Amy Thompson
Salt Rock,WV
Summary
A dedicated foster care professional with strong background in coordinating and managing foster care services. Known for driving efficiency and enhancing client and family experiences while fostering collaborative team environment. Reliable and adaptable, equipped with key skills in communication and organization.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
First Star Lead Service Coordinator
KVC Behavioral Healthcare
10.2021 - Current
- Assess the needs and strengths of at-risk youth and their families.
- Advocate for youth's rights and needs in the educational and social setting.
- Help youth access resources such as housing,healthcare, education and employment.
- Collaborated with community organizations, social services to provide comprehensive support
- Developed programs that promoted youth development.
- Facilitated the First Star summer camp for three years that allowed youth to experience an on campus college experience. The camp also open the youth to a week of outdoor experience
- Worked collaboratively with foster parents to update them on our monthly academies along with updated foster care information.
- Communicated weekly with each First Star scholars to provide a "check in" for any needs or concerns.
Foster Care Case Manager
KVC Behavioral Healthcare
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Completed regular visitations to check on children, families and home environments.
- Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
- Checked with newly placed children frequently to support comprehensive success and assimilation.
- Created and updated systems of organization for case service plans and court reports.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, maintaining regular communication and offering guidance throughout their time in the foster care system.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best possible outcomes for children in foster care.
Community Resource Coordinator
KVC Behavioral Health
10.2015 - 07.2020
- Responsible of recruiting prospective foster parents
- Responsible for conducting presentations about the Safe at Home program and the foster care program
- Manage and create marketing materials for recruiting and educational purposes
- Provide community and educational resources for children in the program
- Establish working relationship with community members, local churches, schools, businesses, community centers in order to provide adequate resources for our children
- Maintain updated resources
- Participate in weekly program meetings and monthly staff meetings
- Participate in case reviews to better assist our children
- Attend trainings as required
- Respond to work related needs such as transporting children to meetings and scheduled appointments
- Participate in team meetings such as IEP meetings with the Wrap Around Facilitators
- Provide educational input for IEPS in order to meet the educational needs of our children in the program
- Schedule and attend community events in an effort to recruit foster parent
- Developed partnerships with local organizations, resulting in increased collaboration and resource sharing.
- Provided comprehensive case management services to individuals seeking assistance with accessing resources or navigating complex systems.
- Improved community engagement by organizing and promoting local events and programs.
Admissions Advisor
Job Corps Outreach and Admissions
08.2014 - 10.2015
- Work with at-risk students
- Advise students on career paths
- Presentations to students, schools and local agencies
- Student Recruitment
- Maintain student records
- Maintain relationships with students and parents
Admissions Advisor
KY Christian University
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Provide admissions assistance to university students and new applicants
- Set up info sessions by maintaining liaison with other institutes and agencies
- Assist students throughout the admissions process
- Establish relationships with outreach contacts
- Network with district schools and universities
- Represent university at academic events
Advisor
Ohio University Proctorville Center
05.2007 - 08.2013
- Attended and participated in university recruiting events
- Advised students on course options
- Provided resources to students during academic struggles
- Assisted students during the entire enrollment process
- Assisted students with financial aid questions
- Assisted with financial aid workshops
Education
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
12.2014
Bachelors of Arts - History, English
Ohio University
05.2011
Skills
- Client advocacy
- Notetaking and documentation
- Goal setting
- Team leadership
- Individualized service plans
Timeline
First Star Lead Service Coordinator
KVC Behavioral Healthcare
10.2021 - Current
Foster Care Case Manager
KVC Behavioral Healthcare
02.2021 - 10.2021
Community Resource Coordinator
KVC Behavioral Health
10.2015 - 07.2020
Admissions Advisor
Job Corps Outreach and Admissions
08.2014 - 10.2015
Admissions Advisor
KY Christian University
08.2013 - 08.2014
Advisor
Ohio University Proctorville Center
05.2007 - 08.2013
Bachelors of Arts - History, English
Ohio University
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
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