Ashley Gilmour
Carmi
Summary
Dedicated and well-versed at liaising with clients to foster access to community resources and assistance programs. Strong background in supporting client treatment plans, building and accessing community networks, and working with low-income populations. Compassionate and driven with unfailing work ethic and passion for helping others.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Telehealth Therapist
Egyptian Health Department
Eldorado IL
03.2022 - Current
- Counseled individuals, groups and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans and patient responses.
- Provided tools for clients and families to communicate better and negotiate issues for improved family relationships.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans, and treatment reports.
- Recommended therapeutic action plans and treatments based on results from behavioral assessments.
- Documented patient information through analyzing data, interview notes and test results, and identified and diagnosed nature of clients' problems.
- Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients.
- Managed caseload of individual clients, couples and family therapy sessions.
- Consulted with other therapists, public and private service agencies and university researchers to advise clients on resources available.
- Referred clients to specialists, educational outreach programs or social service agencies for additional interventional needs.
Community Worker
University Of Illinois Extension
11.2019 - 03.2022
- Built partnerships with related organizations to collaborate on community programs.
- Schedule & implement SNAP-Ed programs in community organizations, schools, after school programs, and local food pantries.
- Maintained accurate records necessary for DHS reporting.
- Identify strategic needs in served community populations.
- Advertise programming to and promote both local and campus programs to SNAP eligible audiences.
- Assist with conducting program evaluations to measure program impact
- Participate in local, regional, and statewide professional development opportunities and staff meetings
Lead Teacher
Wabash Area Development
07.2018 - 11.2019
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Maintained detailed records of attendance and evaluations of student to identify trends and rectify issues.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Coordinated field trips for students
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Home Visitor
Wabash Area Development
07.2014 - 07.2018
- Recruited families and built positive relationships with parents in order to support parenting roles.
- Conducted weekly home visits to offer parent education
- Coordinated resources and program referrals to support family needs.
- Collaborate with other staff to plan and implement local events for enrolled families including Parent Cafes, Socializations, and recruitment events.
- Perform ASQ, ASQ-SE, DIAL, Get Ready to Read screenings on enrolled children
- Perform Family screenings including health history, nutrition, and family partnership agreements to identify family needs and help families access needed resources.
- Engaged families and clients in skill-building activities to enhance family dynamics and client's quality of life.
- Helped to educate parents and assisted with educational planning and decision making for children.
- Maintained current assessments of families and children and prepared annual portfolios.
- Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
Relief Houseparent
Baptist Children's Home And Family Services
06.2009 - 07.2014
- Provided support, care, and mentorship to youth in care
- Utilize crisis intervention strategies
- Participated in residential team meetings, which dealt with the planning of resident's progress, treatment, and future objectives.
- Organized resident's schedules and appointments
- Implemented therapeutic behavior modification strategies learned through Boundaries and yearly Crisis Prevention Intervention trainings.
Child Care Worker
Hamilton County Preschool
06.2008 - 06.2009
- Established a safe play environment for the children.
- Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 1 to 5 years old.
Rend Lake Work Program: School Aide
East Side Grade School
08.2007 - 05.2008
- Observed and monitored children’s activities.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children’s development levels.
- Observed and monitored children’s activities.
Americorps: School Aide
East Side Grade School
08.2006 - 08.2007
- Observed and monitored children’s activities.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children’s development levels.
- Observed and monitored children’s activities.
- Implement community service programs.
Americorps: School Aide
Bethel Grade School
05.2005 - 08.2006
- Observed and monitored children’s activities.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children’s development levels.
- Observed and monitored children’s activities.
Education
Masters of Social Work - Advanced Clinical
University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana
12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Liberty University
05.2019
Associate of Arts -
Rend Lake College
05.2008
Associate of Science -
Rend Lake College
05.2008
Skills
CPR/Pediatric CPR Certification
Child Development Associate: Home Visitor Credential
Specialized Training Includes: DBT, CBT, SFBT, EFT, Boundaries, ASQ, ASQ-SE, DIAL, & Conscious Discipline
Illinois Food Manager Certification
Related Experience
Foster Parent
05/2015-present
Timeline
Telehealth Therapist
Egyptian Health Department
03.2022 - Current
Community Worker
University Of Illinois Extension
11.2019 - 03.2022
Home Visitor
Wabash Area Development
07.2014 - 07.2018
Child Care Worker
Hamilton County Preschool
06.2008 - 06.2009
Rend Lake Work Program: School Aide
East Side Grade School
08.2007 - 05.2008
Americorps: School Aide
East Side Grade School
08.2006 - 08.2007
Americorps: School Aide
Bethel Grade School
05.2005 - 08.2006
Masters of Social Work - Advanced Clinical
University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Liberty University
Associate of Arts -
Rend Lake College
Associate of Science -
Rend Lake College
Lead Teacher
Wabash Area Development
07.2018 - 11.2019
Relief Houseparent
Baptist Children's Home And Family Services
06.2009 - 07.2014