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Kassie Hart

West Haven

Summary

Dynamic specialist with extensive experience at DHHS, adept in analyzing evaluations and coordinating cross-functional teams. Excelled in crisis intervention, ensuring client eligibility for DSPD and SSI services with a focus on innovative solutions and client advocacy. Skilled in documentation and team collaboration, significantly enhancing service delivery and client support.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Northern Region SSI and DSPD Specialist

DHHS- Department of Child and Family Services
10.2018 - Current
  • Conduct pre-assessments for client eligibility and needs for DSPD services, SSI, SSDI, SSA death benefits, and other related programs, ensuring thorough evaluation and accurate application.
  • Evaluate neuropsychological evaluations and other mental health documents of clients to determine best course of action for application needs.
  • Apply for SSI, SSA, SSDI, and DSPD services on behalf of my clients.
  • coordinate with caseworkers, and team members as a liaison with regular team meetings and case staffings.
  • troubleshoot problems and barriers as they arise and look for creative solutions.
  • Attend weekly meetings to help determine clients needs and find resources to meet their individual needs.
  • Assist with evaluating the needs of client for appropriate level of care and mental health services requested. -Attend professional staffings and child and family team meetings as requested

Social Service Worker

DHHS- Division of Child and Family Services
02.2008 - Current
  • Led investigations into child abuse cases, ensuring safety with thorough and timely assessments.
  • led forensic interviews of alleged child abuse victims.
  • coordinated with law enforcement agencies during the investigation process, and participated in collaborative encompassed staffings.
  • provided resources and services to families
  • attended court hearings and provided testimony during trials.

Assistant Caseworker

DHHS- The Christmas Box House
11.2000 - 12.2007

Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to children that were removed from their home and placed into DCFS custody.

perform intake procedures and completed documentation.


Teach daily living skills and maintain a clean living environment.


Ensure child safety and well being.



Education

Bachelor of Science - Forensics/ Investigation, SW: Social Work (2013)

Weber State University
Ogden, UT
12-2007

Skills

    Analyzing various evaluations and data

    Cross functional coordination

    Documentation and communication skills

    Team collaboration

    Training and teaching skills

Certification

Social Service Worker licensure

Forensic Interviewing Certified

former member of the International Association of Identification

(Utah IAI)

Former member of the National Criminal Justice Honor Society

(Alpha Phi Sigma)



Timeline

Northern Region SSI and DSPD Specialist

DHHS- Department of Child and Family Services
10.2018 - Current

Social Service Worker

DHHS- Division of Child and Family Services
02.2008 - Current

Assistant Caseworker

DHHS- The Christmas Box House
11.2000 - 12.2007

Social Service Worker licensure

Forensic Interviewing Certified

former member of the International Association of Identification

(Utah IAI)

Former member of the National Criminal Justice Honor Society

(Alpha Phi Sigma)



Bachelor of Science - Forensics/ Investigation, SW: Social Work (2013)

Weber State University
Kassie Hart