Social Work & Community Health Psychotherapist - Rush University Hospital Psychotherapy Clinic - Chicago, Illinois
(2022-06)
- Provided individualized therapy-based services to address issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and other mental health related concerns.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to understand clients' psychological conditions, needs, and goals.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans and intervention services.
- Care coordination with other healthcare providers, social services, and community resources to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case notes, treatment plans, and progress reports utilizing EPIC platform in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
- Prepare reports for funding bodies, program evaluations, and internal use.
Psychotherapist - Maafa Redemption Project - Chicago, Illinois
(2022-06)
- Provided one-on-one therapy sessions to address mental health issues, trauma, and reintegration challenges for formerly incarcerated individuals.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on individual assessments and needs.
- Facilitate group therapy sessions focused on coping strategies, anger management, and life skills.
- Respond to immediate psychological crises, providing stability and support.
- Developed and implemented reentry plans to support successful transitions from incarceration to community life.
- Conducted workshops and seminars on topics such as substance abuse prevention, mental health awareness, problem solving, and effective communication.
Social Worker Intern, Primary Counselor - Above and Beyond Recovery Center - Chicago, Illinois
(2021-08 - 2022-06)
- Assess client's personal, medical, emotional, social, and environmental situation through home, community, and office visits.
- Coordinate the establishment of an individual recovery plan with the client, client's support system, and other care providers.
- Recognize and act on opportunities to move clients to appropriate levels of care; provide referrals to additional services as indicated.
- Engage with clients to gain interest and excitement about employment opportunities.
- Collaborate with the Employment Services department to assist with Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model requirements and approach.
- Assist clients in identifying signs and symptoms of de-compensation. Work collaboratively with clients to identify coping skills to assist in managing symptoms and stressors experienced.
- Assist clients in learning and improving independent living skills, i.e. personal hygiene, housekeeping skills, nutrition, and shopping for food and personal items
Social Worker Intern - CICS Loomis - Longwood - Chicago, Illinois
(2020-08 - 2021-04)
- Assess student's needs, strengths, and aspirations to determine appropriate services.
- Help develop plans to improve client's overall safety and well-being.
- Research and refer students and their families to community resources and other wrap-around services.
- Facilitate Small Group S.E.L. Sessions and 1-on-1 support services with students.
- Assist students in increasing their capacity to improve their social development, as well as adjust to unexpected challenges and changes in their lives.
- Participate in MTSS Team Meetings and evaluate student readiness for increased/decreased levels of intervention.
- Maintain confidentiality as outlined in ECS and NASW Code of Ethics.
- Advocate for and support students' academic achievements.
- Exercise consistent follow up with students to monitor overall progress.
- Evaluate services provided to ensure that they are consistent with students' goals.
Disability Direct Service Provider - Misericordia - Chicago, Illinois
(2019-12)
- Assist(s) person(s) with varying disabilities with daily activities for the encouragement of independence
- Facilitate activities such as: shopping, budgeting, cooking, and transportation
- Help clients identify community related resources and services
- Maintain updated documentation (i.e. progress reports) related to engagement activities, in accordance with agency and funding expectations, as well as best practice standards.
- Provides health and wellness workshops or other training, as needed/requested by the Director, with a focus on development and independence related issues, to support and engage participants in maintaining their emotional and physical well-being
Pre-School Teacher - Bright Horizons - Chicago, Illinois
(2018-07 - 2019-12)
- Designed, planned, and coordinated curriculum, daily activities, subjects in reading, language arts, math, and science.
- Designed and participated in interactions that encouraged building of sensorial, speech, hearing, and cognitive skills
- Managed all aspects of the classroom, implemented behavior modifications and interventions, in addition to academic intervention when necessary
- Kept accurate and updated records of students' academic progress
Student Teacher - Lagos Anglican Grammar School - Lagos, Nigeria
(2014-08 - 2015-09)
- Assisted the lead teacher in implementing daily lesson plans
- Taught, implemented, and delivered specialized curriculum for subjects' areas English Language Arts, History, and Science
- Lead small groups of children in daily activities and lessons
- Ensured a safe and healthy environment for students to learn and grow
