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Kaeleigh Oltman

Lincoln,NE

Summary

Personable and caring educator with 5 years of hands-on experience creating safe and nurturing environments for young children covering wide range of ages. Possesses excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Able to develop effective relationships by collaborating successfully with children, parents, and staff.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Support Worker

Jenda Family Services
09.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict.
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
  • Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life skills.
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Monitored progress and documented clients improvements with themselves and with their children to keep case worker updated.
  • Transported children to and from monitored visits with parents.
  • Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.

Child and Family Services Specialist

Department Of Health And Human Services
05.2023 - 09.2023

I was in training to learn how to:

  • Investigate allegations of abuse/neglect, visit homes, conduct safety assessments, determine vulnerability, establish safety plans, and initiate court interventions.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans, authorize and coordinate appropriate services.
  • Prepare cases with appropriate legal staff and testify in court.
  • Perform crisis intervention.
  • Prepare documentation and correspondence.
  • Conducted in-home individual and family counseling sessions to help clients achieve goals and gain insight.
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.

Daycare Assistant Teacher

The Children's Place
03.2022 - 05.2023
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
  • Documented and reported behavior issues or accidents to parents, minimizing future problems.
  • Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
  • Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.

Family Support Worker

Jenda Family Services
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict.
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
  • Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life skills.
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Monitored progress and documented clients improvements with themselves and with their children to keep case worker updated.
  • Transported children to and from monitored visits with parents.
  • Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.

Daycare Assistant Teacher

The Children's Place
10.2020 - 09.2021
  • Documented and reported behavior issues or accidents to parents, minimizing future problems.
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Engaged with children individually to encourage physical activity and academic curiosity.
  • Served as positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors.
  • Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.

Lead Daycare Teacher

KinderCare Learning Centers
08.2018 - 03.2020
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Major in Psychology. Minors in CYAF & CRIM

University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
05.2023

Some College - Psychology Academic Transfer

Southeast Community College Area
Lincoln, NE
05.2020

Skills

  • Family Engagement
  • Child Abuse and Neglect Dynamics
  • Behavior Management Techniques
  • Case Management
  • Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
  • Excellent Initiative and High Energy
  • Caring and Responsible
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making
  • Child Safety and Security
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Social Services Knowledge
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Crisis Intervention

Languages

Sign language

Timeline

Family Support Worker

Jenda Family Services
09.2023 - Current

Child and Family Services Specialist

Department Of Health And Human Services
05.2023 - 09.2023

Daycare Assistant Teacher

The Children's Place
03.2022 - 05.2023

Family Support Worker

Jenda Family Services
09.2021 - 03.2022

Daycare Assistant Teacher

The Children's Place
10.2020 - 09.2021

Lead Daycare Teacher

KinderCare Learning Centers
08.2018 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Major in Psychology. Minors in CYAF & CRIM

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Some College - Psychology Academic Transfer

Southeast Community College Area
Kaeleigh Oltman