Kelly Morgan
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Compassionate Adoption Specialist recognized for efficiently completing tasks and productive management of case loads. Skilled in family assessments, child welfare laws, and cross-cultural adoption practices. Excel at communication, empathy, and problem-solving to ensure positive outcomes for all parties involved.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Adoption Specialist
State of Iowa
Cedar Rapids, CA
02.2011 - Current
- Assessed potential adoptive families to ensure suitability and alignment with children's needs.
- Collaborated with social workers to create tailored adoption plans that support children's best interests.
- Assessed children and their needs, and made referrals for resources and services.
- Provided case management for 20-40 children who had been freed for adoption through Juvenile Court.
- Worked with outside agencies to locate families, relatives and placement for children.
- Engaged with prospective families to explore their interests in fostering or adopting, matching them with appropriate children.
- Provided support and guidance throughout the adoption process.
Case Manager Specialist
State of Iowa
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
05.1999 - 02.2015
- Assessed child safety on a daily basis. Made safety plans, cooperated with law enforcement and Court systems in efforts to keep children in the home with their biological parents or recommended other permanency options.
- lient needs and developed individualized service plans.
- Coordinated resources and services for clients, ensuring access to necessary support across multiple programs.
- Facilitated effective communication between clients and service providers to enhance service delivery.
- Documented case notes and maintained accurate client records in systems.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Educated clients about available resources and how to access them effectively.
Family Preservation/Family Centered Services
Four Oaks
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
05.1998 - 05.1999
Behavioral Specialist
Four Oaks
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
01.1998 - 05.1998
Intern
State of Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA
01.1998 - 05.1998
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 08.1994 - 09.1998
Skills
- Family assessment
- Adoption planning
- Case management
- Resource coordination
- Crisis intervention
- Service planning
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Adoption laws expertise
- Interviewing techniques
- Child welfare
- Case management proficiency
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Prepare reports
- Emergency intervention
- Written communication
- Assessment techniques
- Outcome evaluation
- Child Protective Services
- Multitasking Abilities
- Analytical skills
- Task prioritization
Timeline
Adoption Specialist
State of Iowa
02.2011 - Current
Case Manager Specialist
State of Iowa
05.1999 - 02.2015
Family Preservation/Family Centered Services
Four Oaks
05.1998 - 05.1999
Behavioral Specialist
Four Oaks
01.1998 - 05.1998
Intern
State of Iowa
01.1998 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Northern Iowa
08.1994 - 09.1998