Katie McCuen
Portage,MI
Summary
Collaborative Career Coach with solid experience supporting individuals with diverse backgrounds and abilities to navigate the job market and pursue employment opportunities. Skilled at creating customized job search plans and identifying job opportunities. Reliable and dedicated to fostering successful connections between clients and potential employers.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Coach
Kalamazoo Regional Education Agency
05.2023 - Current
- Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history.
- Review occupational, educational, and economic information to aid participants in making and carrying out career development objectives.
- Collaborate across the Discover team and Career Connect to ensure participants have access to opportunities across the continuum.
- Developed and facilitated job search workshops for clients to enhance job search skills.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to support job coaching.
Wraparound Coordinator
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed and managed personalized treatment plans tailored to individual and family needs, ensuring alignment with therapeutic goals and best practices.
- Coordinated and facilitated emergency services for families in crisis, providing immediate support and connecting them with appropriate resources.
- Identified and implemented evidence-based coping strategies to help youth maintain stability and prevent out-of-home placements.
- Collaborated with families to overcome barriers by addressing systemic challenges, fostering resilience, and promoting sustainable solutions.
- Provided comprehensive knowledge of local resources, guiding families to access community-based services and support programs.
Resource Family Development Worker
Samaritas
06.2017 - 01.2022
- Directed and enhanced outreach and social media campaigns to increase visibility and engagement with community stakeholders.
- Cultivated and maintained strong partnerships with county agencies and local organizations to support program initiatives.
- Established and sustained regular communication with prospective foster families, fostering interest and trust throughout the engagement process.
- Provided hands-on support and guidance to families navigating the foster care licensing process, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Designed, executed, and monitored a comprehensive recruitment plan, achieving targeted outcomes and meeting organizational objectives.
Service Specialist Assistant
Department of Health and Human Services
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Participate and engage with families working within the Family Dependency Treatment Drug Court Program (FDC)
- Monitored progress towards service plan goals.
- Coordinated with local government to provide resources to clients.
- Assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs.
- Participated in meetings with stakeholders to discuss program objectives and strategies.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI04.2024
Bachelor of Social Work -
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI06.2017
Skills
- Behavioral Health
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Networking strategies
- Career counseling
- Service plans
- Creativity and innovation
- Workforce readiness
- Human resources
- Community networking
Leadership Experience
I -PEER Program, Western Michigan University, 06/01/23, 04/01/24, Specialized field placements in rural counties or mental health professional shortage areas for counselor education and social work students. Undergo training to help advance youth interaction within barrier populations.
Timeline
Career Coach
Kalamazoo Regional Education Agency
05.2023 - Current
Wraparound Coordinator
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo
01.2022 - 05.2023
Resource Family Development Worker
Samaritas
06.2017 - 01.2022
Service Specialist Assistant
Department of Health and Human Services
01.2017 - 06.2017
Master of Social Work -
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Social Work -
Western Michigan University
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