Kimberly Scruggs
Supply,USA
Summary
Recruiter for children in the foster care system. Recruiter will try to locate family and/or community supports to aid in achieving legal performance. The skills that were learned/utilized by working as an adoption social worker and a foster care social worker have aided in the job of recruiter. Many of the same skills are used such advocating for children, working and communicating with families, and professionals. Being able to complete on-going case documentation, write assessments, and recruitment plans. For many years, an Adoption Social Worker dedicated to finding healthy Adoptive homes for children. Committed to meeting the individual needs of children and foster parents. Provide support, education and legal assistance. Helpful and accommodating professional possessing strong sense of compassion and patience. Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for the best interests of clients. Expertise in Child Welfare (Foster Care and Adoptions). Respectful and compassionate professional offering almost 32 years of service to the community, families, and children.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Focused Recruiter
Children's Home Society of North Carolina
Wilmington, NC
02.2023 - 08.2025
- The Child Focused Recruiter serves youth who are in the foster care system and at risk for long term foster care and aging out of care without supports or permanence.
- The goal is to achieve legal permanence for children by exploring their family and community network.
- Conduct various methods of diligent search such as interviews with DSS staff and children, case record reviews, and searches through the internet.
- Maintain relationships with the children's team members such as social workers, GAL's, therapists, etc.
- Contact identified resources through letters, calls, emails, visits, etc. These attempts help to obtain information and to determine if any of these people would be a support to the youth.
- To build a relationship with the children through visits, the 3 5 7 model approach and child prep activities.
- To maintain ongoing case documentation, quarterly assessments, and recruitment plans.
- To advocate for the youth and what their wishes/desires are.
Adoption Social Worker
Randolph County Department Of Social Service
Asheboro, NC
09.2001 - 03.2023
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
- Arranged medical and psychiatric tests to identify difficulties and indicate potential remedial approaches.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Completed court reports, pre-placement assessments and adoption paperwork.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
Foster Care Social Worker
Randolph County DSS
Asheboro, NC
08.1995 - 09.2001
- Conducted home, school and community visits to assigned clients to assess client's level of care and provide guidance towards meeting treatment goals.
- Assisted families in developing problem-solving and coping skills by providing counseling and referring to appropriate community agencies.
- Provided transportation for children and parents to and from visits and court.
- Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
Jobs Social Worker
Randolph County DSS
Asheboro, NC
07.1992 - 08.1995
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
Eligibility Specialist
Randolph County DSS
Asheboro, NC
07.1991 - 07.1992
- Resolved discrepancies with client applications to verify eligibility.
- Communicated with people from various cultures and backgrounds on application process.
- Processed and certified documents for accuracy and compliance with government regulations.
- Followed guidelines when reviewing applicant data to determine eligibility for economic assistance.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Certified to teach Elementary Education K-6
Appalachian State University
Skills
- Confidential Case Documentation
- Social Perceptiveness
- Interviewing Individuals
- Child Welfare and Adoption knowledge
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Mandatory Reporting Procedures
- Attention to Detail
- Court Hearings and preparing court reports
- Home Evaluations
- Agency Collaboration
- Home Visits
- Independent Judgment
- Information Verification
- Referrals and Networking
- Youth Engagement
- Family Needs Assessments
- Therapist Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Cultural Competency
- Completing legal documents for adoptions
- Extensive work with attorneys in finalizing adoptions
Timeline
Child Focused Recruiter
Children's Home Society of North Carolina
02.2023 - 08.2025
Adoption Social Worker
Randolph County Department Of Social Service
09.2001 - 03.2023
Foster Care Social Worker
Randolph County DSS
08.1995 - 09.2001
Jobs Social Worker
Randolph County DSS
07.1992 - 08.1995
Eligibility Specialist
Randolph County DSS
07.1991 - 07.1992
Bachelor Of Science - Certified to teach Elementary Education K-6
Appalachian State University