Kira Olson
Walnut Creek,CA
Summary
Experienced social worker seeking career move into human resources, bringing highly useful skills in case management, assessment, training, and building relationships. Committed to understanding and adhering to relevant laws and regulations in the profession.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Adoption Caseworker
Adoption Connection
04.2022 - Current
- Complete home study and post-placement assessments for domestic adoption
- Case manage adoptive parents and birthmothers in process with ongoing communication and education
- Plan and instruct adoptive parent training seminars.
- Established trusting relationships with clients, fostering open communication and rapport building.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and enhance skills as a practitioner.
Contract Social Worker
Adopt International
05.2021 - Current
- Conduct home studies and post-placement services for domestic and international adoptions.
Substitute Teacher
AUHSD, SRVUSD
03.2021 - Current
- Substitute teacher for various grades and subjects from elementary to high school.
Real Estate Transaction Coordinator and Assistant
Colombana Real Estate Group
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Oversaw administrative matters related to real estate transactions, coordinated inspections, communicated with clients during home selling and buying process
- Onboarded software to record and track real estate process and deadlines.
Adoption Specialist and Contract Social Worker
Texas Adoption Center
03.2017 - 01.2020
- Worked closely with birth mothers throughout adoption process, from educating and counseling, accompanying at appointments and hospital birth through placement
- Conducted home studies and post-placement assessments
Adoption Coordinator, Social Worker
Adoptions From The Heart
04.2001 - 11.2003
- Prepared families for adoption in individual and group settings, including counseling, presenting information meetings and facilitating parenting workshops/seminars
- Conducted home study assessments, post placement visits, prepared reports
- Coordinated Vietnam and Kazakhstan programs – oversaw program development, corresponded with program facilitators, disseminated information to clients and staff, ensured all requirements were met for families to legally adopt internationally.
Adoption Coordinator, Social Worker
Welcome House Adoptions Program Of PSBI
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Performed same adoption duties as listed with Adoptions from the Heart
- Coordinated China, Philippines and Thailand adoption programs.
Child Welfare Worker
Utah State Division of Child and Family Services (Provo, UT)
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Case managed families in at-risk program.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT12.1997
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Ricks College
Rexburg, ID04.1994
Skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Assessment skills
- Behavioral observation
- Interviewing (in-person, videoconference)
- Training and mentoring
- Conflict Resolution
- Client Advocacy
- Case Management
- Ethical Practice
- Professional boundaries
- Project Management
Timeline
Adoption Caseworker
Adoption Connection
04.2022 - Current
Real Estate Transaction Coordinator and Assistant
Colombana Real Estate Group
03.2022 - 12.2022
Contract Social Worker
Adopt International
05.2021 - Current
Substitute Teacher
AUHSD, SRVUSD
03.2021 - Current
Adoption Specialist and Contract Social Worker
Texas Adoption Center
03.2017 - 01.2020
Adoption Coordinator, Social Worker
Adoptions From The Heart
04.2001 - 11.2003
Adoption Coordinator, Social Worker
Welcome House Adoptions Program Of PSBI
01.1999 - 01.2001
Child Welfare Worker
Utah State Division of Child and Family Services (Provo, UT)
01.1997 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Brigham Young University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Ricks College