KELLY R BETHEL
New Florence
Summary
Experienced in navigating intricate processes of child welfare and familiar with workings of related court systems. Respectful and articulate professional dedicated to assisting families in need. Possesses exceptional recordkeeping abilities, meticulous planning skills, and talent for resolving conflicts effectively.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Service Unit Supervisor
Department of Social Services
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted with training and development of team members.
- Monitored team's performance and gave feedback when necessary.
- Updated job knowledge by attending workshops, training sessions and educational opportunities.
- Assisted in the recruitment process for new hires within the unit, contributing valuable input on candidate suitability based on experience requirements.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the TDM team, encouraging open communication and collaborative problem-solving to overcome challenges.
- Organized meetings and staff trainings coordinating availability of conference rooms for participants.
- Provided backup to front desk to step in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent or at lunch.
Case Manager
Lutheran Family& Children's Services of Missouri
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed appropriate care plans for at-risk individuals and high-risk families.
- Conducted regular home visits to review and monitor care plans based on clients' needs and program requirements.
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Linked clients with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies to help claim or reclaim individual autonomy.
Case Manager
Warren County DDB
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Monitored and evaluated delivery of services to clients to maintain quality care.
- Developed trusting relationships with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies.
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
- Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status.
- Maintained logs and electronic client records following department and agency policies for effective monitoring.
- Linked clients with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies to help claim or reclaim individual autonomy.
Associate Counselor
Preferred Family Healthcare Inc.
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided counseling for relapse prevention, social issues and mental health problems.
- Monitored behavior in individual and group sessions and intervened when necessary.
- Gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment plans.
- Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
- Empowered clients to tackle challenging situations with better and more diverse coping skills.
- Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data.
- Treatment Court Liaison
Vocational Specialist
Burrell Behavioral Health Center
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Coach and mentor clients placed in positions to facilitate and advocate for employment retention, job success and personal fulfillment.
- Match consumers with jobs to meet preferences, assisting in application process. resume construction and role-playing interviews.
- Conducted initial assessment to gather work history information, strengths and interests.
- Participated in daily staff organizational meetings and treatment planning review meetings.
Parent Partner
FACT
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Assisted parents with building effective skills and establishing plans for handling different situations.
- Entered client data in centralized database and maintained up-to-date case records for all clients.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
Social Services Unit Supervisor
Missouri Children
02.2012 - 12.2020
- Coach and guide the alternative care unit in obtaining permanency and a safe, stable environment for children.
- Provided clinical supervision, case assignments, and approval of closed cases for 5 social workers managing child welfare cases.
- Collaborated with team members to identify and accomplish agency objectives.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health And Well-being
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ03-2025
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
Central Methodist University
Fayette, MO08.2008
Skills
- Team management
- Staff training
- Staff development
- Policy implementation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Active listening
Timeline
Social Service Unit Supervisor
Department of Social Services
08.2023 - Current
Case Manager
Lutheran Family& Children's Services of Missouri
09.2022 - 08.2023
Case Manager
Warren County DDB
04.2022 - 09.2022
Associate Counselor
Preferred Family Healthcare Inc.
07.2021 - 04.2022
Vocational Specialist
Burrell Behavioral Health Center
03.2021 - 07.2021
Parent Partner
FACT
11.2020 - 02.2021
Social Services Unit Supervisor
Missouri Children
02.2012 - 12.2020
Master of Science - Mental Health And Well-being
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
Central Methodist University
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