Katherine Booker
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Seeking to work with a team of professional leaders and staff who serve, support, and meet the needs of oppressed community members, families, and students of Indianapolis. My experience is in behavior management, case management, providing housing and rental/financial assistance, and mental health care. I have also had experience providing job and educational resources for adults and youth. Some skills I can contribute to this team would be empathetic listening with clients and following through on interventions. My experience has shown me the need for continuing support after an intervention. Appropriate interventions need the implementation of the proper resources, coping strategies, or the application of necessary behavioral modifications.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Employment Coach
Shepherd Community Center
08.2023 - Current
- Organizing and leading a daily after-school program Monday-Thursday that provides resources for students
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of client needs, strengths, and barriers to employment, informing tailored support plans.
- Connected clients to relevant resources such as training programs or educational opportunities that aligned with their career goals.
- Collaborated with local employers to create job opportunities for clients, fostering strong community partnerships.
- Empowered individuals through self-assessment exercises that identified unique strengths and areas for growth within the workforce.
- Managed a diverse caseload of clients with differing needs and backgrounds, ensuring personalized attention and support.
Behavior Specialist
Steeple Run Elementary School
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Reduced classroom disruptions through careful observation and analysis of student behaviors, leading to tailored interventions.
- Provided crisis intervention support during critical incidents, deescalating situations and ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of behavior interventions using data-driven approaches, making adjustments as needed to ensure success.
- Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff.
Academic Intern-MSW
Outreach Community Ministries
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Create strategies to meet the needs of the students with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities
- Manage student behavior through monitoring, supervising, and assessing behavioral patterns
- Lead activities and lessons that develop students’ social emotional growth
- Connecting clients to resources like food, housing, employment, etc.
- Review referral data, history, and assessment data, and use observations to develop appropriate goals and objectives for each client
Academic Intern-MSW
Shepherd Community Center
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Gained valuable experience in organizing and managing a food distribution during the peak of Covid-19 for clients on the eastside of Indianapolis
- Connecting clients to resources like food, housing, employment, etc.
- Trained new volunteers in cultural sensitivity awareness for working with clients.
- Enhanced research skills by assisting in data collection, analysis, and interpretation for various academic projects.
Primary Care Worker
The Dale House Project
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Provide care for assigned adolescents/residents who have just exited Division of Youth Services
- Help youth make plans for independent living, including finding and keeping a job, completing their education, and developing new habits and behavior for adult living
- Interact and communicate with various youth serving agencies like teachers, client managers, parole officers, therapists, etc.
- Implement treatment plans and enter progress notes weekly
Education
Masters of Social Work (MSW) -
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Education And Ministry
Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL05.2019
Skills
-Multicultural Skills and Appreciation of Diversity
-Individual/Group Facilitation and Mental Health Counseling
-Crisis Intervention
-Active Listening and Responding to Situations without Bias
-Proficient Writing, Reading, Communication Skills
-Curriculum Development
Certification
- Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5) Clinician Training
- Using Clinical Measures with Alzheimer’s Disease
- Working with Borderline Personality Disorder
- SBIRT for Health and Behavioral Health Professionals
- Mental Health First Aid Certified
Timeline
Youth Employment Coach
Shepherd Community Center
08.2023 - Current
Behavior Specialist
Steeple Run Elementary School
01.2022 - 05.2023
Academic Intern-MSW
Outreach Community Ministries
01.2022 - 08.2022
Academic Intern-MSW
Shepherd Community Center
01.2021 - 08.2022
Primary Care Worker
The Dale House Project
09.2019 - 09.2020
Masters of Social Work (MSW) -
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Education And Ministry
Wheaton College
- Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5) Clinician Training
- Using Clinical Measures with Alzheimer’s Disease
- Working with Borderline Personality Disorder
- SBIRT for Health and Behavioral Health Professionals
- Mental Health First Aid Certified
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