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Resume:
DANE LENINGTON
Greenville, Illinois 62246
Home 618-***-**** Cell 618-***-**** Email: ********@*****.***
Objective: Skilled Social Worker position
Highlights of Qualifications
Φ High-energy, street-smart professional possessing a strong work ethic, a well-developed sense of humor and a commitment to providing consumer-focused service
Φ Experienced in counseling a variety of populations, including: the chronically mentally ill, substance abusers, the homeless and individuals living with HIV
Φ Strong interpersonal skill used in working with diverse populations from all walks of life
Φ Demonstrated flexibility in working whatever hours required in meeting and exceeding goals
Professional Experience
Community Support Worker Adapt of Illinois Belleville, IL 8/07-10/08
Φ Extremely intense case management with severely mentally ill persons who have had limited success in remaining in the community in the past.
Φ Liaison with Alton Mental Health Center working with consumer who have faced long term hospitalizations, and to provide for community placement.
Φ Insuring timely referral and linkage to services for mental ill consumers and documentation of the same.
Φ Experienced in working with consumers in all areas of ADAPT, including Community Support, Supported Residential (group homes), and Nursing Home programs.
Housing Case Manager Chestnut Health Systems Belleville, IL 3/06-1/07
Φ Providing Intense Case Management (ICM) to a caseload of severely mentally ill consumers with dual-diagnosis.
Φ Administer two HUD supportive housing grants in partnership with St. Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Department (IGD).
Φ Preparation of grants to federal agencies.
Φ Locating and linking consumers with community resources.
Φ Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
Housing Consultant CBDG Operations E. St. Louis, IL 1/06-2/06
Φ Implementation of Lighthouse Shelter + Care permanent housing program.
Φ Providing case management for persons in 8 unit Beacon Place housing program.
Φ Tracking services, providers and documentation for Federal grant matching funds.
Φ Consulting with Family Living Center staff on methods of improving service to residents.
Φ Social marketing of CDBG housing programs.
Φ Liaison to the community for CDBG housing programs.
Φ Creation of all forms, procedures and marketing tools for CDBG housing programs.
Housing Coordinator Bethany Place Belleville, IL. 1999-2005
Φ Instrumental in design and management of a new transitional housing program serving those who are HIV+. Served as gatekeeper, intake worker, and case manager to a diverse group of individuals facing multiple problems of physical and mental illness, homelessness, and substance abuse.
Φ Supervise a staff of four Housing Managers for the transitional housing program.
Φ Experienced in preparation of HUD and HOPWA reports and grants.
Φ Administer two HUD supportive housing grants.
Φ Designed and administer Bethany Place Next Step Up Shelter + Care permanent housing program.
Φ Writing grants to federal, state, local and private foundations.
Ryan White Case Manager Bethany Place Belleville, IL. 1999-2002
Φ Provide Ryan White case management services for consumers that are HIV+. Insuring timely referral and linkage to services, and documentation of the same.
Φ Provide HIV testing, prevention counseling, and education to the community.
Residential Coordinator Behavioral Health Alternatives Wood River, IL. 1997-1999
Φ Provide intensive, crisis-oriented case management services to residential consumers experiencing life difficulties.
Φ Utilize polished organizational and time management skills in managing multiple responsibilities: oversee residential consumers, handle Medicaid billing, administer Illinois shelter grant money, and prepare detailed
shelter reports.
Φ Serve as gatekeeper of residential program, conducting efficient screening and intakes.
Φ Facilitate personal interaction between Coordinator, Counselors and clients with goal of enhancing consumer’s
socialization skills
Φ Oversee purchase of all residential supplies, organize menus and assist with daily living activities.
Φ Interact with case managers and clients to ensure completion of treatment plans and timely linkage of services.
Φ Assist in setting, clarifying and monitoring goals for Crisis Residential Program; promote the program to community agencies and organizations in need of services
Φ Expose practicum students to all phases of social work in order to fulfill student’s learning contract.
Φ Function effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team in orchestrating efforts to help clients achieve their fullest potential.
Residential Counselor Behavioral Health Alternatives Wood River, IL 1995-1997
Φ Responsibilities were basically the same as listed above but with a higher level of supervision and training.
On-call Crisis Counselor Prairie Counseling Center Greenville, IL 1998-1999
Φ Weekend on-call Crisis Counselor performing crisis intervention, linkage and referral, assessment, facilitation for private hospitalization, and pre-screening for AMHC to the community.
Intern St. Anthony’s Hospital Alton, IL. 2001 to 2002
Φ Completing psychosocial assessment for patients of the behavioral health ward.
Φ Completing discharge planning, and referral and linkage for needed services.
Φ Documentation of all services provided.
Φ Facilitation and participation in group therapy.
Intern Behavioral Health Alternatives Wood River, IL 1995-1996
Φ Completion of intake paperwork for entrance of consumers into the Crisis Residential Program.
Φ Purchase of all residential supplies, organize menus, prepare meals and assist with daily living skills.
Φ Completion of follow-up reports on all consumers of the Crisis Residential Program and make appropriate referrals.
Φ Training in crisis intervention, assessment, networking, and policies and procedures of Behavioral Health Alternatives.
