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KATHRYN LAVER

Social Services
Murrells Inlet,SC

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Behavior Clinician

AccessAbilities, Inc.
05.2024 - Current
  • I was responsible for a wide range of tasks that contributed to the well-being of our clients
  • I assessed clients' needs, developed initial and annual plans, and made necessary changes when needed
  • I had a comprehensive knowledge of medical, social, educational, and other services available to support client's needs, and when needed due to uncertainty, I researched, located, and coordinated needed resources
  • I also played a key role in assisting the Client/Family in finding and sending referral(s) for community resource information, primary care physician, audiologist, dentist, vision specialist, Developmental Pediatrician, other specialists, or other services the client may need
  • My collaborative work with all service providers, coordinating transitions to and from other community services, serving as a liaison between client/family and other service providers, and assisting with integrating, coordinating, and monitoring the delivery of services was crucial
  • I ensured that Service Coordination was provided in accordance with the CMSP that was developed as well as to the specific needs of the client/family and they include parent/guardian participation
  • I was also vigilant in recognizing and assisting the client/family in assuring environments are free of Fire and Safety Hazards
  • The Case Manager must be aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect
  • The case manager must provide and document at least one monthly successful contact with the client/family
  • All Client Due Dates set by DDSN and Great Kids & Awesome Adults must be met prior to the due date but no later than the due date

Options Counselor

Northwest Indiana Community Action
Crown Point, Indiana
05.2020 - 01.2024
  • I was entrusted with conducting biopsychosocial and psychological assessments of client needs and resources
  • My expertise was instrumental in developing interventions to address maladaptive behaviors that significantly impacted the client's quality of life
  • I also crafted behavior support plans based on assessment information and conducted direct therapy sessions to implement individual-specific interventions
  • My role also involved providing updates to the treatment plan based on continuous review of progress towards goals and training staff and caregivers on implementing interventions

Benefits Counselor

Northwest Indiana Community Action
Crown Point, Indiana
05.2020 - 01.2024

Information and Referral Specialist

Northwest Indiana Community Action
Crown Point, Indiana
05.2020 - 01.2024

Elderly Services Case Manager

Northwest Indiana Community Action
Hammond, Indiana
01.2012 - 05.2021
  • Assisting elderly and disabled Individuals to complete the intake process to determine eligibility for home and community-based services
  • Targeted individuals for appropriate services as funding becomes available
  • Set up and monitored home and community-based services
  • Manage caseload until individuals are ready to transfer to long-term Case Management
  • They provided other resources as necessary

Social Worker / Case Manager

Gary, IN
02.2005 - 07.2008
  • Assisting individuals and their families in locating vendors to provide home services, including homemaker, attendant care, home health aide, respite, etc
  • These home services allow the individual to remain in their home instead of entering a long-term care facility
  • Once the individual has been targeted for the funding sources, including CHOICE, SSBG, Title XX, Title III, or Medicaid Waiver, the individual will be assigned a case manager
  • The case manager must complete an intake or initial assessment for new individuals added to the caseload
  • Quarterlies are to be completed in the individual's home every three months
  • The quarterly review consists of updating the current assessment
  • The annual review is to re-evaluate the in-home services to ensure that this need is still necessary or to determine if the individual requires more help with ADLs
  • The annual consists of updating assessment, e-screen, application, HIPAA forms, vendor agreement form, case management freedom of choice, and asset or income worksheet
  • The annual takes place in the individual's home
  • The case manager can complete a priority tool if the individual requests or needs more services
  • This priority tool is reviewed to determine the needs of the individual
  • Priority tools are also completed when someone is referred to the case manager requesting services
  • The case manager's primary concern is ensuring that all individuals on caseloads are safe in their homes and that their rights are always protected
  • The case manager establishes a good working relationship with the vendors contracted out through NWICA
  • The vendors provide case managers with quarterly service progress reports, which are used to monitor the in-home services
  • The case manager is to report any suspicions of abuse or neglect to APS and perform safety checks and phone calls to the vendor if individuals cannot be reached
  • The case manager also completes Pre-admission Screenings and Level IIs as assigned by the PAS Coordinator
  • This is to determine if an individual will remain in the nursing facility or go to a nursing facility following a hospital stay
  • Case managers are to report to their field supervisors

Employment Specialist/Case Manager

ARC BRIDGES
Merrillville, IN
03.2000 - 12.2000
  • Duties include ensuring that everyone receives the services they need and deserve
  • This includes completing an intake packet on incoming individuals, a Thriving in My Community/Person Centered Planning on active individuals, and managing their files while receiving services at ARC BRIDGES
  • The social worker is responsible for reporting any suspicions of abuse or neglect through the state agencies of DDARS, BDDS, and APS and initiating internal investigations
  • Other duties include counseling and conducting monthly, sixth-month, and annual case conferences for everyone

Employment Specialist

IN-PACT
Crown Point, IN
10.1999 - 05.2000
  • Duties include assisting mentally disabled and autistic adults in finding jobs, helping these adults become more independent, and adapting to our social environment
  • This includes Job Development, Job Coaching, and Follow-up
  • I also transported clients to their job sites and documented their work
  • I assisted clients in Job Club and Cleaning Crew

Timeline

Behavior Clinician

AccessAbilities, Inc.
05.2024 - Current

Options Counselor

Northwest Indiana Community Action
05.2020 - 01.2024

Benefits Counselor

Northwest Indiana Community Action
05.2020 - 01.2024

Information and Referral Specialist

Northwest Indiana Community Action
05.2020 - 01.2024

Elderly Services Case Manager

Northwest Indiana Community Action
01.2012 - 05.2021

Master of Science - Psychology

University of Phoenix
05.2005 - 05.2009

Social Worker / Case Manager

02.2005 - 07.2008

Employment Specialist/Case Manager

ARC BRIDGES
03.2000 - 12.2000

Employment Specialist

IN-PACT
10.1999 - 05.2000

Summary

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Social Services and a talent for navigating challenges. I bring strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to new tasks. I am known for adaptability, creativity, a results-oriented mindset, and my commitment to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Education

Master of Science - Psychology

University of Phoenix
Tempe
05.2005 - 05.2009

Skills

  • Managing patient cases
  • Developing curriculum
  • HIPAA
  • Recordkeeping requirements
  • Hands-on clinical instruction
  • Treatment determination
  • Clinical education
  • Patient evaluations
  • Maintaining quality assurance standards
  • Patient relationship management
  • Clinical assessment
  • Chart review
  • Medical referrals
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Resource optimization
  • Research and analysis
  • Care team collaboration

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Work Availability

monday
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thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot

Software

Microsoft Office

Interests

Learning new skills

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