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Kimberly Love

Austin,TX

Summary

Motivated and passionate LMSW with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Has strong knowledge of community resources and understands process for community referrals. Experienced in conducting psychosocial assessments to assess client needs and employs various modalities to foster change and increase housing retention.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Resident Services Program Manager

Foundation Communities
06.2022 - Current
  • Works collaboratively with agency staff and community partners, such as Integral Care and Caritas, to assess resident psychosocial needs and establish treatment plans.
  • Utilizes Motivational Interviewing (MI) to identify ambivalence and barriers to change, leading to the creation and actualizing of SMART goals.
  • Conducts Q-LES-Q SF and CD-RISC assessments and utilizes results to provide appropriate community referrals.
  • Provides both client-centered and trauma-informed case management to 20+ individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Uses extensive knowledge of community resources to assist clients in obtaining employment, physical and mental healthcare, and substance abuse treatment.

Resident Services Coordinator

Foundation Communities
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Established and maintained multiple programming groups, including a gardening and walking club, geared towards building community and improving overall wellbeing.
  • Supervised site food distribution to ensure operations were in compliance with Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) operations.
  • Utilized crisis intervention skills, include the SAMA technique, to address disputes and disagreements amongst residents.

Outreach and Engagement Specialist

Integral Care
01.2021 - 10.2021
  • Conducted regular diagnostic evaluations to assess strengths, preferences, functional impairments and co-occurring disorder(s) to ensure effective and client-centered services.
  • Proficiently and timely documented using homelessness and electronic health record databases including HMIS, myAvatar NX, and Arcgis.
  • Provided ongoing support by weekly case managing 30+ diverse individuals experiencing homelessness, assisting with defining goals, and facilitating desired life outcomes.

Education

Master of Arts - Social Work

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
12.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
08.2019

Timeline

Resident Services Program Manager

Foundation Communities
06.2022 - Current

Resident Services Coordinator

Foundation Communities
10.2021 - 05.2022

Outreach and Engagement Specialist

Integral Care
01.2021 - 10.2021

Master of Arts - Social Work

Texas State University

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Texas State University

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