Kirsten Leouses
Chesterton,IN
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills in seek of maintaining a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Shelter Coordinator
The Caring Place
07.2023 - Current
- Provided leadership, guidance, and support to staff members.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with the public.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff.
- Analyzed trends and data to inform decision-making and program development.
- Managed scheduling, hiring, and firing
- Performed Crisis intervention
Porter County Legal Advocate and Case Manager
The Caring Place, Inc.
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Accompanied Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault to related court hearings
- Assisted clients in obtaining Orders of Protection
- Made referrals and completed applications for The Attorney General Office: Address Confidentiality Program
- Made referrals and completed applications to The Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence for pro-bono attorney services
- Assisted with 24-hour crisis hotline calls
- Conducted services and case management over the phone, computer, and in-person
- Worked with in-shelter and community clients directly on safety plans, case plans, and providing referrals and resources
- Provided support, advocacy, and education to survivors while navigating through the criminal system.
Paraprofessional
Special Education Learning Facility Division SELF School
11.2017 - 03.2021
- Worked with students individually and in small groups to help reinforce learning objectives
- Monitored student behavior to keep the environment learning focused
- Assisted certified staff in devising strategies for reinforcing learning materials and developing student skills
- Taught students about positive social behaviors and skills for building relationships with others
- Offered extra assistance to students with disabilities
- Performed Crisis intervention.
Intern
Westville Correctional Facility
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked on special projects, taking the lead on important projects- such as creating an independent Life Skills Class
- Facilitated Life Skills Class
- Care Planning while incarcerated and for after release.
Intern
Chesterton Manor Nursing Home
08.2019 - 05.2019
- Communicated regularly with clients to understand and meet their needs
- Completed BIMs Assessments (memory and personality assessments) with clients
- Created weekly food menus based on clients' nutritional needs
- Performed Crisis intervention.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work -
Purdue University Northwest
Westville, IN12.2020
Core 40 Diploma -
Chesterton High School
Chesterton, IN05.2015
Skills
- Trained in administering Naloxone (Narcan)
- Critical Thinking
- Punctual and Dependable
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Interpersonal Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Performance Improvement
Languages
Studied American Sign Language for 2 years
Timeline
Shelter Coordinator
The Caring Place
07.2023 - Current
Porter County Legal Advocate and Case Manager
The Caring Place, Inc.
03.2021 - 07.2023
Intern
Westville Correctional Facility
08.2019 - 03.2020
Intern
Chesterton Manor Nursing Home
08.2019 - 05.2019
Paraprofessional
Special Education Learning Facility Division SELF School
11.2017 - 03.2021
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work -
Purdue University Northwest
Core 40 Diploma -
Chesterton High School
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