Kathleen Shepard
Demotte,Indiana
Summary
Dynamic Correctional Caseworker with a proven track record at Westville Correctional Facility, adept at client advocacy and assessment. Skilled in developing individualized treatment plans and maintaining case file documentation, fostering strong client relationships. Recognized for effective communication and problem-solving abilities, ensuring compliance with state regulations and enhancing client outcomes.
Highly communicative individual identifies issues and make the best decisions regarding course of treatment. Disciplined Caseworker with expertise in data confidentiality and client education and promoting experience working with culturally diverse families.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Caseworker
Westville Correctional Facility
07.2010 - Current
- Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for improved client outcomes and coordinated care.
- Ensured adherence to state regulations by maintaining timely documentation and meeting reporting deadlines.
- Conducted thorough assessments to determine client eligibility for various programs and services.
- Documented progress in treatment plans, educational, and recreational activities and maintained updated case records.
- Created treatment or service plan meeting each client's individualized needs.
- Established trusting relationships with clients, fostering open communication and rapport building.
- Assessed and evaluated clients' needs, determined eligibility for services, and developed individualized plans.
Education
Skills
- Case information confidentiality
- Client interaction
- Highly effective communication
- Client advocacy
- Assessment skills
- Records management
- Professional boundaries
- Case file documentation
- Problem-solving
- Treatment Planning
- Emergency response training
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Reliability
- Decision-making
- Case management
Certification
- Certified in INCITE for 5 years
- Certified in Sexual Assault Response Team for 2 years
- Experience in an office setting for 5 years
- Experienced in Outlook
- Creating Case Plan
- Experienced in Conducting Orientation
- Experienced in Legal Documentation
Timeline
Correctional Caseworker - Westville Correctional Facility
07.2010 - Current
Portage High School - ,
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