Kimberly Hollis
Noble,OK
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Training Officer II
Oklahoma Department of Corrections
Lexington, Oklahoma
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced employee performance by designing and delivering engaging training programs tailored to individual needs.
- Streamlined the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into their roles with comprehensive orientation sessions.
- Developed strong relationships with department managers to align training initiatives with business goals and priorities.
- Maintained accurate records of all completed trainings, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards.
Administrative Programs Officer I
Oklahoma Department of Corrections
Lexington, Oklahoma
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Prepares transfer orders, Prioritizes and Schedules Inmates from the County Jails into DOC custody, Completes reports that reconcile information with the Population office
- Maintains close communication with the Medical Unit to assess and ensure the completion of medical records
- Maintains communication with facility security staff regarding count, determining inmates placed in Segregation and Therapeutic Seclusion
- Works to develop a cooperative relationship with partners of the agency in the assessment and reception process while working closely as a team member and leader to solve problems within the unit.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Correctional Case Manager III
Oklahoma Department of Corrections
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
01.2017 - 08.2021
- Duties included Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Case Manager to assist with the COPE program and Work Release Case Manager at the Facility.
- Instructed adult education course to inmates which included SAMHSA Anger Management, Ideas for Better Communication, Unlock your thinking open your mind, Building social networks, associates for success, Common sense for HIV prevention and Sexual Health and Financial Literacy.
- Improved inmate behavior and adjustment through consistent monitoring, support, and guidance in a correctional setting.
- Responsible for back up Supervisory Responsibilities
- Coordinated applications for the Department of Public Safety in obtaining State Identification
- I also interface on a daily basis with the DOC Department of Education related to the offenders obtaining their GED and completing classes and courses to meet their educational needs
- Responsibilities also included assessing for treatment planning and goal setting in case management with the Inmates, completing documentation and reporting, Discharge planning and appropriate Resource referrals.
Child Welfare Supervisor
OKDHS Placement Hotline
Norman, Oklahoma
11.2015 - 02.2016
- Transferred to the OKDHS Placement Hotline as Child Welfare Supervisor until resignation.
- Provided guidance and supervision to staff members in the conduct of safety, risk, and needs assessments for children and families served.
Child Welfare Supervisor
McClain County
Purcell, Oklahoma
11.2013 - 11.2015
- Provided Supervision to Child Protection Unit of Child Welfare Specialists, completed supervisory reports to monitor and track data and complete statistical analysis, played a role in the Child Protection team with the District Attorney, Law Enforcement and others for a Multidisciplinary team approach to meeting client needs.
- Trained all assigned staff and employees under my supervision regarding OKDHS policy and procedure. Trained all assigned staff on daily operations as well as job duties.
- Improved child welfare outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices and providing ongoing staff training.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, case consultations, and sharing of resources.
Child Welfare Specialist III
Cleveland County Child Protective Services
Norman, Oklahoma
08.2008 - 11.2013
- Began building Supervisory skills and assigned most difficult investigations and assessments in order to utilize problem solving skills leadership skills and team building.
- Reduced risk factors for child abuse and neglect by providing timely interventions and supportive services to at-risk families.
- Managed complex caseloads effectively while adhering to strict timelines as mandated by federal regulations or state policies.
- Certified as and Mentored new Child Welfare Specialists through sharing knowledge and experience gained from years of practice, fostering a supportive team environment.
- Regularly provided community trainings with the Mary Abbott Children's House. I presented the OKDHS aspect of the multidisciplinary team and joint investigations with Law Enforcement. These trainings were provided to individual schools in the county as well as district administration and community service providers.
Child Welfare Special II
Cleveland County Child Protective Services
Norman, Oklahoma
09.2005 - 08.2008
- Responsibilities included Child Protection Services, Interviews, Home visits and Investigation completion regarding allegations of abuse and neglect
- Provided Service Plans, Resource referrals and ongoing Case management for clients.
- Enhanced family stability through the provision of targeted support services and resources.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Oklahoma Direct Practice Social Work Program
Norman, OK01.2005
Bachelor of Arts and Science Social Work -
University of Oklahoma School of Social Work
Norman, OK01.2003
Associates in Arts and Sciences
Oklahoma City Community College
OKC, OK05.2000
Norman High School
Norman, OK08.1994
Skills
- Outstanding communication skills
- Excellent leadership skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite programs
- Specialized Permanency
- Legal Training
- Diversity Training
- Engaging and Interviewing Children
- Planning for Successful Reunification
- OK Independent Living Program
- Medical Aspects of Child Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Child Death and Advanced Child Death
- Life Skills Seminar - Education Connection
- Level (3) Mentoring Certification
- Supervisor Academy and Completed Three areas of Supervisor Certification
- Packaging your communication skills
- Ethical Standards of Conduct
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- File and Record Maintenance
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Learning Strategies
- Mentorship
- Work Release Programs
- Emergency Protocol
- Tracking Protocols
- Institutional Policies
- Administration and Management
Timeline
Correctional Training Officer II
Oklahoma Department of Corrections
07.2023 - Current
Administrative Programs Officer I
Oklahoma Department of Corrections
08.2021 - 07.2023
Correctional Case Manager III
Oklahoma Department of Corrections
01.2017 - 08.2021
Child Welfare Supervisor
OKDHS Placement Hotline
11.2015 - 02.2016
Child Welfare Supervisor
McClain County
11.2013 - 11.2015
Child Welfare Specialist III
Cleveland County Child Protective Services
08.2008 - 11.2013
Child Welfare Special II
Cleveland County Child Protective Services
09.2005 - 08.2008
Master of Social Work -
University of Oklahoma Direct Practice Social Work Program
Bachelor of Arts and Science Social Work -
University of Oklahoma School of Social Work
Associates in Arts and Sciences
Oklahoma City Community College
Norman High School