Emily Kruchan
North Ridgeville,Ohio
Summary
Focused Social Services Supervisor proudly offering over 18 years of experience. Flexible, professional and knowledgeable in laws and practice related to child welfare. Skilled and smart leader remains calm in stressful environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Service Supervisor
Summit County Children Services
Akron, Ohio
12.2018 - Current
- Monitored and evaluated the performance of assigned personnel.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures related to service delivery.
- Implemented strategies for improving client outcomes.
- Coordinated with other agencies to ensure effective service delivery.
- Maintained accurate records of program activities, including participant data.
- Reviewed reports from social workers to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Provided guidance and support to social services staff.
- Provide clinical supervision to staff as it pertains to the investigation of abused and neglected children
- Competent in providing court testimony and offering feedback to staff on their testimony provided
- Oversee the Fatherhood initiative for the agency
- Facilitate conversation and debate to address practice.
- Provided feedback to social workers regarding their performance.
- Prepared monthly status reports for review by the department director.
- Conducted annual reviews of all staff members under supervision.
- Attended professional development seminars related to the field of social work.
Social Worker
Medina County Job and Family Services Child Protective Services
Medina, Ohio
02.2010 - 12.2018
- Oversee and manage a caseload from investigation through case closure and or reunification.
- Identify needs within the family and recommend appropriate services.
- Verify compliance with the services recommended and provide feedback to those providers.
- Develop quarterly reports for staffings and court reviews.
- Maintain thorough records for families and advocate for those family’s best interest.
- Complete all dictation and necessary referrals in a timely fashion.
- Proficient with the statewide database SACWIS as well Word and Excel.
- Familiar with the screening process for both CPS cases as well APS cases.
- Licensed Foster and Adoption Assessor.
Social Worker
Clermont County Job and Family Services – Child Protective Services
Batavia, Ohio
02.2008 - 02.2010
- Conduct investigations regarding the abuse and or neglect of children
- Complete assessments directed toward the family’s need for continued services or recommendations following the agency’s closure
- Gather all pertinent information regarding household members in order to make a comprehensive recommendation for services and maintain a thorough record.
Supervisor of The New Beginnings Program
Ohio Guidestone (Previously Berea Children’s Home)
Berea, Ohio
02.2007 - 02.2008
- Recruit program participants
- Conduct introductory assessment paperwork and complete follow up assessment paperwork in order to verify participants learning objectives have been met
- Oversaw daily program operations from a management standpoint
- Managed staff and provided feedback regarding program expectations
- Oversaw program budget and submitted monthly reports.
Help Me Grow Service Coordinator – Help Me Grow
Ohio Guidestone (Previously Berea Children’s Home)
Berea, Ohio
05.2006 - 02.2007
- Familiar with daily case notes and agency linkage
- Knowledgeable of the developmental milestones of a child from ages 1-3 years
- Collaborate with department leadership to develop and assist in facilitation of training sessions for members.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Social Work -
University of Toledo
05.2006
Skills
- Service planning
- Multicultural Competence
- Research and facts collecting
- Effective customer communication
- Proficient in Microsoft WORD, Excel, Outlook, Zoom, TEAMS
- Written and verbal communication
- Community Outreach
- Client Needs Assessments
- Staff Oversight
- Strategic Planning
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Effective Communication
License
Licensed Social Worker
Accomplishments
- 2022 Graduate of Child and Family Leadership Nomination
- 2022 Nomination for Supervisor of the Year
- 2023 Group Coaching Completion with Matt Selker
Timeline
Social Service Supervisor
Summit County Children Services
12.2018 - Current
Social Worker
Medina County Job and Family Services Child Protective Services
02.2010 - 12.2018
Social Worker
Clermont County Job and Family Services – Child Protective Services
02.2008 - 02.2010
Supervisor of The New Beginnings Program
Ohio Guidestone (Previously Berea Children’s Home)
02.2007 - 02.2008
Help Me Grow Service Coordinator – Help Me Grow
Ohio Guidestone (Previously Berea Children’s Home)
05.2006 - 02.2007
Bachelor of Science in Social Work -
University of Toledo
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