Kathy Van Kley
Harrisburg,SD
Summary
Experienced in program development and representing employers/universities at conferences and conventions at the state, regional, and national level. Extensive travel experience throughout South Dakota and nine tribal nations, establishing a wide network of contacts across the state. Demonstrates exceptional ability to work independently and as part of a team. Exhibits empathy and understanding towards families navigating the most delicate time of their lives when their loved ones enter uncharted territory. Recognizes the unique challenges faced by families in this situation, offering support and guidance through an experience that no one in the family has ever encountered before.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Thereapeutic Recreation
Good Samaritan Society
08.2022 - Current
- Completed new resident assessments and customized care plans based on residents individual needs
- Developed a monthly calender of events designed to meet the physical, social, spiritual, cognitive and emotional needs of all residents
- Kept abreast of resident assessment schedule, documentation and MDS entries
- Represented Canton GSS in community and area events often covered by newspaper and television news media
Community Engagement Specialist
Seniorlink, Inc.
03.2020 - Current
- Establish relationships with healthcare providers, organizations, and businesses across western South Dakota to build awareness of the Seniorlink “Structured Family Caregiving Program” (SFC)
- Seniorlink was brought into the state to partner with the SD Department of Health and Human Services
- Communicate daily with the South Dakota Department of Health’s Division of Long-Term Services and Support (LTSS) keeping up to date on the status of our shared clients
- Conduct in-home assessments for clients referred to Seniorlink by LTSS to evaluate the living conditions within the home, the level of physical care the client will require, and to determine if the caregiver is indeed both willing and competent to take on the responsibility of being a full-time caregiver in the family home
Director of School Engagement (ND/SD)
Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Fostered relationships between community schools and industries to establish collaborative partnerships designed to build a strong Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) pathway in their school system
- Promoted PLTW Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) curriculum in schools located in both North and South Dakota
- Worked directly with PLTW schools to trouble shoot problems and function as the liaison between the school and the company headquarters in Indianapolis, IN
- Represented PLTW at regional / national STEM education and robotics conferences
Director of Outreach and Diversity Programs
USD Sanford School of Medicine
10.2011 - 08.2018
- Established the University of South Dakota and the Sanford School of Medicine’s Office of Diversity and Outreach
- Conducted multi-state recruitment activities for the “Indians Into Medicine” (INMED) Summer Intensive Program
- INMED is a collaborative effort between the University of North Dakota’s School of Medicine and the University of South Dakota’s Sanford School of Medicine https://med.und.edu/indians-into-medicine/
- Advised Native American undergraduate students regarding career options in health care, established and advised the USD Chapter of the national organization of “American Indian Science and Engineering Society” (AISES)
- Designed a model program called “Native American Healthcare Scholars Program” (NAHSP) resulting in a2.5-million-dollar grant awarded by the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health
- Https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/browse.aspx?lvl=2&lvlid=65#NWDP
Education
B.S. - Therapeutic Recreation
University of South Dakota
12.2011
Skills
- Program Management Expertise
- Aptitude for building community relationships and project collaboration
- Embraces New Ideas
- Organizational Planning Skills
- Innovative Problem Solver
- Passionate about helping others
- Skilled in Understanding Native American Cultural Needs in South Dakota
- Motivated and able to work both independently and as the member of a team
Certification
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists, CTRS (currently inactive)
- CDL License
Hobbies and Interests
Enjoy people of all ages, kayaking, hiking, teaching my dog tricks (sort of), music, cooking, volunteering when I can and soaking up the sun.
Community Service
Board Member; Community Service Connections of the Black Hills, Participant; Senior Information Network
Timeline
Director of Thereapeutic Recreation
Good Samaritan Society
08.2022 - Current
Community Engagement Specialist
Seniorlink, Inc.
03.2020 - Current
Director of School Engagement (ND/SD)
Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
08.2018 - 03.2020
Director of Outreach and Diversity Programs
USD Sanford School of Medicine
10.2011 - 08.2018
B.S. - Therapeutic Recreation
University of South Dakota
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