Kayla Scelza
Windsor,VT
Summary
Family services professional with experience coordinating court-related cases, family engagement, and service planning. Provides trauma-informed support and maintains compliance through accurate monitoring. Organizes case records with high attention to detail. Communicates clearly with attorneys, families, and community agencies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Services Worker
Department For Children and Families
Hartford, VT
01.2020 - Current
- Support clients by coordinating with outside agencies and organizations that provid resources and assistance.
- Work with local court system, attended court hearings, and communicate directly with attorneys.
- Review family relationships and identified risk areas and opportunities for improvement.
- Keep detailed records of client contact, progress notes, and treatment plans in line with agency policy.
- Develop case plans with individualized goals, objectives, and interventions to improve family functioning.
- Monitor compliance with court orders, visitation plans, and service requirements.
Court Clerk
State Of Vermont
Hartford, VT
04.2018 - 01.2020
- Maintained strict confidentiality for sensitive information under legal requirements.
- Answered in-person and phone inquiries about warrants, citations, court documents, and court procedures.
- Entered incoming case information into computer system accurately and promptly.
- Recorded minutes for all court sessions attended.
- Coordinated court schedules with judges, attorneys, and law enforcement.
Balanced and Restorative Justice Worker
Valley Court Diversion Programs
Hartford, VT
06.2015 - 02.2018
- Created crisis management plans for high-risk cases.
- Kept client records current, including case notes and service documentation.
- Completed home visits with families to check safety, well-being, and progress.
- Counseled young offenders on better decision-making and future choices.
- Shared available resources and interventions with families.
- Provided crisis intervention support when needed.
- Tracked juvenile compliance with court orders during supervision and probation.
Residential Instructor
Easter Seals
Manchester, NH
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Supported mental, emotional, and educational growth through guided activities.
- Helped maintain safe environment by following facility rules and regulations.
- Protected patient records by keeping information confidential and supporting HIPAA compliance.
- Provided crisis support during suicidal ideation and other unsafe youth behaviors.
- Guided clients through skill-building, self-care, and independent living practice.
- Completed DBT training and provided supervision and guidance aligned with model.
Internship
Merrimack County Child Advocacy Center
Concord, NH
01.2014 - 06.2014
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Granite State College
Concord, NH06-2018
Skills
- Case management
- Effective communication
- Client advocacy
- Court system navigation
- Multitasking capacity
- Organizational skills
- Trauma-informed care
- Compliance monitoring
Accomplishments
- 2018: David Jacques Memorial Award For Excellence in Youth Justice
Timeline
Family Services Worker
Department For Children and Families
01.2020 - Current
Court Clerk
State Of Vermont
04.2018 - 01.2020
Balanced and Restorative Justice Worker
Valley Court Diversion Programs
06.2015 - 02.2018
Residential Instructor
Easter Seals
06.2014 - 07.2015
Internship
Merrimack County Child Advocacy Center
01.2014 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Granite State College