Kaily Cook
Claremore
Summary
Dedicated Child Welfare Specialist with a strong commitment to building trusting relationships across various programs within the agency. Advocates for the best interests of clients, with expertise in case mining and resourcefulness in uncovering solutions where others may not. A respectful and compassionate professional with 6 years of experience serving the community and providing guidance to clients in need.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CWS IV ASK
OHS
01.2024 - Current
- Locate and engage family members of children in OHS custody to explore potential kinship placements and connections.
- Offer guidance on how family members can stay connected with the child if direct placement is not possible.
- Work closely with Youth's team to ensure placement goals align with children’s best interests.
- Provided leadership and direction to team members throughout the pilot program, ensuring smooth implementation and adaptability to new processes.
- Organized and coordinated fun, engaging outings and team-building activities to strengthen team bonds and improve morale.
CWS III Resource Specialist
OHS
05.2021 - 01.2024
- Built solid trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services
- Evaluated personal characteristics and home conditions of Foster homes and Adoptive Applicants
- Interviewed clients individually, in families, or in groups, assessing situation capabilities, and problems to determine services required to meet their needs
- Mentored new hires, and helped with the onboarding process while they complete their CORE requirements
CWS II Abuse and Neglect Hotline Specialist
OHS
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Built rapport with callers while gathering sensitive information
- Diligently searched for case information regarding referrals that were received
- Accepted phone calls and referrals for the Abuse and Neglect Hotline
Supervision Specialist
Tulsa District Attorney's Office
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Monitored and conducted surveillance of offenders to meet terms of their probation
- Participated in community networking to coordinate services for offenders reentering society
- Administered drug and alcohol tests, including random drug screens for offenders to verify compliance with their substance abuse treatment programs
- Built excel worksheets for13 other supervision specialists to track offenders and their progress every month
Education
Master of Science - Human Development And Family Science
Oklahoma State University
01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Justice Administration
Rogers State University
01.2018
Skills
- Assessing Kinship applicants
- Case Management
- Client Advocacy
- Family Support
- Adequate knowledge of IMS and KIDS
- Confidential case documentation
- New Hire Onboarding
- Client and Family Interviews
Timeline
CWS IV ASK
OHS
01.2024 - Current
CWS III Resource Specialist
OHS
05.2021 - 01.2024
CWS II Abuse and Neglect Hotline Specialist
OHS
06.2019 - 05.2021
Supervision Specialist
Tulsa District Attorney's Office
05.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Justice Administration
Rogers State University
Master of Science - Human Development And Family Science
Oklahoma State University
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