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Katelyn Stokes

Lawton,Germany

Summary

Committed to meeting the needs of at-risk individuals bringing a range of customer service, management, and human development to a position. Adaptable and eager to learn. Recognizes the importance of education and training. Focused on bringing diversity appreciation, listening, and partnering to clients.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Child Welfare Specialist I

Oklahoma Human Services
07.2022 - Current
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
  • Completed home welfare checks to align with state and program guidelines.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, holiday, and on-call shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Interviewed children, members of families, medical personnel and law enforcement to gain valuable information for each case.
  • Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
  • Devised and implemented safety plans for children suspected as victims of abuse or neglect.
  • Participated in investigations of abuse and neglect of children and prepare case reports and other documentation
  • Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
  • Conducted in-depth assessments to determine if children were safe from harm and abuse at home.
  • Remained objective in handling each case, especially when children and families were in high-stress situations.
  • Assessed each child's unique needs and coordinated delivery of appropriate services and resources.

Bachelor of Social Work Intern

Army Community Service, Family Advocacy Program
08.2021 - 05.2022

Victim Advocate/ Emergency Placement Care Coordinator

• Provide information and services to victims of domestic violence and their families to include crisis intervention.

• Promote Domestic Violence Prevention through community meetings and public education.

• Identify needs and recommend referral for professional assistance, observing behavior, and modes of response during initial interview.

• Provide emergency placement services to children in abusive situations.

• Conduct command and troop education.

New Parent Support Program

• Providing individualized support for new and expecting parents.

• Assist on home visitation services in the parent and child's learning environment.

Exceptional Family Member Program

• Provide comprehensive and coordinated community support, housing, educational, medical, and personnel services to Families with special needs.

• Multi-disciplinary Inclusion Action Team (SNAP/MIAT) to interview clients and family members to obtain key information for case planning and management.

• Establish services to ensure the most appropriate placement of children with special needs.

• Review new applications for Child, Youth, and School Services (CYSS) programs.

• Review the needs of children already placed in the CYSS programs.

Waitress/Hostess

Bistro Hong
10.2019 - 10.2020
  • Adapted to both positions as required to maintain business
  • Coordinated delivery and dine-in orders to maintain turnover requirements and customer satisfaction
  • Improved techniques to managing customer’s orders organized and delivered on time
  • Entrusted to perform opening and closing duties
  • Applied range of work techniques when alone at restaurant
  • Trained and mentored new employees
  • Demonstrated use of basic German speaking skills to assist customers
  • Managed seating of 60 to 80 diners per shift
  • Supervised dining experience of 60 to 80 guests per shift

Product Coordinator

Drunken Mermaid Pearls
12.2017 - 12.2018
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  • Restructured shipping techniques for 300-400 packages weekly
  • Achieved customer satisfaction by decreasing the shipping time for packages
  • Organized labels, shipping, and production of the products to maximize sales
  • Maintained customer relations
  • Identified and resolved problems within manufactured products
  • Analysed labels to ensure they met the requirements of the FDA
  • Hired and supervised other employees

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
05.2022

Skills

  • Computer skills: MS Office (Intermediate), Email (advanced), Zoom (advanced)
  • Case Records Management
  • Community Resource Information
  • Meetings and Conferences
  • Community Outreach Programs
  • Client Guidance
  • Confidential Case Documentation
  • Visiting Patient Homes
  • Detailed Records and Reporting
  • Managing Referrals
  • Other skills: Critical thinking, Problem solving, Adaptability, Time Management, Communication, Collaboration, and Organization

Professional References

Melissa Ozbirn-Previous Child Welfare Supervisor

Contact: Phone: 580-591-3126 Email: melissaozbirn1304@gmail.com


Amanda Gould-Previous Child Welfare Supervisor;currently with Enhanced Foster Care Programs

Contact: Phone: 580-471-0859 Email: amanda.gould@okdhs.org


Tasha Coleman-Child Welfare Specalist III

Contact: Phone: 915-261-3929



Timeline

Child Welfare Specialist I

Oklahoma Human Services
07.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Social Work Intern

Army Community Service, Family Advocacy Program
08.2021 - 05.2022

Waitress/Hostess

Bistro Hong
10.2019 - 10.2020

Product Coordinator

Drunken Mermaid Pearls
12.2017 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Salisbury University
Katelyn Stokes