Great Lakes Program Manager

Kandi M. Fowler

SUMMARY

Over the past ** years I have played an integral role in conducting comprehensive psychosocial analysis of patients suffering from Alcohol and Drug Addiction, Mental health, HIV, Sex Trafficking ei. (Prostitution), and Trauma as well as working with incarcerated men and women. I am knowledgeable of the 2060 and ASAM criteria, implementing other entities as indicated for each patient according to the global Identified needs assessment tool. I am experienced in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies and Evidenced based methods. I have substantive knowledge in the field of sexual abuse, sex trafficking and adult sexual assault.

I have most recently overseen the daily operations of programing, forming partnerships, outreach services to cliental. I am self-motivated professional that consistently undergoes continuing education and certification classes.

EXPERIENCE

The American Indian Center of Chicago, Project Beacon

Provide direct legal services to native victims of trafficking in Chicago; Provide holistic, culturally -informed healing service to victims and survivors of sex trafficking through the American Indian center of Chicago; collaborate with local victims services providers to increase awareness of trafficking of native identified persons and develop a comprehensive referral network.

Program Manager, Project Beacon July 2018-Presently

.. Provide direct outreach services to native Survivors of sex trafficking

.. Developed and provided assessments

.. Attended and established congruency with several court municipals while developing linkages for sex trafficked victims. ex. (prostitution).

.. Established partnership within DOJ diversion court programs

.. Created A network with cook county’s judges presiding over specialty courts.

.. Obtained collaboration within the juvenile court system and DCFS

.. Developed comprehensive referral network with various agencies to provide linkage for further services.

.. Provide educational trainings on sex trafficking of American Indian/Alaskan natives.

.. Provide culturally appropriate healing services lead by elders and or certified trainers

.. Facilitated informative groups to increase awareness of trafficking to public.

.. Created curriculum for therapeutic healing practices culturally appropriate

.. Developed curriculum for didactic training of awareness and prevention strategies

.. Created policy and procedure for Project Beacon programing.

THE WOMENS TREATMENT CENTER

April 2018-July 2018

TWTC is designed to serve women with their unique struggles with substance abuse and where they can have their children 0-5 years of age accompany them during the process. Assisting mother to break the cycle of addiction and family dysfunctions.

Mental health counselor

.. Created dap notes for case management

.. Developed treatment plans incompliance with DASA/ASAM

.. Provided dual diagnosis education, breaking through the stigmas of dual diagnosis barriers.

.. Facilitated trauma informed expressive art therapy

.. Facilitated anger management group and provided curriculum

.. Guided childhood healing techniques using various treatment modalities

..Lead processing groups using seeking safety, a treatment manual for PTSD & Substance Abuse by Lisa M. Navajits.

HARTGROVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM

An all-encompassing psychiatric healthcare service that is both effective and efficient. Restoring the emotional well-being to patients and giving them resources for their future is our primary commitment. The Adolescent Program for teens 13 to 17 years old, housed in Recovery and Crisis Stabilization Units. The Adult Program treats those 18 and up in separate Recovery and Crisis Stabilization Units.

Hartgrove Substance Abuse and Mental Health Department. 2017 - 2018

.. Working to compile and assess patients for substance use disorders.

.. Completing SBIRT analysis with patients on various Psych units within the hospital.

.. Providing mental health and substance abuse groups

.. Provide trauma narratives. A psychological technique used to help survivors of trauma make sense of their

Experiences.

.. Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy using Basic TF-CBT Theory, Components, Skills and Resources.

.. Providing case management and outside resources for continuum of care.

Catholic Charities, Chicago IL

Community casework and counseling services.

In COLLABORATION WITH holy cross hospital a 24- inpatient unit contracting with Catholic Charities to establish a community mental health center inside the nearby Sisters of St. Casimir. The ACES Program provides comprehensive day treatment on the first floor, serving about 50 adults. Providing drug and alcohol assessments, Interventions and referrals as Identified throughout the screening process.

Catholic Charities, Addictions Counseling Educational Services, ACES. August 2016-August 2017

Working with Holy Cross Hospital in Providing SBIRT to incoming patients in the ER and Psych unit.

Conducting alcohol and drug assessments

Brief interventions

Referrals according to SBIRT findings

Treatment care as indicated

Facilitate didactic and therapeutic behavior modification groups using both evidenced based modules and creative therapies in the Arts.

Providing counseling services to Domestic violence clients

Provided Anger Management group and individual counseling to court ordered and or DCFS referred as well as self-referred.

Providing community casework and counseling to homeless population.

Haymarket Center, Chicago IL

Haymarket Center is a comprehensive alcohol and drug treatment facility that aids individuals with chemical dependency in their recovery, by providing a continuum of optimal professional care that is responsive to the identified needs of the community. January 2004-2016

Agency Planning - National Certified Anger Management Counselor and group lecturer

October 2014- August 2016

Provide individual sessions for Anger Management Track as advisable.

Facilitate didactic and therapeutic, behavioral modification groups that using evidenced based modality.

Provide referrals to other agencies that link client with continuum of aftercare and or congruent care as identified throughout group and individual sessions.

