Kami Viken
Bagley,MN
Summary
Detail-oriented and methodical family support professional with good understanding of needs of children and parents. Kind and genuine person with good communication, organizational and planning abilities. Devoted Home Visitor skilled in providing therapeutic and case management services to adult and juvenile populations in Clearwater and Polk County. Handles caseload of 10 to 12. Adept at helping families utilize program resources and personalized assistance to become stronger and more effective units. Proficient in supporting parents in making key decisions and adopting proactive approach to educational needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Start Home Visitor
Inter-County Community Council
12.2016 - Current
- Conducted weekly home visits to assess conditions.
- Recruited families and built positive relationships with parents in order to support parenting roles.
- Coordinated resources and program referrals to support family needs.
- Helped to educate parents and assisted with educational planning and decision making for children.
- Maintained records of client care by documenting visits and interviews and preparing reports of evaluations and observations.
- Visited over 10 homes per week to inspect independent living situations, home safety, proper hygiene and vocational opportunities.
- Made recommendations and referrals to aid clients in locating proper therapeutic services.
- Engaged families and clients in skill-building activities to enhance family dynamics and client's quality of life.
- Prepared monthly calendars with educational needs and activities.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
Bartender/Waitress
JD's Outpost Bar And Grill
01.2020 - Current
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Followed health and safety regulations relevant to hospitality industry to minimize accidents, incidents and liability to restaurant.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
University of Minnesota Crookston
Crookston, MN05.2026
Skills
- Program Coordination and Execution
- Document Management
- Coordinate Service Referrals
- Family and Child Assessments
- Therapist Collaboration
- Student Rapport-Building
- Community Engagement
- Foundational Knowledge
- Assess Students
- Eligibility Requirements
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Developing Community Relationships
- Home Visits
- Educational Programs
Certification
- Certified Child Development Associate, Inter-County Community Council
Timeline
Bartender/Waitress
JD's Outpost Bar And Grill
01.2020 - Current
Head Start Home Visitor
Inter-County Community Council
12.2016 - Current
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
University of Minnesota Crookston
- Certified Child Development Associate, Inter-County Community Council
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