Kathleen Hacker
Summary
I am seeking a full time teaching position. I am a credentialed Mild/Moderate Educational Specialist. I have worked for 25 years in a variety of educational and mental health settings, including: EDUHSD campus Wellness Centers, RCL 12 group homes, Non Public school and foster family agency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Wellness Center Mental Health Advocate
El Dorado Union High School District Wellness Centers/Sierra Child and Family Services
09.2019 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute mental health challenges, ensuring their safety and connecting them with appropriate resources.
- Assisted families in navigating the complex mental health system, reducing barriers to accessing necessary care for loved ones.
- Co-led Mental Health groups and skills classes and SEL classes
- Student care coordination with school personnel including: IEP teams, school nurses, teachers and administration.
- Provided Substance Use Prevention and Education Care for Students.
Social Worker and Family Specialist
Sierra Child and Family Services
10.2016 - 09.2019
- Monitored safety and treatment progress of children in foster care
- Provided support to foster families
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plans
- Provided in-home and community treatment to mental health clients while working toward goals set by a multidisciplinary team
NPS Special Education Teacher
Sierra Child and Family Services
01.2005 - 10.2016
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Enhanced student communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched student understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
- Collaborated with parents and other educators to develop comprehensive support plans, promoting student success.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Trained in CPI for safe and effective de-escalation of students with emotional and behavioral challenges
- Planned and coordinated staff collaboration days to ensure that all support staff are properly trained
- Provided Home-Hospital Instruction for students unable to attend school due to various physical/emotional conditions.
Group Home Administrator
Sierra Child and Family Services
03.2011 - 10.2016
- Received Group Home Administrator certificate in November 2011
- Managed 2 RCL 12 group homes caring and advocating for foster youth in El Dorado County
- Responsible for staff hiring, training, supervision and guidance for non-public school and RCL 12 group homes
- Community Care Licensing Liaison/ Ensured adherence to protocols and procedures in NPS and group home settings
- Intake/Discharge Coordinator for all incoming residential and school clients
- Responsible for implementing treatment plans in residential and school settings
- IEP advocate for foster youth placed in group homes
Group Home Counselor RCL 12 Group Home
Sierra Child and Family Services
03.2000 - 01.2005
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by maintaining open lines of communication and respecting boundaries.
- Managed internal conflicts among clients by employing effective communication techniques and fostering a culture of respect and understanding.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment for clients, conducting regular safety checks and addressing conflicts immediately.
- Provided crisis intervention services to de-escalate tense situations and ensure client safety at all times.
Education
Educational Specialist Credential Level 2 -
Brandman University
10-2008
Educational Specialist Credential Level 1 -
Brandman University
08-2006
Valid Through 2026
Certified Wellness Coach II
CA Dept Of Health Care Access And Information01-2024
BA - Psychology
Sonoma State University
12-1999
Timeline
Wellness Center Mental Health Advocate
El Dorado Union High School District Wellness Centers/Sierra Child and Family Services
09.2019 - Current
Social Worker and Family Specialist
Sierra Child and Family Services
10.2016 - 09.2019
Group Home Administrator
Sierra Child and Family Services
03.2011 - 10.2016
NPS Special Education Teacher
Sierra Child and Family Services
01.2005 - 10.2016
Group Home Counselor RCL 12 Group Home
Sierra Child and Family Services
03.2000 - 01.2005
Educational Specialist Credential Level 2 -
Brandman University
Educational Specialist Credential Level 1 -
Brandman University
Valid Through 2026
Certified Wellness Coach II
BA - Psychology
Sonoma State University
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