Kindra Smith
Decatur,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Welfare Specialist
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
06.2018 - Current
- Developed and reviewed service plans in consultation with clients and performed follow-ups assessing quantity and quality of services provided.
- Interviewed clients individually, in families, or in groups, assessing situations, capabilities and problems to determine service required to meet needs
Child Protection Investigator
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Receive and investigates reports of physical and sexual abuse and neglect and assess immediate safety and risk factors of involved children.
- Makes recommendation about investigative findings; implements short-term services, including concrete services directly or through family advocate.
Foster Care Case Manager
Webster Cantrell Hall (Youth Advocacy)
07.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided direct service and support to individuals and clients, such as handling referral for child advocacy issues, conducting needs evaluation and resolving complaints
- Strengthened child-parent relationships through facilitating supervised visitations and providing support during reunification processes.
Macon County Teen Health Director
Webster Cantrell Hall (Youth Advocacy)
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Develop an operational plan which incorporated goals, objectives and the mission statement that work towards the direction of the program
- Work with funders to prepare a comprehensive budget annually and administrate the funds of the organization.
Education
Master Of Arts (M.A.) In Human Services -
University Of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, IL05.2013
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) In Human Services -
Millikin University
Decatur, IL05.2003
Affiliations
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Timeline
Child Welfare Specialist
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
06.2018 - Current
Child Protection Investigator
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
01.2017 - 06.2018
Foster Care Case Manager
Webster Cantrell Hall (Youth Advocacy)
07.2016 - 01.2017
Macon County Teen Health Director
Webster Cantrell Hall (Youth Advocacy)
08.2015 - 07.2016
Master Of Arts (M.A.) In Human Services -
University Of Illinois Springfield
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) In Human Services -
Millikin University
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