Elizabeth J. Hirsch

Experience

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  University of Chicago

  Mar 2003 - Sept 2003

  • Conducted field observations of Guinea baboons at Brookfield Zoo• Collected, analyzed, and synthesized over 100 hours of behavioral data• Trained undergraduate students in data analysis and collection methods• Collaborated with Animal Behavior Research Group members and Brookfield Zoo scientists• Conducted literature reviews • Supervised the management of laboratory equipment and computer software• Represented the Laboratory for Behavioral Biology at Internal Review Board meetings • Interviewed confederates and documented their responses• Collected biological samples from all study participants• Maintained confidential documents

  • Research Assistant

    May 2001 - Sept 2003

  • Laboratory Manager

    Dec 2002 - Jun 2003

  • Research Assistant

    Mar 2003 - May 2003
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  Food Standards Agency

  Jan 2004 - Jul 2004

  Writer & Editor / Administrative Assistant

  * Contract writing and editing of job advertisements, departmental information supplied to regional newspapers and career centers, and informational documents issued to current and prospective employees

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  Clearbrook

  Jul 2007 - Aug 2008

  Service Coordinator, Illinois Early Intervention Program

  • Managed a pediatric caseload of 60+ children with Individualized Family Service Plans• Coordinated interdisciplinary Early Intervention evaluation teams• Facilitated IFSP meetings with Early Intervention providers and representatives from other agencies• Collaborated with school districts to ensure timely transition services• Administered and scored the Ages & Stages Questionnaire®: Social Emotional• Interviewed caregivers, gathered medical and social histories, and obtained informed consent Show less

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  Clearbrook

  Oct 2009 - Jul 2013

  Designated Service Coordinator for Hearing and Vision Disorders, Illinois Early Intervention Program

  • Managed a pediatric caseload of 60+ clients with Individualized Family Service Plans, ages birth to three years•Interviewed caregivers, gathered medical and social histories, and obtained informed consent• Conducted clinical file review to determine therapeutic evaluation requirements and eligibility categories• Coordinated interdisciplinary evaluation teams including speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, audiologists, low vision specialists, developmental therapists, and medical diagnostic teams• Adhered to federal and state of Illinois timelines, policies, processes, and procedures• Facilitated multi-disciplinary meetings with healthcare providers, caregivers, DCFS, and local school districts• Developed training materials unique to hearing and vision clients to be used by 50+ service coordinators• Trained colleagues in service delivery best practices regarding the hearing and vision disorders population• Facilitated successful transition into the school system with educational stakeholders, families, and service team Show less

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  Midwest Brain Injury Clubhouse

  Jan 2015 - Apr 2015

  Level IA Fieldwork Experience

  Developed and co-led a series of social appropriateness groups for individuals who had experienced traumatic brain injury of varying etiology.

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  Jewish Child & Family Services

  Jul 2015 - Jul 2015

  Level IB Fieldwork Experience

  Placement in outpatient pediatrics and early intervention.

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  Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital

  Jan 2016 - Mar 2016

  Level IIA Fieldwork Experience

  Placement in sub-acute rehabilitation.

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  Pathways Pediatric Therapy Clinic

  Apr 2016 - Jun 2016

  Level IIB Fieldwork Experience

  Placement in outpatient pediatrics.

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  Chicago Pediatric Therapy Group

  Aug 2017 - Mar 2019

  Occupational Therapist

  Design and implement skilled interventions for children birth to three years of age participating in the Illinois Early Intervention Program. Communicate complex health information in accessible terms for clients and service providers. Complete developmental assessments. Collaborate with multiple stakeholders including EI providers, school districts, and medical team. Engaged in a family-coaching model of service delivery focused on collaboration with caregivers.

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  Prospect Heights School District 23

  Aug 2018 - Mar 2019

  Occupational Therapist

  Occupational therapist providing assessment and interventions to children in pre-k, kindergarten, and first grade.