Consultant Name: Ellie Nasisse
Company Name: Progressive Community Services, Inc.
Phone Number: 608-770-3374
Email: ellie@pcsdane.org
Work History
Job Title: IRIS Consultant
Care Responsibilities: As an IRIS Consultant, I work with participants to find and select services that will aid in meeting their self-directed, long-term goals.
Educational Background
Name of Institution: University of Washington
Major/Degree: Social Work
Credentials
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Specialties
(e.g., working with autism, the elderly, employment for people with disabilities or youth in transition, mental health, experience with assisted technology)
Most of my experience has been working with young adults experiencing homelessness, addiction, and/or developmental/physical disabilities. I worked to minimize the barriers to social services and create individualized, self-directed plans to meet each participant’s wants and needs. I enjoy working with individuals and families to develop goals to help people succeed in their everyday life and long-term plans. I love encouraging people to reach for their goals and finding creative methods to help accomplish this. I’ve worked with people with a wide range of needs and disabilities. I enjoy being part of a team to build an individual’s independence. I also have experience working in residential care serving children who have experienced significant trauma.
County/Region I’m familiar with
Dane County
Languages or Communication Skills
English
I’m comfortable with pets in the home
Yes
More about me
I’m so happy to be back to my home town of Madison after moving to Seattle for college. I enjoy spending time outdoors year-round with my dog, Baya. Often after work, I’m trying out a new recipe, getting together with friends, or reading fiction. I love trying new things, but my long term hobby is pottery. I started in high school and haven’t been able to stay away from clay and the pottery wheel for very long since..