Katherine Graves
Portland,OR
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in both educational and healthcare sectors, notably with Hillsboro School District. Excelled in case management and family support, leveraging proficient communication skills and robust family collaboration. Achieved significant improvements in student attendance and family well-being through innovative solution-based interventions and effective networking. Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of families. Respectful and compassionate professional offering 5-year background serving community by providing guidance for families in need.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Care Specialist
Hillsboro School District
12.2022 - Current
- Supported students, teachers and families during crisis situations.
- Monitored student attendance, documented truancy and submitted referrals per requirements.
- Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies.
- Provided case management services, education and life-skills training to diverse, at-risk student population.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
Temp HR Coordinator
Medical Teams International
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
- Evaluated timecards for accuracy on regular and overtime hours.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
- Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
HR Coordinator
Caring for Portland
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.
- Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
- Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
- Conducted new employee onboarding and provided ongoing orientation training.
Education
Business Management And Leadership
Portland State University
Portland, OR06-2022
Associate of Science - General Studies
Portland Community College
Portland, OR06-2019
Skills
- Solution-based interventions
- Family collaboration
- Proficient in Microsoft Programs
- Family Support
- Case Management
- Networking and relationship building
Certification
- Spanish Language, Universidad de Guanajuato - 2017
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Community Care Specialist
Hillsboro School District
12.2022 - Current
Temp HR Coordinator
Medical Teams International
07.2022 - 12.2022
HR Coordinator
Caring for Portland
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Spanish Language, Universidad de Guanajuato - 2017
Business Management And Leadership
Portland State University
Associate of Science - General Studies
Portland Community College
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