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Katherine Fuller

6311 Suncroft Lane ,CO

Summary

Seasoned Supervisor with history of effectively managing teams and overseeing operations. Skilled in identifying areas for improvement, implementing new processes, and fostering staff development. Strengths include problem-solving abilities, strong leadership skills, and communication capabilities. Dedicated Supervisor possessing skilled in addressing and resolving conflicts to maintain team harmony and performance. Offers many years of experience leading talented teams and exceeding objectives. Background includes strong history in related work.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Protective Services Supervisor

Protective Services
08.2024 - Current
  • As the supervisor for Protective Services, I oversee a team of eight
  • I provide supervision once per week with each caseworker individually
  • I supervise both Child Welfare and Adult Protection Services
  • I will go out with each caseworker to learn about the cases they each are working along with their individual skills and approach to each case

Supervisor, Adult Protective Services

Adult Protective Services
12.2021 - 06.2024
  • As the Supervisor for Adult Protective Services, I work with all employees within the unit to provide a higher level of leadership to ensure all casework is done within the state statute
  • I work to ensure my team is following the rules and statute set by Colorado State Adult Protective Services
  • I sit on community committees and provide insight into the care and resources of our at-risk population
  • As the supervisor I work within the community and its partners to provide trainings on mandatory reporting and education on Adult Protective Services abilities as well as limitations
  • I have recently been working to create Business Process documents to establish El Paso County expectation related to completing Adult Protective Services investigations

Lead Caseworker IV, Adult Protective Services

Adult Protective Services
10.2020 - 12.2021
  • As a Caseworker IV I would train new employees, complete monthly audits on cases to ensure adequate casework had been completed and participate in supervision with other caseworkers to offer guidance as well as support on casework
  • I collaborated in investigations with Law Enforcement as well as provide training to educate and train on Mandatory Reporting
  • I investigated loss of money which may have been stolen or loss as the result of fraud
  • I have been involved in high profile cases with the dollar amount is in the millions
  • I have closed 720 cases with Adult Protective Services

Caseworker III, Adult Protective Services

Adult Protective Services
10.2016 - 10.2020
  • As a Caseworker III I Investigated the allegations of caretaker neglect, physical and sexual abuse, exploitation, and self-neglect against At Risk Adults
  • This job includes testifying in court proceeding, allocating resources, and working with community partners to ensure the safety of our At-Risk Population
  • I have trained new caseworkers as well as mentored students for internships

Operating Room and Patient Care Tech

Baptist Health Care
07.2004 - 06.2011
  • Obtain a sterile field while assisting with surgical procedures
  • I would work side by side with nursing and doctors to ensure patients were receiving the medical care needed while in the operating room and emergency room

Education

BACHELORS SOCIAL WORK -

CSU PUEBLO
12.2016

Skills

  • Testifying
  • Case Management
  • Exploitation Investigation
  • Leadership
  • Child Welfare Certification
  • Adult Protection Certification
  • Case management
  • Team building
  • Risk assessment
  • Mandatory reporting
  • Performance evaluation
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Staff education
  • Employee development
  • Training and mentoring
  • Public speaking

Activities

  • Volunteer with Make A Wish Bingo event in April every year.
  • Participate in Stocking Stuffers every December, providing supplies to homeless communities, Veterans, and Children’s hospitals.

Timeline

Protective Services Supervisor

Protective Services
08.2024 - Current

Supervisor, Adult Protective Services

Adult Protective Services
12.2021 - 06.2024

Lead Caseworker IV, Adult Protective Services

Adult Protective Services
10.2020 - 12.2021

Caseworker III, Adult Protective Services

Adult Protective Services
10.2016 - 10.2020

Operating Room and Patient Care Tech

Baptist Health Care
07.2004 - 06.2011

BACHELORS SOCIAL WORK -

CSU PUEBLO
Katherine Fuller