Kim Webber, LMSW
Wichita,KS
Summary
Compassionate professional in social work, adept at enhancing community support systems and empowering families and children through targeted interventions. Known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion, ensuring timely provision of services and resources. Possess specialized skills in case management, crisis intervention, and behavioral counseling. Excel in empathy, communication, and problem-solving, crucial for navigating complex family dynamics and school environments to foster positive outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker, LMSW
USD 259 Minneha Elementary
Wichita, KS
08.2016 - Current
- Provides counseling services to students facing emotional, social, or behavioral challenges, utilizing individual & group therapy techniques.
- Collaborates with teachers, administrators, parents, and other professionals to develop and implement appropriate interventions for students facing social or academic difficulties.
- Conducts regular meetings and evaluations to monitor student development, adjust interventions as needed, and IEP development.
- Partners with local agencies to facilitate access to community resources and provides referrals for services.
- Contributes innovative ideas/solutions to enhance team performance & outcomes.
- Participates in ongoing training to maintain license and enhance knowledge of relevant mental health topics.
Coordinator of Children's Services
Mental Health Association Of South Central Kansas
Wichita , KS
05.2002 - 08.2011
- Set and enhanced program schedules to meet expected demands and enhance student learning opportunities.
- Provided guidance, support and mentorship to staff members working with children.
- Collaborated with local schools regarding referrals or placements of children into appropriate programs.
- Developed strategies for addressing challenging behaviors exhibited by some children in the program.
- Recruited, trained and evaluated staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05-2016
Bachelor of Science - Human Services And Psychology
Friends University
Wichita, KS12-2002
Skills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Counseling techniques
- Solution-based interventions
- Motivational interviewing
- Mental health assessment
- Individual assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Resource navigation
- Student evaluation
- Advocacy strategies
- Conflict resolution
- Emotional support
- Trauma-informed care
- Threat assessments
Accomplishments
- 3 Good Apple awards through USD 259
- Trained in Restorative Practices through USD 259
- Trained in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention through USD 259
- Trained in Threat Assessment through USD 259
Timeline
Social Worker, LMSW
USD 259 Minneha Elementary
08.2016 - Current
Coordinator of Children's Services
Mental Health Association Of South Central Kansas
05.2002 - 08.2011
Master of Science - Social Work
Wichita State University
Bachelor of Science - Human Services And Psychology
Friends University
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