Samantha Mathew

Experience

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  Crittenton Centers

  Jan 2010 - May 2010

  Crisis Nursery Volunteer

  Cared for children brought into the centerHelped plan structured activities for the following days.Communicated with families in crisis

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  Logan's Roadhouse

  Dec 2010 - May 2012

  Server
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  Heart of Illinois HIV/AIDS Care

  Aug 2011 - May 2012

  Intern

  Efficiently and accurately completes paperwork, adhering to state and agency timelinesExpertise in communication, advocacy patients, staff, medical/ social work personnel and administrationEngages in daily communication and strategy with treatment team Responsible for providing direct service care for patients within a variety of environments- office, clinic, residenceProficiently locates appropriate resources to assist low-income and non-income producing clientsAdhering to state and agency timelines working with systems such as Microsoft Word and Excel Strictly follow HIPPA guidelines and protect the confidentiality of clients' sensitive medical information Show less

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  Children's Home and Aid

  Apr 2012 - Jun 2013

  Regional Coordinator

  Develops, plans and implements Parent's Care and Share support groups within assigned region. Responsible for interpreting program goals and methods, providing technical consultation to new and existing groups, and conducing trainings for possible professional facilitators and childcare specialists.

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  Child Abuse Council

  Jul 2013 - Dec 2015

  Family Support Worker

  Initiates and maintains regular home visitation with at risk families in Rock Island County to promote attachment and bonding to strengthen families. Maintains working relationship with participants to provide emotional support and work as an advocate for them. Work as a community liaison to connect families in crisis situations to appropriate resources.Maintains weekly updates of appropriate databases regarding service provision in a timely and efficient mannerAssists parents in assessment planning to improve their skills to optimize the home environment.Assists in making and attending health and human service appointments for families. Show less

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  The American Armed Forces Cooperative, Inc.

  Dec 2015 - now

  Victim Advocate
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  EveryChild (formerly the Child Abuse Council)

  Jan 2018 - Jul 2023

  Healthy Families Program Manager
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  Henry Stark Special Ed

  Aug 2022 - now

  School Social Worker