Kathleen Grace
Silver Spring,MD
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Work Intern
District of Columbia Department of Aging
Washington, DC
08.2024 - Current
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss cases, review progress notes, and strategize interventions.
- Educated clients about available community resources that could benefit them.
- Assisted in conducting assessments of client needs, strengths, and weaknesses.
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics and provide resources as needed.
- Assisted caseworkers in the medicaid waiver application for clients
Direct Support Professional
The National Children’s Center
Silver Spring, MD
10.2018 - Current
- Provide immediate support to people with developmental (dis)abilities.
- Establish a report with the people I support to foster safe and nurturing relationships.
- Participate in crafting clients’ Individualized Support Plans (ISP).
- Collect and document data on clients’ behaviors in accordance with their Behavior Support Plans (BSP).
- Support and encourage community engagement.
- Help the people I support to advocate for their rights and needs.
Social Service Volunteer
Brinton Woods Health & Rehabilitation Center
Washington , DC
12.2013 - 06.2014
- Assisted the lead social worker in resident care planning.
- Ensured all residents had an advanced directive on file.
- Helped the lead social worker in implementing residents’ psychosocial assessments.
- Shadowed in care planning meetings with residents and their families.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Catholic University of America
Washington, DC 05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - sociology
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
12.2017
Associate Degree - behavioral health
Montgomery College
12.2014
Skills
- Person-centered planning
- Trauma informed care
- Experience with neurodiversity
- Medication Administration
- Advocacy
- Community Involvement
Certification
- Certified Medication Technician
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- MANT
Timeline
Social Work Intern
District of Columbia Department of Aging
08.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
The National Children’s Center
10.2018 - Current
Social Service Volunteer
Brinton Woods Health & Rehabilitation Center
12.2013 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - sociology
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Associate Degree - behavioral health
Montgomery College
Master of Arts - Social Work
Catholic University of America