Katie Firanek
Onamia,MN
Summary
Experienced Case Manger/ Unit lead bringing seven plus years of experience in Juvenile residential Treatment settings. Develop and lead effective therapeutic, prevention and educational initiatives to combat mental health and behavioral issues. Skilled in maintaining documentation, managing cases and coordinating crisis interventions. Hands-on experience implementing recovery methods, assisting with mental, sex specific and behavioral challenges and supporting resident goals while encouraging responsibility and independence. Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an senior level position to help launch career while achieving company goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Nay Ah Shing Schools
11.2023 - Current
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Director of Foster Care
Pinehaven Youth And Family Services
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Milieu Lead
Nexus Family Healing
11.2019 - 10.2022
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Participated in cross-functional team-building activities.
- Instructed junior team members on protocols and procedures of each station to maximize contributions.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns.
- Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
- Documented risk to each client and context of concerns.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Counseled and helped to stabilize consumers and caregivers in crisis situations.
Case Manager
Nexus Family Healing
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Developed and implemented transition services plan to facilitate movement from school to activities.
- Participated in psychiatric consultation, supervision, program meetings and in-service trainings.
- Provided crisis intervention and risk assessments.
- Participated as member of multi-disciplinary team providing on-going case management services to children with severe and persistent mental illnesses.
- Managed caseload of 24 children in Residential care to provide comprehensive, trauma informed care.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
Recreational Manger
Wise Swim School Inc
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Unit Leader
Nexus Family Healing
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns.
- Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
- Documented risk to each client and context of concerns.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Counseled and helped to stabilize consumers and caregivers in crisis situations.
- Built safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Activity Leader High Ropes Instructor
Camp Victory
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Organized activities to promote learning and increase student enjoyment.
- Conducted needs assessments or surveys to determine interest in or satisfaction with wellness and fitness programs, events or services.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Assisted with planning and scheduling various camp activities, motivating and encouraging campers to participate in events.
- Taught campers outdoor-focused skills such as kayaking and rappelling to increase campers' self-reliance and confidence.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
DSP III
Lutheran Social Services Of MN
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Professional And Creative Writing
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN05.2017
Skills
- Case management proficiency
- Psychotropic medications knowledge
- Needs assessment
- Intervention planning
- Crisis handling
- Crisis Response
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- First Aid/CPR
- Planning and Coordination
- Adaptability
- Program development
- Staff Management
- Staff education and training
- Problem-Solving
Certification
- Handle With Care Training - June 2021
- American Red Cross Lifeguard- May 2012- present
- De-escalation Trainer Oct 2018- present
- Water Safety Instructor May 2012- Present
- American Canoe Association Level II Instructor May2018-present
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Nay Ah Shing Schools
11.2023 - Current
Director of Foster Care
Pinehaven Youth And Family Services
11.2022 - 08.2023
Milieu Lead
Nexus Family Healing
11.2019 - 10.2022
Case Manager
Nexus Family Healing
11.2019 - 03.2021
Recreational Manger
Wise Swim School Inc
01.2019 - 10.2019
Unit Leader
Nexus Family Healing
09.2017 - 01.2019
Activity Leader High Ropes Instructor
Camp Victory
05.2017 - 10.2017
DSP III
Lutheran Social Services Of MN
08.2016 - 05.2017
Master of Arts - Social Work
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Bemidji State University
Bachelor of Arts - Professional And Creative Writing
Bemidji State University
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