Kimberly Bayha

Selected to join the Special Response Team for Ocean County

Demonstrate a state of readiness in an after-hours capacity to respond to child abuse and neglect referrals and child welfare assessments that require an immediate field response outside of normal operating hours (evenings and weekends)

Receive direct communication from SCR about assignments

Partner with law enforcement to conduct joint field responses as needed

Demonstrate an ability to assess safety and risk and communicate effectively to the SPRU supervisor after hours

Complete reports within timeframes (by 9am the next business day)

Assess overall safety of the home in addition to addressing the stated concerns

Treat all families fairly and respectfully through the process

Intake Investigator (2009 to the present)

Respond to child abuse/neglect referrals and child welfare assessment requests

Upon receipt of a new referral, contact reporting person, interview all children, family and household members and contact collateral resources

Ensure the immediate safety of children

Conduct investigations in compliance with the child abuse/neglect investigative response policy and timeframes

Complete documentation that is strength-based and SBC proficient including the documentation of genograms, individual and family level issues

Assisting families in identifying their strengths and challenges

Collaborate with families to empower them to develop appropriate, individualized and safe action plans

Utilize core practice skills such as genuineness, respect and empathy

Immediately notify supervisor of critical case incidents or situations

Meet with supervisor for case conferences as required

Provide testimony in court as requested

Maintain ongoing communication with service providers

Work collaboratively with community partners to ensure that children are safe, healthy and connected to services

Complete reports within designated time frames

Permanency Caseworker

Ensure the protection and well-being of the children in cases transferred from intake

Ensure the prioritization and organization of caseload activity

Assess safety and risk of caseload on an ongoing basis, using the SDM tools to guide in decision-making and best case practice

Meet with families monthly according the MVR risk level

Work together with unit members to ensure coverage and increase teamwork

Ensure the appropriate permanent plan for each child in placement in accordance with ASFA

Maintain professional standards

Implement concurrent planning

Respond to case emergencies as needed

• Conducted enrollment interviews for school-aged students requiring tutorial services
• Taught SAT prep classes
• Trained in all Sylvan programs and taught when necessary
• Ensured the center had qualified teachers on staff, provided interviews to hire teachers, scheduled classes, maintain student-teacher ratio, addressed performance of teachers
• Managed the education integrity of of Sylvan's programs
• Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction at Sylvan.
• Met regularly with parents regarding their child's progress, barriers to education and discussed family dynamics that impede the learning process
• Guided teachers in incorporating differentiated instruction techniques into their lessons to cater to diverse learning styles.
• Rewarded students' good study behaviors and work ethics with tokens that could be exchanged at the school store on site
• Maintain School Store, ensure fully stocked and responsible for the display of the items
• Ensure auxiliary aides and services are offered in accordance with the ADA
• Attended Sylvan Learning Center's Annual National Conventions in Las Vegas, Baltimore and Florida.

• High School English Teacher for out-of-district students
• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.

An initiative under Governor Christine Todd Whitman, each county in NJ was assigned a Case Assessment Resource Team (CART) tasked to assess for and plan for reducing the lengths of stay for youth in out of home placement. The CART was tasked with developing individualized plan for the return of children to their communities from their out-of-home placements in a more timely manner with intensive, in-home and community based services

• Worked collaboratively with the RDS at the local DCPP office to identify suitable referrals of youth with behavioral and emotional challenges who were in out of home/out of state placement through who were lingering in placement
• Responsible for scheduling the bi-monthly meetings that took place at the LO with community partners, members fo the childrens' system of care
• Gathered and reviewed CART referrals with the RDS at the local DCPP office in Toms River and scheduled bi-monthly planning meetings with the caseworkers who brought the child and their family to the meeting
• Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents to track the data on children being reunited back in the community from out-of-home residential placements
• Collaborated with community partners, schools, probation. PESS, MMC/CCIS and other child-serving agencies to foster a unified approach toward shared goals
• Monitored performance metrics consistently and implemented corrective actions when needed
• Monitored the annual Wraparound budget allocation by tracking expenses after CART planning meetings, ensuring proper allocation of funding and providing monthly updates
• The CIACC, Children's Interagency Coordinating Council, and it's subcommittees were tasked with coordinating and planning for youth with special needs by providing a seamless system of care.
• Met with the Mental Health Board and Statewide CCIS and CIACC Coordinators monthly

• Assisted primary teacher with supervision in the classroom
• Provided 1:1 instruction as necessary
• Supported students physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
• Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
• Provided input for Child Study Team Meetings
• Consulted with the LDT-C regarding students' needs
• Coordinator school wide after school basketball program