Caritas Family Solutions is devoted to the care and treatment of individuals and families of all backgrounds with social and emotional needs across the continuum of life. We are committed to promoting a just and caring community through a network of regional offices across the 42 southernmost counties of Illinois.

We envision a community in which all abilities are embraced and everyone is encouraged to pursue their greatest potential. While every client’s needs are different, the majority of our services can be classified under these programs: -Counseling and outpatient mental health services -Affordable housing for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities or mental health concerns -Job coaching, educational classes and training for individuals needing assistance in acquiring vocational, employment and independent living skills and experience -Recovery and prevention services for those struggling with substance use and addiction

Inspect homes for discrepancies in reference to energy efficiency.Create site-built/mobile home models on modeling software.Oversee weatherization retrofitting projects.Maintain/follow standard work specifications for NREL.Inspect quality of work and correct discrepancies after completion of work.Maintain relationship with contractor and crew.

•Monitor Older American Act Grantees to assure proper service operation and utilization of resources. •Assist with program development with a specialty in Nutrition, Transportation, Legal, Ombudsman, and Adult Protective Services.•Provide technical assistance to Service Providers in establishing and implementing plans to meet local needs.•Fulfill reporting requirements internally as well as State and Federal reporting•Communicate formally and informally with staff and State/Federal Service Agencies regarding policies, rules, and regulations governing services which Providers are funded.

FIVE STAR INDUSTRIES, INC is a company based out of PO BOX 60, DU QUOIN, Illinois, United States.

Worked as a Consumer Support Technician assisting adults diagnosed with developmental disabilities in their own homes. Provided companionship, assistance in activities of daily living, and transportation to work and community activities.

CHADS Coalition for Mental Health's mission is to advance the knowledge and prevention of adolescent depression and suicide through awareness, education, family support and research. Founded by Larry and Marian McCord, in the after math of the tragic suicide of their son Chad in 2004, the CHADS Coalition has become a leader and a beacon of hope and emotional and practical support for adolescents and young adults facing depression and suicide thoughts and behaviors, and seeking help to access and complement behavioral health services. CHADS provides services through three main programs for school-aged youth through schools and in the community: Signs of Suicide® (SOS) is an evidenced-based program that teaches/empowers middle school and high school students, parents, educators and counselors to recognize and respond to the warning signs of teen depression and suicide. CHADS Social-Emotional Mentoring uses the evidenced based Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) competencies which are self-awareness, self-management, social-awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making. Research has shown that students who develop skills in these areas also experience improvement in grades, behavior, peer relationships and an overall sense of well-being. CHADS Family Support Program provides a caring, individualized response to parents and caregivers in need, so that they will be better equipped to make decisions, access services, and take care of their loved ones.

As part of the Illinois and the National Independent Living Movements, the Southern Illinois Center for Independent Living is dedicated to the belief that persons with disabilities have the right and responsibility to make choices, to control the direction of their lives, and to participate fully and equally in their communities.

Kiddy KAMP Academy is an information technology and services company based out of 6106 State St, East St Louis, IL, United States.

• Interned with the Development Team, assisted with all organizational aspects of major fundraising and outreach events • Secured donations and sponsors and otherwise organized a Golf Outing for 110 golfers that raised $33,000 • Investigated past issues with “Tag Days,” a large epilepsy awareness event, developed plan for improvement for the future