Overview
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Education
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Karee DuVall

Bedford,PA

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SWAN LSI Coordinator

Voce
Camp Hill, PA
08.2019 - Current
  • Organizes team events to promote a positive work environment.
  • Coordinates with other departments to ensure projects were completed on time.
  • Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Facilitates communication between different departments in order to resolve issues quickly.
  • Creates and maintains accurate records of departmental activities, personnel documents, and project timelines.
  • Delegates work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Maintains calendars of upcoming events, meetings, and deadlines.
  • Provides leadership, insight, and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Recommends solutions related to staffing issues and proposed procedural changes to management.
  • Recruits, interviews, and selects employees to fill vacant roles.
  • Consults with managers to resolve problems relating to employee performance, office equipment, and work schedules.
  • Interprets and explains work procedures and policies to brief staff.
  • Guides employees in handling difficult or complex problems.
  • Researches and prepares reports required by management or governmental agencies.
  • Discusses job performance problems with employees, identifying causes and issues to find solutions.
  • Trains employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
  • Conducts intentional, interactive supervision, mentoring, and coaching in person and substantive conversations weekly to support ongoing employee development and the LSI program.
  • Identifies and recommends ongoing LSIP training and transfer of learning in collaboration with the Division Manager and Legal Training Specialist.
  • Coordinates and monitors the 90-365 Training Plan for LSIPs.
  • Monitors and reviews LSI Paralegal entries into the SWAN portal and the SWAN monthly portal reports for each LSIP to ensure accuracy of data and efficacy of program outcomes.
  • Coordinates and conducts site visits with County Liaisons to enhance relationships and support the LSI Program.
  • Attends Voce and SWAN meetings as required.
  • Co-facilitated 'Excavating the Web' training for LSIP and Network staff.
  • Participated in the transition team to onboard the new LSI Research and Quality Assurance Specialist.
  • Participated in the LSI/IRC Sub-Committee.
  • Participated in the Portal Report Review Subcommittee.
  • Current member of the Trauma Strategic Council.
  • Current member of the LSI 101 Sub-Committee.

SWAN LSI Paralegal

Voce
Camp Hill, PA
10.2010 - 08.2019
  • Drafted, review petitions, and proposed orders.
  • Drafted legal documents, including motions and stipulations.
  • Facilitated case review meetings.
  • Attended court and support solicitor during hearings.
  • Assisted with preparation of Interstate Compact Placement Requests and assure necessary documentation is included pursuant to ICPC regulations prior to being sent to PA State compact Administrator.
  • Assisted county in ensuring compliance with the requirements of Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
  • Redacted files and legal documents, as directed by the solicitor.
  • Conducted legal research as requested.
  • Assisted with completion of post-adoption contracts.
  • Performed diligent searches to locate parents, relatives, or other potential permanency resources or connections for children in care.
  • Developed and refine the Diligent Search process in the county.
  • Assisted with county policy creation and modification.
  • Participated in LSI Project Team Alpha Research Subcommittee.
  • Participated in LSI Job-Function Subcommittee.
  • Contributed to the maintenance of Children and Youth databases for children in order to more effectively track their movement through the legal system.
  • Facilitated and/or trained on approved LSI Training topics.
  • Utilization of CPCMS, including PacFile.

County Caseworker II

Bedford County Children and Youth Services
Bedford, PA
06.2003 - 10.2010
  • Maintained accurate records of client files and updated them as needed.
  • Advised families on financial matters, such as budgeting and credit counseling.
  • Attended staff meetings, trainings, and conferences for professional development purposes.
  • Supported clients in developing independent living skills, such as managing finances and finding employment opportunities.
  • Investigated allegations of abuse or neglect and reported findings according to protocol.
  • Conducted home visits to assess the living environment of clients.
  • Compiled statistical data related to caseloads and other program activities, as requested by supervisors or administrators.
  • Participated in court hearings, when necessary, in order to represent the interests of the agency.
  • Developed individual service plans with clients in order to ensure that their needs were being met.
  • Assessed and evaluated clients' needs to determine eligibility for assistance programs.
  • Provided support services, such as housing placement, job placement, and transportation assistance.
  • Monitored compliance of court orders related to child custody cases.
  • Prepared reports detailing case progress notes and outcomes.
  • Maintained accurate records of all client interactions in the database system.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from clients regarding their cases or concerns they may have had.
  • Facilitated communication between county departments, state offices, and other agencies regarding client services issues.
  • Provided case management services, including crisis intervention and referrals to community resources.
  • Documented all client contacts accurately, in accordance with departmental standards.
  • Contributed expert testimony to support legal cases.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Psychology

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA
05-2002

Masters of Education Elementary School Counseling

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA
05-2010

Certification

  • Education Specialist I
  • Elementary School Counselor K-6
  • National Certified Counselor

Timeline

SWAN LSI Coordinator

Voce
08.2019 - Current

SWAN LSI Paralegal

Voce
10.2010 - 08.2019

County Caseworker II

Bedford County Children and Youth Services
06.2003 - 10.2010

Bachelor of Arts Psychology

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Masters of Education Elementary School Counseling

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

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