ANNA M. BRITT
Chicago,IL
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor / Advocate
YWCA Evanston/NorthShore
Chicago
09.2025 - Current
- Manage a caseload of up to 30 survivors of domestic violence and other violent crimes, providing trauma-informed advocacy, crisis intervention, emotional support, safety planning, and comprehensive case management.
- Conduct comprehensive intake assessments, evaluate client needs, complete safety assessments, and develop individualized safety and service plans.
- Developed and implemented a community group curriculum that expanded the YWCA's outreach, increased program visibility, and improved client engagement with services by 15%.
- Coordinate referrals to mental health providers, medical services, substance use treatment, housing resources, legal services, and other community partners to support client safety and stabilization.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community agencies to ensure continuity of care, address safety concerns, and support clients navigating complex systems.
- Maintain accurate case documentation, client records, and service data while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with agency standards.
- Provide ongoing follow-up, advocacy, and resource coordination to promote client safety, empowerment, and access to services.
Counselor / Advocate Intern
Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC), Chicago
Chicago
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Provided trauma-informed counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy, and emotional support through individual and group services to a caseload of up to 20 adult survivors of domestic violence while maintaining a three-day-per-week internship alongside full-time graduate studies.
- Conducted comprehensive intakes, assessed client needs, developed individualized service plans, and completed safety planning in collaboration with survivors.
- Developed a comprehensive community resource guide for interns, streamlining access to local services and strengthening resource navigation skills.
- Facilitated psychoeducational support groups focused on trauma recovery, parenting, child development, coping skills, and healthy relationships.
- Collaborated with legal advocates, case managers, and community providers to coordinate services and promote client safety and well-being.
- Maintained timely, confidential documentation and case records in accordance with agency and legal requirements.
Community Services Intern
Chicago Area Project
Chicago, IL
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted in community outreach initiatives to enhance engagement and participation.
- Coordinated logistics for events, ensuring efficient setup and breakdown processes.
- Developed educational materials to support program objectives and community awareness.
- Conducted research on local needs, providing valuable insights for strategic planning.
- Coordinated and facilitated workshops for groups of up to 50 adults and children, ensuring effective participation, organization, and delivery of programming.
- Engaged with stakeholders to gather feedback, enhancing program effectiveness and relevance.
Education
Master of Social Work - Mental Health; Focus on Family Systems Practice
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago05-2025
B.S. - Psychology, Criminal Justice
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05-2023
Skills
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Victim Advocacy
- Crisis Intervention
- Safety Planning
- Counseling
- Case Management/discharge planning
- Client Intake & Needs Assessment
- Resource Coordination & Referrals
- Community Outreach
- Victims' Rights Education
- Court & Legal Advocacy
- Documentation & Case Records
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Mental health support
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Illinois #150.117251
- Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional (ICDVP) #2150
- CPR certified through 2028
- 40-Hour Domestic Violence Foundations Training
- Psychological First Aid Certified
- Mandatory Reporter Certified
- CDC HIV/AIDS ARTAS Certified
- PROMISE for High Impact Prevention Certified
Timeline
Counselor / Advocate
YWCA Evanston/NorthShore
09.2025 - Current
Counselor / Advocate Intern
Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC), Chicago
08.2024 - 08.2025
Community Services Intern
Chicago Area Project
08.2023 - 08.2024
Master of Social Work - Mental Health; Focus on Family Systems Practice
University of Illinois Chicago
B.S. - Psychology, Criminal Justice
Iowa State University