Kathryn DeLorenzo
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Child welfare caseworker with strengths in ongoing risk assessment, crisis response, and service coordination. Supports families through case plan development, community referrals, recordkeeping, and court updates while using clear communication and organized follow-through to support child safety and stable outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Services Specialist
Clark County Family Services
Las Vegas, NV
12.2024 - Current
- Provides ongoing assessment of the future risk of harm to children and needed services to reduce the risks of future harm.
- Plans for children, focusing on the goal of preserving their family, reunification, or achieving permanent placement in another family.
- Provided comprehensive services to families facing child abuse and/or neglect issues across various settings, ensuring appropriate support tailored to each environment.
- Developed collaborative case plans with families and key parties to address barriers to child safety, revising plans based on ongoing assessments and family feedback.
- Assisted in achieving case plan goals through regular monitoring of case progress and proactive engagement with families.
- Makes referrals to community agencies and develops case strategies for short- and long-term assistance and problem resolution.
- Provided various services to aid clients in promoting and achieving self-sufficiency.
- Identifies candidates for adoption planning and assists in successful case transition.
- Follows recognized and approved principles and practices of case management.
- Confers with other departmental professionals and supervisors regarding potential service provision.
- Submit court reports within a specified time frame.
- Provide updates on case and case plan goals in court.
Barista
Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino: Starbucks
Las Vegas, NV
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Provided customer service in a fast-paced environment while following established procedures and coordinating with team members.
Room Service Associate
Banner Health; Northern Colorado Medical Center
Greeley, CO
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Supported service operations in a healthcare environment, emphasizing accuracy, communication, and adherence to established procedures.
Youth Service Specialist - Intern
Rodarte Community Center
Greeley, CO
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Supported youth programming and community services, applying communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05-2022
Skills
- Case Management
- Multitasking
- Family Reunification Planning
- Child welfare laws
- Safety planning
- Community referrals
- In-Home Support
- Legal Documentation
- Court report preparation
- Case recordkeeping
- Substance Abuse Intervention
- Problem resolution
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking
- Customer Service
- Service orientation
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Conflict resolution
- Youth Advocacy
- Child welfare services
- Conflict resolution
- Case plan development
Timeline
Family Services Specialist
Clark County Family Services
12.2024 - Current
Barista
Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino: Starbucks
10.2023 - 12.2024
Youth Service Specialist - Intern
Rodarte Community Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
Room Service Associate
Banner Health; Northern Colorado Medical Center
02.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology
University of Northern Colorado