Jenelle Pedroza Lcsw

Jenelle Pedroza, LCSW has a diverse work experience. Jenelle started their career as a Team Member/Alum Intern at Mission Year in 2011 and worked there until 2013. In 2011, they also began working as a Case Manager at Covenant House of Georgia, where they remained until 2015. During their time at Covenant House of Georgia, they also served as a Post Release Services and Home Study Case Manager.

In 2015, Jenelle joined the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights as an MSW Intern. Jenelle worked there until April 2016.

During the same year, they were also a Program Officer at the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) from July 2016 to April 2017. Simultaneously, they worked as a Home Study Program Consultant from August 2015 to July 2016 at USCRI.

Since April 2017, Jenelle has been associated with Legal Aid Chicago. Jenelle initially served as a Client Support Services Coordinator until July 2019. Subsequently, they worked as a Supervisory Social Worker until June 2023. Currently, they hold the position of Director of Client Support Services at Legal Aid Chicago.

Jenelle Pedroza, LCSW, obtained their Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois Chicago in 2016. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Social Work & Spanish at Asbury University from 2007 to 2011.

In terms of additional certifications, Jenelle Pedroza is a Crisis Prevention Institute Certified Instructor-Associate, which they obtained from the Crisis Prevention Institute in June 2019. Jenelle is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. The specific month and year of obtaining this license are not provided.