Msw Elizabeth Quijada Fuentes Lcsw

Elizabeth Quijada Fuentes has a diverse work experience in various roles within the social work field. In their current position as the Director of Community Support Services at Allendale Association, they began in May 2022 and their tenure is ongoing. Prior to this, they worked as a Social Work Adjunct Professor at Dominican University starting in July 2019. Elizabeth also held the position of Child and Family Services Manager at Pioneer Center for Human Services from February 2018 to April 2022, and as the Prevention Coordinator from January 2017 to February 2018 at the same organization. Elizabeth served as the Clinical Director at Camelot Care Centers, Inc. from April 2016 to January 2017. Before that, they worked at Pioneer Center for Human Services in different roles, including Adult Outpatient Services Coordinator from January 2016 to April 2016, Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Coordinator from January 2015 to January 2016, SASS Clinical Supervisor from July 2014 to January 2015, and SASS Therapist from August 2012 to June 2014. Elizabeth started their career as a Case Manager at Countryside Association for People with Disabilities from July 2008 to August 2012. Elizabeth also gained experience as an Intern at Gateway Foundation from July 2011 to April 2012 and at WINGS Program, Inc. from August 2010 to April 2011. Elizabeth's earliest work experience was as a Psychiatric Technician at Maryville Academy from June 2007 to July 2008 and as a Residence Counselor at Quakerdale from June 2006 to April 2007.

Elizabeth Quijada Fuentes, MSW, LCSW, completed their education in a chronological order. From 2001 to 2005, they attended the University of Northern Iowa and earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Criminology. Following this, from 2009 to 2012, they enrolled at Dominican University and obtained a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree with a specialization in Family and Community Services. In addition to their academic achievements, Elizabeth obtained additional certifications. In November 2015, they obtained the LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) certification from IDFPR (Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation). Moreover, in June 2020, they completed the Leadership Greater McHenry County program offered by Leadership Greater McHenry County (LGMC) and obtained certification in Leadership Greater McHenry County.