Kita Middleton
Herdon,KY
Summary
Resourceful case manager skilled in child welfare policies and family assessments. Known for collaboration with community partners and delivering comprehensive support to families, resulting in improved child safety and well-being.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruitment and Certification SSWI
DCBS
Georgetown, KY
01.2024 - Current
- Investigate allegations of child abuse, neglect, or dependency.
- Meet with family members to determine the merits of a report of child neglect or abuse.
- Meet with other interested parties, such as school and medical staff, in order to gather additional information.
- Complete detailed assessments based on the facts obtained during home visits and meetings with interested parties.
- Work with families to create a case plan for addressing and correcting issues within the household.
- Make referrals to outside community resources to assist the family in overcoming identified barriers, to keep children safe in a permanent home, and to promote their well-being.
- Enter case information into the computer.
- Complete court reports as needed.
- Provide testimony during administrative and judicial hearings.
- Work closely with community partners, such as law enforcement, school systems, counselors, and shelters.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Provided excellent service and attention to clients, whether face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Identified the needs of clients promptly and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
School Bus Driver
Scott County Schools Board of Education
Georgetown, KY
11.2011 - 06.2024
- Transported students safely to and from school daily.
- Conducted pre-trip vehicle inspections for safety compliance.
- Assisted students with boarding and exiting the bus securely.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding schedule changes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bus interior.
- Managed student behavior to ensure a respectful environment.
- Collaborated with school staff to coordinate transportation needs.
- Reported maintenance issues promptly to ensure vehicle reliability.
- Transported students to school in a timely manner while keeping assigned route schedule.
- Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
- Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
- Transported students and teachers on school activity trips while exercising responsible leadership.
- Monitored student behavior on the bus and enforced rules consistently.
- Followed all safety protocols when transporting students with special needs or disabilities.
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions regularly for professional development purposes.
- Followed schedules and routes to maintain timely arrivals and departures.
- Developed positive relationships with students through friendly interactions.
- Maintained order and discipline on bus to prevent accidents or injuries.
- Complied with district policies and procedures concerning student discipline.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by taking appropriate actions.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate records of attendance, mileage, and other data related to routes.
- Tallied student count, mileage and fuel usage reports, forwarding to immediate supervisor for documentation purposes.
- Assisted passengers in evacuation of bus in case of emergency.
- I attended 10 hours of driver training every year.
- Attended advanced medical training that included how to administer an EpiPen, Diastat, and Glucagon.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Kentucky
Lexington12-2023
Skills
- Case management
- Child welfare policies
- Family assessment
- Community resource referral
- Court report writing
- Student transportation safety
- Behavior management
- Route planning
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Dependable and responsible
- Research
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Data entry
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Excellent communication
- Team building
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
- Calm under pressure
- Conflict resolution
- TWIST Software Proficiency
- Planning
- Analytical thinking
- Microsoft office
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Recruitment and Certification SSWI
DCBS
01.2024 - Current
School Bus Driver
Scott County Schools Board of Education
11.2011 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Kentucky