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Kirstin R. Cavanaugh

DEVILS LAKE,ND

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Prevention & SAAF Kids Coordinator/Tribal Liaison

Safe Alternatives For Abused Families
Devils Lake , North Dakota
03.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced training processes for both clients and departments to increase overall functionality.
  • Identified company resources, determined client risk factors and promoted solutions to establish solid client base.
  • Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
  • Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs.
  • Referred families to shelters, legal resources and educational programs.
  • Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
  • Worked with senior case managers to coordinate team development activities and trainings.
  • Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocated for client needs and resolved roadblocks.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Supported victims, family members and witnesses through law enforcement, healthcare, and social services.
  • Constructed referral list of agencies and community resources for victims' to provide aftercare services.
  • Provided comprehensive assessment, goal setting, and service plans.
  • Accompanied clients to court to clarify processes and procedures.
  • Liaised with members of justice system on behalf of client.
  • Attended interagency meetings and networked to create community partnerships.
  • Developed safety plans to meet victims' assessment of need.
  • Coordinated individual and group counseling to meet victim service standards.
  • Established treatment plans with short- and long-term goals.
  • Collected statistical data and updated documentation to maintain client records.
  • Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques and other assessment methods.
  • Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
  • Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
  • Spearheaded awareness through public speaking to community and business groups.
  • Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
  • Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
  • Helped clients obtain outside specialist services by coordinating referrals and advising on options.
  • Performed research on effectiveness of interventions and proposed changes to intervention structures based on evaluation outcomes.
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
  • Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.

Alcohol & Other Drug Prevention Coordinator

Spirit Lake Tribe
Fort Totten, North Dakota
11.2018 - 02.2022
  • Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Worked with all Tribal and county population to understand needs and provide excellent service.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
  • Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
  • Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Juvenile Intake Officer

Spirit Lake Tribal Court
Fort Totten, North Dakota
12.2018 - 09.2019
  • Developed professional relationships with offenders through home, school, detention and community visits
  • Assessed client needs based on individual issues, in addition to social and restorative justice best practices
  • Organized and contributed to interventions with clients and service personnel
  • Recommended probation conditions to court, including drug treatment, vocational rehabilitation and mental health programs
  • Monitored interactions of youth offenders with associates and friends
  • Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by preparing offender reports for corrective action planning
  • Managed full-cycle case loads, including pretrial, pre-sentence and client supervision
  • Supported case resolution to foster protection of juvenile individuals, while working in collaboration with law enforcement, child welfare organizations and district attorneys
  • Networked with community organizations, school officials and law enforcement to drive department mission and values
  • Prepared various behavior and incident reports
  • Assisted offenders in enrolling in treatment, counseling or community service programs
  • Assisted probationers with resolving housing, employment and social services problems

Outreach Coordinator

Candeska Cikana Community College
Fort Totten, ND
12.2017 - 10.2018
  • Spoke with community organizations to boost outreach and highlight programs successes
  • Developed and deepened partnerships with related organizations to enhance success by eliminating duplication for graduate rates
  • Organized individual referrals to obtain community service, including advocating for needs and resolving roadblocks
  • Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs
  • Referred families to shelters, legal resources and educational programs
  • Worked with senior case managers to coordinate team development activities and trainings
  • Prepared documents, such as contracts, statements of work, budgets, non-disclosure agreements and appendices
  • Led multidisciplinary, continuous quality improvement program to improve student success outcomes

Guardian Ad Litem

Youth Works
Bismarck, North Dakota
03.2016 - 08.2017

 *Advocate for minor children ages 0-17 years of age that are found to be deprived.
 *Report writing for judges on children's whereabouts and parents/guardians/foster parents insights on minor children's.
 *Traveling to and from counties to monitor and keep the safety for minor children's at best possible way for the children's. Attend all court hearings and meetings and including meetings with CPS or mental health.

*Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.

  • Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, delivering mail, sorting mail, office cleaning and bookkeeping
  • Identified service gaps and located needed resources for individuals, including housing, work placement and other support

Direct Support Professional

The Mentor Network
Devils Lake , North Dakota
08.2013 - 04.2016
  • Assisted patients with adjusting to hospital procedures and helped each thrive in highly structured settings
  • Consulted with different healthcare disciplines to offer important mental health support to 3 patients
  • Promoted health and wellness in psychiatric patients by providing caring emotional support and encouragement
  • Minimized injuries to staff or patients by offering important support or restraint to control patient movements
  • Enhanced successful patient outcomes by helping each participate in recreational activities alone or in groups
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
  • Transported individuals to medical appointments and other errands
  • Administered medication as directed by physician
  • Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes to keep healthcare team updated

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Minor in Criminal Justice

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
05.2020

Associate of Arts -

Lake Region State College
Devils Lake, ND
05.2014

Skills

  • Team leadership and collaboration
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Internal communications
  • Filing and data archiving
  • Legal administrative support
  • Customer and client relations
  • Office management
  • Financial Operations Oversight
  • Client Management

Timeline

Prevention & SAAF Kids Coordinator/Tribal Liaison

Safe Alternatives For Abused Families
03.2022 - Current

Juvenile Intake Officer

Spirit Lake Tribal Court
12.2018 - 09.2019

Alcohol & Other Drug Prevention Coordinator

Spirit Lake Tribe
11.2018 - 02.2022

Outreach Coordinator

Candeska Cikana Community College
12.2017 - 10.2018

Guardian Ad Litem

Youth Works
03.2016 - 08.2017

Direct Support Professional

The Mentor Network
08.2013 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Minor in Criminal Justice

University of North Dakota

Associate of Arts -

Lake Region State College