Emily Ellis, LMSW

San Antonio, Texas ***** / 210-***-**** / acgjls@r.postjobfree.com

Education

University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio Texas

Masters of Social Work (GPA: 3.9)

Lambuth University, Jackson, Tennessee

Bachelor of Science

Family and Consumer Sciences (GPA 3.5)

Certifications

Licensed Masters of Social Work Acquired October 2014 - License Number 59970

Satori Alternative to Manage Aggression October 2014

Child-Care Director Certificate January 2011

Child Care Licensing Division

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

American Red Cross Instructor’s Certification

-Infant, Child, and Adult CPR, First Aid and Blood borne Pathogens November 2010

Experience with Children and Families

Family Service Association- San Antonio, TX

Early Childhood Clinician II – Rural Office September 2014-present

Responsible for rural area referrals from Head Start and Avance, in Uvalde, Crystal City, and

surrounding areas. This position is a part-time position. Implement behavior modification and

parent/teacher intervention techniques. Position requires home and school visitations and

observations. Experience practiced in this position include treatment planning, goal and objective

setting with clients and their supportive networks, and a humanistic approach of play therapy. In

addition, clinical documentation and purposeful communication are highly maintained, as this is a

field position.

Family Endeavors- San Antonio, TX

Training Specialist October 2010-June 2013

Directorship held for multiple early childhood sites through 2011-2013

Offered training for 25 early childhood child-care centers in Child-Care Licensing Standards.

Implemented Quality Assurance at all 25 early childhood child-care centers, specifically managing

seven early-child-care sites under my Directorship. Applied Behavior Modification Techniques and

offered mediated assistance with parents, staff, and guardians. Assigned to manage specific

after-school site with children with behavioral difficulties and diagnosis including Autism,

Asperger’s Syndrome, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, and Attention Deficit Hyper-Active

Disorder.

The Boys and Girls Club- Bryan, Texas

Summer Programs Intern June 2001-August 2001

Responsible in preparing health education activities and lesson plans for youth ages 5 thru 15.

Assisted students with developing academic skills, interpersonal communication, safety, and

personal hygiene. Worked within a restricted budget, utilized community resources, and

maintained healthy rapport with students’ families.

Additional Experience

Encompass Hospice Care- San Antonio, TX

Patient Care Volunteer August 2014 –present

Provide a minimum of two hours a week of in home and in nursing home care for individuals in

hospice program, and families.

Maintain a caseload of a minimum of two patients.

Child Family Adult Consultants- San Antonio, TX

Counseling Volunteer January 2014-present

Provide psychotherapy for a diverse client base of individuals, families, and couples, under

supervision. Work with a multi-disciplinary staff to provide linkages within the community and

comprehensive therapy. Conduct therapeutic sessions and diagnostic interviews, with clinical

documentation, for a client base of an average of 20 individuals.

Family Endeavors- San Antonio, TX

Sub-Contracted Home Assessment Provider January 2013-present

Accept between one and four home studies per week, contracted by the Department of Child and

Protective Services. Provide thorough assessment of the home and family for safety, well being,

history, and permanency, before approval for the child or children to be placed. Meet an array of

deadlines and maintain excellent working rapport with supervisor and Texas Department of

Protective Services caseworkers.

Family Endeavors- San Antonio, TX

Case Management Intern- Supportive Services for Veterans and Families August 2012-May

2013

Provided case management for a caseload of 40-70 individuals and families, serving 145

veterans and their families during the duration of this placement. Maintained case notes,

documentation, and strengthened resources for veterans in the San Antonio and surrounding

areas for housing, benefits, and other basic needs.

Family Endeavors- San Antonio, TX

Training Specialist October 2010-June 2013

Developed and implemented weekly trainings on topics pertaining to Business Management,

Personal Growth, Child Development, or CPR and First Aid, according to the Texas Department

of Protective Services. Worked to maintain quality training standards of the US Government

SURGE shelters in San Antonio and for employees deployed to other locations to care for

immigrant children crossing the border of Texas. Assisted in identifying applicable and available

grants and wrote three grants, two of which were rewarded to Family Endeavors.

Lamb of God Lutheran Church- Flower Mound, TX

Director of Girls Ministry August 2004-August 2009

Mentored students aged 10 thru 21 through relational and educational guidance. Offered support

to families and community agencies through relationship building and mentorship. Coordinating

four nation-wide trips of service yearly. Developed the scope of a new position through organizing

programs and recruiting support, to connect families to community services, thus holding many

roles within the office.

America’s Pregnancy Association- Las Colinas, TX

Director of Development and Telephone Counselor April 2002-April 2003

Offered non-biased assessment and counseling for an average of 50 to 60 educational, relational,

and/or crisis pregnancy situations and questions. Researched pregnancy, adoption, and

parenting related topics as continual education, and composed text for the company website.

Trained volunteers and assisted supervisor in grant writing, fundraising, and advertising

decisions.

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