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Kate Thompson

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated social worker with a strong foundation in children's behavioral health, adult mental health, and family systems, actively pursuing entry-level opportunities to further develop skills and expand social service capabilities. Passionate about enhancing the well-being of senior citizens and advocating for vulnerable populations to ensure access to essential support services. Driven towards organizations that prioritize holistic approaches, foster healthy boundaries, and emphasize overall well-being of individuals and teams.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Wraparound High Fidelity Facilitator

Child and Family Focus
09.2024 - Current
  • Facilitated planning meetings with families and youth to create individualized plans for successful goal setting.
  • Modeled the HiFi planning process by defining needs vs goals, utilizing creative brainstorm options, detailing action steps with due dates, and identifying measurement strategies to track overall progress with the family.
  • Engaged with mental health providers, community agencies, and school staff to target priority needs and goals.

Blended Care Coordinator

Children’s Crisis Treatment Center
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Engaged clients and families through intake assessments, observational learning and creating treatment plans to mobilize personal goals and resources.
  • Successfully collaborated with agencies and organizations to enhance accessibility of mental health supports and eliminate systemic barriers.
  • Challenged families to strengthen problem-solving skills and utilizing connections within the community.

Housekeeper

Philadelphia Protestant Home
07.2022 - 08.2023
  • Catered essential cleaning services and duties for elderly residents in a senior living facility.
  • Upheld standards of sanitation and cleanliness to increase guest satisfaction and reduce facility complaints.
  • Fostered a positive and welcoming environment by advocating for residents and extending additional support as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work -

Cairn University
Langhorne, PA
05.2023

Certificate of Bible -

Word of Life Bible Institute
Pottersville, NY
08-2020

Skills

  • Case management and resource coordination
  • Conflict resolution and stabilization planning
  • Facilitation and communication
  • Problem solving and goal setting
  • Teamwork and collaboration,
  • Knowledge of mental health systems and services
  • Experience with mental health and behavioral health related needs
  • Trained in Sanctuary Model of Trauma-Informed Care and CPR

Internships

Children’s Crisis Treatment Center- Behavioral Health Technician 

Fishtown, PA August 2022– August 2023

  • Advocated for children with behavioral challenges and equipped students with emotional regulation tools, time management skills, and educational strategies for academic success.


Philadelphia Access Center- Intern Support 

South Philadelphia, PA August 2021-May 2022

  • Connected individuals and families with case management services while strengthening administrative tasks such as phone and email correspondence, proper documentation, and initiating client interactions.

Timeline

Wraparound High Fidelity Facilitator

Child and Family Focus
09.2024 - Current

Blended Care Coordinator

Children’s Crisis Treatment Center
08.2023 - 08.2024

Housekeeper

Philadelphia Protestant Home
07.2022 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Social Work -

Cairn University

Certificate of Bible -

Word of Life Bible Institute