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Cheyenne Zimmerman

Urbana

Summary

Focused and motivated MSW graduate student with experience in child welfare, DCFS adoption services, and community mental health. Skilled in client engagement, crisis response, assessment, and teamwork.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Therapist Intern

Crosspoint Human Services
Danville, IL
08.2025 - Current
  • Provide supervised individual therapy
  • Complete assessments, treatment plans, and documentation
  • Support clients with mental health needs
  • Coordinate care with clinical teams
  • Maintain trauma‑informed and ethical practice

Permanency Achievement Specialist

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Champaign, IL
10.2023 - 08.2025
  • Write comprehensive adoption and guardianship subsidy packets
  • Evaluate complex case challenges and implement effective resolution strategies
  • Deliver critical support during service emergencies to safeguard permanency goals
  • Interpret and apply permanency data to inform strategic case planning
  • Worked closely with DCFS adoption personel

Child Welfare Specialist

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Champaign, IL
08.2022 - 10.2023
  • Conducted home visits and safety assessments
  • Collaborated with therapists, schools, and legal partners
  • Provided crisis support and resource coordination
  • Completed required documentation and maintained state compliance
  • Managed foster care cases and supported children and families

Teller 1

First Mid Bank & Trust- Mahomet IL
08.2018 - 08.2022
  • Processed deposits, withdrawals, and account transactions
  • Opened new accounts and maintained product knowledge
  • Balanced teller drawer with accuracy and compliance
  • Delivered exceptional customer service and support
  • Promoted bank products and services to meet client needs

Education

MSW - Social Work

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
05-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Eastern Illinois University (EIU)
Charleston
05-2021

Associate of Arts - Fine Arts

Parkland Community College
Champaign
05.2019

High School Diploma -

Blue Ridge High School
Farmer City
12.2016

Skills

  • Crisis intervention & de-escalation
  • Case management
  • Advocacy
  • Interdisciplinary teamwork
  • Documentation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Confidentiality
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Professional Communication (Written & Verbal)

Certifications

  • Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL)
  • IM+CANS Certified

Timeline

Therapist Intern

Crosspoint Human Services
08.2025 - Current

Permanency Achievement Specialist

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
10.2023 - 08.2025

Child Welfare Specialist

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
08.2022 - 10.2023

Teller 1

First Mid Bank & Trust- Mahomet IL
08.2018 - 08.2022

MSW - Social Work

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Eastern Illinois University (EIU)

Associate of Arts - Fine Arts

Parkland Community College

High School Diploma -

Blue Ridge High School
Cheyenne Zimmerman