Kimberly Lewis
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Offering comprehensive background in social services as well as strong interpersonal, organizational and computer skills. Builds client rapport and assesses needs to provide appropriate resources.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Welfare Specialist (CPS Ongoing)
DHHS State Of Michigan
02.2022 - Current
- Implement research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Maintain detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet deadlines.
- Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
- Gathered information from people in community, family members and agencies about conduct of perpetrators.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
- Served as court liaison by attending court hearings and presenting reports and recommendations.
- Performed routine home inspections and drug tests for offenders.
Child Welfare Specialist (CPS Foster Care)
DHHS State Of Michigan
04.2019 - 02.2022
- Supervised caseloads of a variety of people that range from drug offenders, sex offenders and people with mental health needs.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Facilitated groups to address specific needs such as grief , loss, anger management and social skills.
- Monitored perpetrators progression of court ordered services such as mental health, domestic violence and substance use services.
- Administered drug screens and discussed the results of the screens with the perpetrator prior to court proceedings.
- Compiled Parent Agency Treatment Plans, Court Reports, Drug Screens and completed accurate updates to present to Family Court.
Assistant Store Manager
Walgreens
02.2006 - 04.2019
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel for new organization.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
Executive Assistant Manger
Walgreens
10.2001 - 02.2006
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Created training materials and educated staff regarding company policies
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings,and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice With A Minor in Sociology
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05.2001
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking abilities
- Investigating and Interviewing skills
- Critical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Writing Skills
- Ability to work with a diverse population from all backgrounds
Additional Information
- Services Care Team Member (2022- Current)
- Emerging Leader (2022- Current)
- Diversity Equity Inclusion Committee (2022- Current)
- Audit and Corrective Action Plan Committee (2021)
- Christmas Planning Committee (2019)
Timeline
Child Welfare Specialist (CPS Ongoing)
DHHS State Of Michigan
02.2022 - Current
Child Welfare Specialist (CPS Foster Care)
DHHS State Of Michigan
04.2019 - 02.2022
Assistant Store Manager
Walgreens
02.2006 - 04.2019
Executive Assistant Manger
Walgreens
10.2001 - 02.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice With A Minor in Sociology
Southern Illinois University Carbondale