000 - May 2004 Work Experience: Licensed Child Welfare Specialist, Camelot Care Centers January 2009 to May 2010 Case management of specialized foster children with foster families, biological parents and DCFS juvenile wards through home visits, school visits, medical foll ow-up, services referrals and follow-up. Case coordination with a multitude of agencies and community individuals. Service assessments, through social histori es, for clients. Safety assessments for the purpose of family reunification. C ase reporting, attendance and testimony for court hearings in counties throughou t Illinois. Supervision of visits, parenting skills training and transporting.
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January 2008 to Present YMCA Latchkey Assistant, YMCA (part-time) August 2007 to March 2009 Licensed Child Welfare Specialist, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois November 2006 to January 2009 Case management with foster families, biological parents and DCFS juvenile wards through home visits, school visits, medical follow-up, services referrals and f ollow-up. Case coordination with a multitude of agencies and community individu als. Service assessments, through social histories, for clients. Safety assess ments for the purpose of family reunification. Case reporting, attendance and t estimony for court hearings in Peoria and Tazewell County. Supervision of visits , parenting skills training and transporting. Supervision of visits, parenting skills training and transporting. Home Care Aide Senior Citizens, Addus HealthCare (part-time) August 2006 to August 2007 Case Manager, Heart of Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters January 2006 to November 2006 Assess juvenile clients and community based adult volunteers for the program thr ough interview, home visits and references. Create new community based matches and maintain contact with volunteer, client and family to continually assess goa l progress, youth development and relationship building. Continually offer trai ning to volunteers and referrals to individuals and families as needed. Additio nal family advocacy work to assist families in getting needed services. Adminis trative duties which included creation of the monthly newsletter; preparation o f the statistical reports for the board of directors; building and maintenance of agency website; public relations and marketing functions; volunteer and clien t recruitment; fundraising event coordination and follow through; and office vol unteer's training and supervision. Community Relations Director - Certified Health Management, Inc. May 2005 to September 2005 Perform function of community relations by maintaining professional contacts and obtain new contacts. Attend, volunteer and coordinate senior activities and co mmunity events. Marketing and networking throughout Central Illinois for residen t placement, volunteer services and activities. Hiring, training and management of a small sales team. Administrative duties which included reporting and track ing for sales calls, closing ratios, expense account; prepare monthly marketing plan and quarterly competitive marketing analysis report. Community Service: Mentor Big Brothers Big Sisters May 2006 to Present Camp CORE - Mississippi Katrina Relief Trip October 2005 United Way Fundraising Events