Memberships & Associations
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Φ Student Social Work Association Φ National Association of Black Student Social Workers
Education
B.A., Social Work
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville / 1996
Graduated Summa Cum Laude / GPA 4.0
M.S.W.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville /2006
GPA 3.545
Special Skills and Training
Φ Good computer knowledge with experience in Word Perfect, Word, and Windows.
Φ Home Based Support Services Training, 09/27/96 & 07/21/98.
Φ Voter Registration training, AMHC, 10/02/96.
Φ “Investigation: Meeting National Standards, Office of Inspector General,” AMHC, 10/28/97 to 10/29/97.
Φ State HIV Conference, “HIV, Today and Tomorrow,” Springfield, IL, 11/19/96 to 11/20/96.
Φ Medicaid Mental Health Documentation, IDHS, CMHC, 11/17/97.
Φ Training in Tardive Dyskinesia, 04/22/98.
Φ Certification in both CPR and First Aid.
Φ “Working with IDUs and Crack Users in HIV, Prevention and Education,” IDPH, 10/12/99.
Φ State HIV Conference, “Dimensions of Opportunity,” Springfield, IL, 11/15/99 to 11/16/99,
Φ “Sexual Communication: Interventions for Individual Behavior Change,” IDPH, 5/22/00 to 5/23/00.
Φ “All My Money,” University of Illinois Extension, 6/22/00.
Φ HIV Counseling, Testing, Referral and Partner Notification: Client-Centered Counseling Training, IDPH, Springfield, IL, 07/18/00 to 07/20/00.
Φ HUD, Supportive Housing Program Start-up Conference, Chicago, IL, 8/29/00 to 8/31/00.
Φ “Meeting the Challenging Needs of a Multi-diagnosed Population: Mental Illness & Substance Abuse among People Living with HIV/AIDS,” University of Missouri, 9/19/00.
Φ State HIV Conference, “A Decade of Change: Beyond 2000,” 11/28/00 to 11/30/00.
Φ Provide-Computer Training, IDPH, Springfield, IL, 1/29/01 to 1/31/01
Φ HUD, Supportive Housing Training, Normal, IL 3/21/01
Φ HIV Care Consortia Retreat/Training 2001, IDPH, 8/29/01 to 8/31/01
Φ IDPH, HOPWA Training and Workshop, 10/17/01
Φ State HIV Conference, “Transcending Boundaries: Science and Society,” 11/27/01 to 11/29/01.
Φ Rural Housing Conference: “Affordable Housing, A key to Community Growth and Success,” 12/4/01 to 12/05/01.
Φ Member of committee for St. Clair County HUD Annual Action Plan, Program Year 2001, 2002, 2003.
Φ “The Art of Life Management,” by Keith Neuber, Saint Anthony’s Health Center, Social Work Department.
Φ State HIV Conference, “Transcending Boundaries: Science and Society,” 11/19/02 to 11/21/02.
Φ Service on the Grant Committee, Staff Strategies Committee, Environmental Committee and Management Committee at Behavioral Health Alternatives.
Φ Chairperson of the Homeless Action Counsel of St. Clair County 2002 & 2003, and past Chairperson of the Planning Committee preparing 2004 COC Grant and “10 year plan to end homelessness” for St. Clair County.
Φ Member St. Clair County, Continuum of Care (HAC), Special Task Force Committee.
Φ Member St. Clair County, Continuum of Care, Homeless Action Counsel, 1999-2007.
Φ Member of St. Clair County HIV Consortia Task Force.
Φ Completion of HUD training course, “The Art and Science of Grant Writing,” Springfield, Illinois, 2/24/04 to 2/25/04.
Φ HUD, Supportive Housing Training, Springfield, IL 5/11/04.
Φ Member IDHS Community Committee for St. Clair County.
Φ “HIV Discharge Planning in Corrections Workshop,” 6/9/05
Φ HUD Lead Hazards Visual Assessment Course, 1/4/06.
Φ “Motivational Enhancement Therapy” training, 11/17/06.
Φ Medication & Advanced Medication Training, 2006.
Φ Forensic Training, Inspector Generals Office, State of Illinois, 2006.
Φ Training in Cognitive Therapy, 2008.
References for
Dane Lenington
1359 Irongate Trail
Greenville, Illinois 62246
Home Cell 618-***-**** Email: ********@*****.***
Executive Director of Behavioral Health Alternatives
Belinda Gunning
337 East Ferguson Avenue
Wood River, Illinois 62095
Director of St. Clair County Community Service Block Grant program
Beverly Evansco
St. Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Department
19 Public Square, Suite 200
Belleville, IL. 62220
618-***-****, ext. 3312
Director: Holy Angels Shelter
Patricia Lewis
1410 North 37th Street
East St. Louis, Illinois 62204
Director of Catholic Urban Programs
Joe Hubbard
Catholic Urban Programs
7 Vieux Carre Drive
East St. Louis, Illinois 62203
Former Director: Social Work Department St. Anthony’s Hospital
Terri Drewe, MSW, LCSW
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
211 South 3rd Street
Bellville, Illinois 62220
618-***-****, ext. 1064
Executive Director of Eagle’s Nest of St. Clair County
Martha Watts
Post Office Box 128
5020 State Street
East St. Louis, Illinois 62205
Personal Reference: Senator of the State of Illinois (retired)
The Honorable Frank Watson
293-C Deer Run Drive
Greenville, Illinois 62246
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