Kimberly Burns
Canton,MI
Summary
A highly organized, interpersonal, and detail-oriented Foster Care Worker with 10 years Human Services experience providing services to vulnerable and diverse populations. Proven ability to develop strong relationships with families and children, establish trust, and build teams of professionals to coordinate and provide needed services. Skilled in managing cases efficiently and effectively, providing emotional support, and advocating for the best interest of disadvantaged children and families.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Caseworker, Director Marketing, Birth Mom Worker
Adoption Associates, Inc.
07.2022 - Current
- Worked August 2, 1999 - May 15, 2002 as an Adoptive Family Caseworker & Birth Mom Worker.
- Worked July 11, 2022 - Current.
- Directed and monitored work of staff in various settings.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics, and reports to meet strict standards.
- Provided on-going support to staff and parents through coaching, supervision, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Advocated for children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records with exceptional eye to detail.
- Demonstrated strong abilities in matching prospective children and families in permanency planning.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled families experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
Ambassador
Reliv International, Inc.
12.2003 - 08.2023
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity to team of 80 people.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained staff.
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
Foster Care Worker
St. Vincent & Sarah Fisher Center
06.1997 - 08.2000
- Provided training and guidance for less experienced staff.
- Managed complex cases including legal proceedings, child custody hearings, and testifying in court.
- Utilized child welfare practice skills to ensure children are protected from abuse and neglect.
- Worked closely with families and legal system toward reunification or independent living.
- Conducted home, school and community visits to assigned clients to assess client's level of care and provide guidance towards meeting treatment goals.
- Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
- Provided on-going support to resource parents through coaching and crisis intervention techniques.
Community Mental Health Worker and Job Coach
Community Mental Health
06.1996 - 08.1997
- Interviewed clients, reviewed records, and conducted assessments to evaluate mental or physical condition of clients or patients.
- Developed and implemented activities to help clients develop social and independent living skills.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Implemented crisis intervention plans to support client safety.
- Monitored client progress and provided feedback to families and treatment team members.
- Built partnerships with community agencies and service providers to remove access gaps.
- Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and developmental delays.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Social Worker
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI06.1996
Skills
- Direct and monitor work of staff
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work with diverse populations
- Assist staff to deliver competent, quality services to accomplish permanency goals and objectives
- Proficient in case management and recordkeeping
Timeline
Caseworker, Director Marketing, Birth Mom Worker
Adoption Associates, Inc.
07.2022 - Current
Ambassador
Reliv International, Inc.
12.2003 - 08.2023
Foster Care Worker
St. Vincent & Sarah Fisher Center
06.1997 - 08.2000
Community Mental Health Worker and Job Coach
Community Mental Health
06.1996 - 08.1997
Bachelor’s Degree - Social Worker
Western Michigan University
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