Provide court reports showing patients progress or lack thereof since admission to Specialty groups.

Sheriff Woman Justice Program-AODA Counselor December 2008-2014

Manage a caseload of 8-15 at level of 3.5, Sheriff Women Justice Program, DCFS and Co-Occurring

disorders

Create individualized treatment plans and assessments in accordance with 2060-403 and DASA guidelines

Facilitate didactic and therapeutic, behavioral modification groups that using evidenced based modules.

Link clients to agencies for further assistance. (incest, dual diagnosis, self-mutilation, domestic violence and trauma

Provide referrals to other facilities that link client with continuum aftercare services. etc. (Housing, medical care and psychiatric

Provide court reports showing patients progress or lack thereof since admission to program along with treatment team recommendations.

Attended and established congruency with several court municipals while developing linkages for special populations. Ex (prostitution, addiction/alcoholism and mental health)

Intensive Outpatient AODA counselor January 2004-December 2008

Manage a caseload of 8 to12 level 2.1 TASC/IDOC/ clients

Create an individualized treatment plan and assessments in accordance to DASA guidelines

Providing clinical planning continued care/after care plan in accordance to the DASA guidelines

Facilitated didactic and therapeutic groups, monitor medication, collect and read instant drop urinalysis

Worked closely with male population involved with the criminal justice systems.

Haymarket Institute

Counselor-DUI Services January 2004- November 2016

Managed caseload of 30-50 DUI clients’ level 2 moderate/significant care

Facilitated didactic level 2 groups

Reviewed charts for compliance

Completed TX plans, schedules, progress notes, status reports and TPR’s

Exits for clients completing DUI and for Cliental moving into aftercare

Aftercare schedules, exits and change level care

Kandi M. Fowler

Mobile 312-***-****

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EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Presently attending National Louis University, Chicago IL

Bachelor in Behavioral Science

Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL

Advanced and Basic Certificates in Alcohol and Drug Addictions-2005

College of Office Technology, Chicago, IL

Diploma in Microsoft Business, power point, Excel and word. -2002

OVC -H.O.P.E. Train the Trainer

Train the Trainer Certificate in Suicide prevention for American Indian/Alaskan Native Crime Victims. -2019

American Red Cross

Certificate ID (GXSNL2) Completion on 05.21.2019

Adult First Aid/CPR/AED

Anaphylaxis and Epi Auto-Injector

Validity period: 2 years

DOJ Grants Financial Management Training. -2018

Mutual Ground, 60-Hour Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy Training

Certified Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Advocate. - 2018

Women’s Treatment Center

Certificate of Education

Specializing in Sex Offenders, Non-Violent Intervention, Motivational Models-2018

DLA-20 Assessment tool

MTM Services and National Council for Behavioral Health

Integrated health care, Health justice/Juvenile justice, and performance improvement-2017

University of Illinois Springfield: Center for State Policy and Leadership

Institute for Legal, Legislative & Policy Studies.

DUI Service Provider -2016.

ATTC/Great Lakes Provider No. 100584

NAADAC. Training of Trainers: SBIRT-Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment. -2016

Correctional Counseling, Inc.

Training of Trainers: Breaking the Chains of Trauma-(MRT) Moral Reconation Therapy.

An evidenced based practice using a simplistic but accurate way to view trauma. Progressively processing with clients their insight and reflection on the trauma. Building resilience, developing effective coping strategies focusing on the present, forgiveness and moving beyond the trauma. - 2015

Haymarket Training Center

Contemporary Form of Art Therapy & Transformative Tattooing. - 2015

Bensinger, DuPont & Associates

Core Training for Problem and Compulsive Gambling Counselor. -2014

Anger Management Institute-NAMA

Trainer Lynette J. Hoy –Specialist Certification Workshop

Trained and Nationally Certified in Anger Management. -2014

Haymarket Training Center

Certificate of Education

Specializing in Sex Offenders, Non-Violent Intervention, Motivational Models-2014

Metropolitan Family Services/ Federal Bureau Inv.

Human/Sex Trafficking- Identification, Referral, & Assistance for Trafficking Survivors. -2012

Correctional Counseling, Inc.

Training of Trainers: (MRT) Moral Reconation Therapy

An evidenced based practice using systematic, cognitive-behavioral, step-by-step treatment strategies designed to change conscious decision making to higher levels of moral reasoning thus reducing recidivism. -2009

Illinois Dept. of Chicago Public Health certified C.T.R.P.N.

Counseling, testing, referrals, and partner notification HIV specialist 2007

Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association

Certified AODA Counselor #25385

MISA 1 Certified #30092

CAMS 11 -NAMA 2014-present

Certified Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Advocate

Certified DUI Service Provider

Trainer of Trainers in Correctional Counseling, Inc. MRT

Trainer of Trainers OVC -H.O.P.E. Suicide prevention for American Indian/Alaskan Native and other Crime Victims.

References: Ms. Heather Miller, Ex. Director, AIC. adne1v@r.postjobfree.com

Ms. Susan Matyus, Public Defender. adne1v@r.postjobfree.com

Ms. Lauren Miller, Coordinator Juvenile Entry. adne1v@r.postjobfree.com

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