Kaily Cook
Oklahoma Human Services
Claremore,OK
8
years of professional experience
Dedicated Child Welfare Professional with expertise in advocating for children's well-being. Led teams in managing cases and implementing strategies for positive outcomes. Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and adaptability while fostering collaboration to meet evolving needs.
Work History
CWS V - ASK R5
1 Year 7 Months- Supervised case management processes to ensure compliance with child welfare regulations.
- Mentored and trained staff on best practices in child safety and intervention strategies.
- Developed and implemented training programs that enhanced team performance.
- Assessed program effectiveness through data analysis, improving service outcomes for families in need.
- Promoted a positive work environment through recognition of staff accomplishments, team-building activities, and open communication channels.
CWS IV ASK
1 Year- Engaged family members of children in OHS custody to identify and facilitate potential kinship placements and connections.
- Guided family members on maintaining connections with children when direct placement was not feasible.
- 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.
- Coordinated team-building activities and outings to enhance team cohesion and boost morale.
CWS III Resource Specialist
2 Years 8 Months- Established trusting rapport with children and families to enhance communication and effectively address case needs
- Guided families through the social services system, facilitating benefit applications, resource access, and connections to family support services
- Assessed personal characteristics and home conditions of foster homes and adoptive applicants to ensure suitability for placement
- 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
1 Year 11 Months- Accepted phone calls and referrals for the Abuse and Neglect Hotline
- Built rapport with callers while gathering sensitive information
- Diligently searched for case information regarding referrals that were received
Supervision Specialist
1 Year 1 Month- 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
Bachelor of Science - Justice Administration
Cherokee Nation Scholar2014-2018
Skills
Case Management
Assessing Kinship applicants
Client Advocacy
Family Support
IMS and KIDS knowledge
Case documentation
Data tracking
Family interviews
New Hire Onboarding
Creative problem solving
Timeline
CWS V - ASK R5
Oklahoma Human Services
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
CWS IV ASK
OHS
01.2024 - 01.2025Read More
CWS III Resource Specialist
OHS
05.2021 - 01.2024Read More
CWS II Abuse and Neglect Hotline Specialist
OHS
06.2019 - 05.2021Read More
Supervision Specialist
Tulsa District Attorney's Office
05.2018 - 06.2019Read More
Rogers State University
Bachelor of Science from Justice Administration
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Oklahoma State University
Master of Science from Human Development And Family Science
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