Licensed Social Worker, Interim Housing Director

Afrika Bradley, LSW

Email: ************@******.*** Phone: 312-***-****

Licensed Social Worker with extensive experience in trauma-informed care, behavioral health services, program management, and clinical case coordination. Skilled in providing individual and group psychotherapy, developing individualized service plans, managing complex cases, and leading multidisciplinary teams to improve client outcomes and housing stability for vulnerable populations experiencing homelessness, chronic illness, trauma, and behavioral health challenges.

Employment History

Beds Plus – Director of Interim Housing/Social Worker LaGrange, Illinois 04/2025 – 03/2026

Provide leadership and oversight for interim housing programs, ensuring compliance with agency standards, DHS regulations, and trauma-informed best practices.

Provide individual psychotherapy and supportive counseling to residents experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, and housing instability.

Facilitate group psychotherapy and psychoeducational groups focused on relapse prevention, emotional regulation, life skills, and stabilization.

Supervise case managers and support staff, offering clinical guidance, case consultation, and mentoring.

Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized service plans for residents with complex medical and behavioral health needs.

Coordinate interdepartmental collaboration to streamline client intake, crisis response, and housing transitions.

Liaison with medical staff at local hospitals to ensure continuity of care and integrated service delivery.

Monitor program performance metrics and prepare reports for executive leadership and funders.

Maintain extensive knowledge of community resources and provide referrals to support healthcare, mental health, and psychosocial needs.

Related Management Company – Resident Service Specialist Chicago, Illinois 01/2024 – 03/2025

Delivered resident support services, including brief individual therapeutic interventions, crisis intervention, and housing stabilization support.

Conducted psychosocial assessments and developed individualized service plans for residents with complex needs.

Facilitated workshops, support groups, and community engagement activities to promote wellness, emotional stability, and self-sufficiency.

Maintained accurate documentation and compliance with HUD and agency standards.

Collaborated with medical providers at Weiss Memorial Hospital to ensure coordinated care and appropriate follow-up services.

Chicago House and Social Service Agency – Director of Residential Housing Chicago, Illinois 10/2019 – 12/2022

Oversaw residential housing programs serving individuals living with HIV/AIDS and experiencing homelessness.

Provided individual psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and supportive counseling to residents managing chronic illness, trauma, and behavioral health conditions.

Facilitated therapeutic and psychoeducational groups, incorporating harm reduction and trauma-informed approaches.

Conducted comprehensive assessments and developed individualized service plans tailored to medical, mental health, and housing needs.

Provided clinical supervision and training to case management staff to ensure ethical and effective service delivery.

Managed program budgets, staffing, and compliance with federal, state, and private funder requirements.

Collaborated with healthcare providers and community partners to ensure holistic and integrated client care.

Coordinated care with hospitals and community agencies to support clients living with HIV/AIDS.

Heartland Human Care Services – Program Supervisor Chicago, Illinois 03/2016 – 04/2019

Supervised case managers and coordinated services for clients in housing and employment programs.

Provided clinical consultation and supported delivery of individual and group-based therapeutic interventions for high-needs clients.

Supported crisis intervention, safety planning, and de-escalation strategies in high-acuity environments.

Conducted program audits and ensured compliance with agency and funder standards.

Facilitated team meetings and provided technical assistance to improve service delivery and client outcomes.

Delivered comprehensive care coordination aimed at empowering clients to independently manage health and behavioral health conditions and improve overall quality of life.

Connections for Abused Women and Children (CAWC) – Community Outreach Coordinator Chicago, Illinois 01/2012 – 05/2015

Provided advocacy, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed individual counseling to survivors of domestic violence.

Facilitated psychoeducation, safety planning, and empowerment-based support groups.

Conducted comprehensive assessments and coordinated care planning in hospital-based settings including Stroger Hospital of Cook County and Northwestern Prentice Women’s Hospital.

Partnered with patients and support systems to identify goals, address barriers, and improve engagement in healthcare.

Maintained extensive knowledge of community resources and connected survivors to shelter, legal advocacy, and supportive services.

Prepared reports and maintained documentation for program evaluation and compliance.

Skills

Individual Psychotherapy

Group Psychotherapy & Psychoeducation

Trauma-Informed Care

Harm Reduction Approach

Crisis Intervention & De-escalation

Psychosocial & Biopsychosocial Assessments

Individualized Service Plans

Behavioral Health Coordination

Housing Stability & Supportive Services

Program Management & Compliance

Clinical Supervision & Staff Development

HUD & DHS Regulatory Compliance

Education

Master of Social Work – Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL

Bachelor of Social Work – Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL (2005)

Bachelor of Arts: Psychology – Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL (2005)

License & Certifications

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (2024)

Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (2024)

40-Hour Domestic Violence Training – Between Friends Chicago (2022)

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