Ken Van Kooten
Renton,WA
Summary
Diligent Reentry Coordinator with solid background in case management, program development and offender rehabilitation. Strengths include exceptional communication, interpersonal skills and advocacy for individuals transitioning from incarceration. Past roles have demonstrated commitment to reducing recidivism rates and promoting positive societal reintegration.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CPC Lead Re-Entry
Sound Integrated Health
Tacoma, WA
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Maintained contact with employers to ensure successful completion of work experience placements by participants.
- Provided referrals for housing assistance, substance abuse treatment and mental health counseling when necessary.
- Developed partnerships with local businesses interested in hiring individuals released from incarceration.
- Monitored progress of clients who are employed full time or enrolled in postsecondary education programs.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community-based organizations to identify potential employment opportunities for program participants.
- Facilitated job readiness workshops focused on topics such as resume writing, interviewing skills, job search strategies and financial literacy.
- Collaborated with partners from local public agencies to coordinate services that support reentry efforts into the community.
- Offered guidance on legal issues related to criminal records, expungement processes and voting rights restoration.
- Attended court hearings as a representative of the organization when necessary.
- Connected individuals with relevant community resources and coordinated referrals.
- Established long and short-term goals for therapeutic services to encourage patient progress.
- Monitored and assisted both occupational and physical therapists during treatments.
- Helped individuals address disabilities and put together career plans.
- Prepared patients for self-management and decision-making responsibilities.
- Performed assessments to determine individual limitations and strengths.
- Documented and filed patient health reports and charts.
- Assisted clients with enhancing skills in areas such as job searching, interviewing and business and personal etiquette.
- Advised former offenders on ways they can obtain occupational certifications or licensure required for certain jobs.
- Participated in outreach events designed to promote awareness of available reentry services within the community.
- Provided case management services including monitoring progress towards goals and providing crisis intervention as needed.
- Conducted assessments of participant needs, developed individualized service plans and provided referrals to appropriate resources.
- Implemented mentoring activities that encouraged positive behavior change among program participants.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to program operations.
- Coordinated transportation for program participants as needed to access job training programs or employment sites.
Inpatient Case Manager
Bayview Inpatient
Tacoma, WA
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient interactions in Electronic Medical Records.
- Participated in case conferences, team meetings and other interdisciplinary activities to discuss patient care issues.
- Assessed patient's physical, mental, emotional and social status through observation, interview and review of medical records.
- Maintained logs and electronic client records following department and agency policies for effective monitoring.
- Participated in regular team meetings and in-house training sessions to boost group effectiveness.
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
- Transitioned clients to different providers based on progress or needs.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals and developing action plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic support to clients.
- Maintained confidentiality and adhered to professional ethics and standards.
- Transported patients safely to social activities and doctors appointments.
- Administered medication to patients according to strict schedules.
- Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
- Educated clients on options to assist in making informed decisions.
- Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
- Advocated for clients to resolve medical or personal crises.
- Utilized data and experience to coordinate patient care and rehabilitation.
- Counseled clients or patients individually and in group sessions to assist recovery from illness and to adjust to life.
Education
GED -
Auburn Senior High School
Auburn, MA04-2005
Skills
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Life Skills Training
- Professionalism
- Email and Telephone Etiquette
- Care Coordination
- Time management abilities
- Team building
- Relationship Building
- Community Resources
- Documentation And Reporting
- Positive Attitude
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient support
- Client Advocacy
- Emotional awareness
Affiliations
- AA and CA member/sponsor
Certification
- CPC certification
Timeline
CPC Lead Re-Entry
Sound Integrated Health
11.2021 - 04.2022
Inpatient Case Manager
Bayview Inpatient
03.2020 - 03.2022
GED -
Auburn Senior High School
- CPC certification
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