Kathryn Truitt
Lexington,KY
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Prevention Specialist and Housing Navigator
Clark County Homeless Coalition
11.2024 - Current
- Managed over 100 cases, connecting clients to resources like recovery, job assistance, and health insurance
- Engaged in collaboration with community partners to establish and strengthen relationships with landlords and housing service providers, to prevent both eviction and homelessness
- Provided services to a 16-county area to prevent homelessness and assist displaced individuals in finding shelter and housing
EMT
AmeriPro
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Used emergency medicine expertise to assess, treat, and transport critically ill or injured patients to hospitals
- Ensured patient safety and provided appropriate medical care during transport, offering compassionate EMS and crisis intervention to diverse populations
Caregiver
Senior Helpers
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Provided care for Alzheimers and dementia patients as well as the disabled and elderly
- Assisted with bathing, changing, medication, food preparation, house cleaning, errands
- Provided comfort and companionship with clients
Night Shift Supervisor
Refuge for Women
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided trauma-informed crisis intervention to over 75 survivors of human trafficking
- Developed solutions in challenging situations while prioritizing safety and addressing client needs
- Assisted clients in setting goals, tracking progress, and staying motivated in their recovery plans
- Established a structured environment with consistent expectations for healing and recovery
ESL Teacher
VIPKID
03.2019 - 02.2022
- Personally educated upwards of 50 children a week between the ages of 3-13
- Created learning tools that matched curriculum to student's level and learning aptitudes
- Conducted weekly evaluation of student's progress to adapt to their individual needs
Summary
I possess strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, along with a proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. I am eager to contribute to team success while further developing my professional skills. With a positive attitude and a commitment to continuous learning and growth, I am equipped with excellent problem-solving abilities and a tenacious willingness to learn. I am ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm, ensuring positive results for the team.
Skills
- Behavioral health
- Suicide prevention
- Health education
- Outreach planning
- Mental health awareness
- Substance abuse prevention
- Providing community referrals
- Defining treatment objectives
- Client evaluation
- Community engagement
- Outreach activities
- Case management
- Life skills training
- Community resources
- Client confidentiality
- Recovery support services
- Goal setting
- Crisis management
- Intervention planning
- Substance abuse education
- Boundary setting
- Crisis intervention
- Communication techniques
Timeline
Prevention Specialist and Housing Navigator
Clark County Homeless Coalition
11.2024 - Current
EMT
AmeriPro
09.2023 - 07.2024
Caregiver
Senior Helpers
09.2022 - 04.2023
Night Shift Supervisor
Refuge for Women
09.2021 - 06.2022
ESL Teacher
VIPKID
03.2019 - 02.2022