Julia Digenan

Experience

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  Sammamish Children's School

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2017

  Assistant Teacher

  •Worked with kids aged 1-10 in various classrooms and summer camp programs•Lead a class of 10 infants with classroom and day to day activities •Communicated with parents and staff daily to discuss the progress of students & through the class web-page

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  Legends Bar And Grill

  Jan 2017 - Mar 2018

  Cocktail Waitress

  •Took food and beverage orders of customers, validated proof of identity, answered inquiries, and processed payments using a restaurant format program•Provided customer service, multitasking, and interpersonal skills

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  University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  •Led workshops for first year students on the topics of sexual misconduct and campus resources•Led workshops for registered student organizations on bystander intervention and healthy relationships•Facilitated discussion and workshops for Greek students about sexual misconduct within the Greek community •Perform panels for prospective and admitted students and guests•Guide prospective students and guests throughout campus on tour•Manage summer registration and daily visits of students•Population served: incoming/prospective students and their guests

  • FYCARE Facilitator

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  • Illinois Student Admissions Representative

    Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
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  Champaign-Urbana Public Health District

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2017

  Clothing Distribution Manager Intern

  •Oversaw the children’s clothing bank for low-income community members and supervised volunteers•Communicated with customers about the services provided•Maintained distribution through assembly, and promotion

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  The Pavilion Behavorial Health Facility

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2018

  Therapeutic Activity Assistant

  •Individually led up to six recreational therapy groups a day for children, adolescents, adults, and patients with substance abuse disorders encouraging social interaction, leisure awareness, cognitive stimulation, communication, and coping skills •Conducted activity therapy assessments with patients upon admission

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  The Pavilion Behavioral Health Facility

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2018

  BSW Intern

  •Conducted psychosocial and alcohol use assessments with adult patients upon admission•Conducted discharge crisis safety plans with patients upon discharge•Implemented and evaluated best practice methods•Managed several cases at a time in collaboration with other colleagues

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  Cityside Bar

  Sept 2018 - Jan 2019

  Hostess

  •Greeted incoming customers and sat them at appropriate tables•Received and responded to phone calls •Worked with servers, managements, and kitchen staff to ensure high quality service

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  Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2019

  Graduate Intern

  •Held a total caseload of 40 referred students ages 17-24 regarding their substance abuse•Conducted Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS) •Facilitated educational presentations and screenings for residence halls, Greek life, and various organizations

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  Wagamama

  Sept 2019 - Jan 2019

  Hostess

  • Greeted incoming customers and sat them at appropriate tables using an electronic seating system• Scheduled reservations and accommodated walk-in customers• Worked with the front staff to ensure high-quality service•Recieved employee of the month in December 2019

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  Riverside Community Care

  Oct 2020 - Jan 2021

  Outpatient Therapist

  • Managed a caseload of 5-7 individual clients and 5-8 group clients • Delivered weekly individualized therapy • Observed and co-led several groups including stress management, anger management, mindful movement, early recovery, and men's group• Co-created and facilitated a weekly LGBTQ+ group • Participated in weekly team meetings and supervision

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  Salveo Counseling Center

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2025

  MSW Social Worker
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  Emmaus Counseling Center

  Jan 2025 - now

  Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker