Kristen Bewen
St Louis,MO
Summary
Experienced Foster Care Case Manager well-versed in overseeing high case load, maintaining records and supporting court processes. Well-organized and methodical with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Skilled in providing specific and knowledgeable care to each family. Compassionate, professional Foster Care Case Manager with experience in coordinating services for at-risk children and families. Strengths include conducting comprehensive assessments, developing personalized care plans, and advocating for children's rights. Demonstrated ability to build trust-based relationships with families and multidisciplinary teams resulting in improved outcomes for children in foster care system.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foster Care Case Manager
Epworth Children & Family Services
Webster, MO
06.2024 - Current
- Assessed and evaluated the needs of foster care families.
- Developed individualized service plans to meet the needs of each family.
- Coordinated with other agencies, such as court systems, schools, hospitals, and mental health providers, to ensure that families were receiving necessary services.
- Monitored the progress of foster care cases and reported any changes to supervisors.
- Provided crisis intervention for foster care families when needed.
- Conducted home visits to assess safety and well-being of children in foster homes.
- Facilitated meetings between birth parents, foster parents, social workers, and other professionals involved in the case.
- Participated in weekly team meetings with supervisors and other caseworkers to discuss ongoing cases and review best practices for client management.
Daycare Assistant Teacher
St. Philips ECC
St Louis, MO
07.2019 - 06.2024
- Assisted in developing and implementing age-appropriate activities for children to learn new skills.
- Monitored children's behavior, providing guidance and direction when necessary.
- Provided a safe, secure and nurturing environment for the children.
- Maintained daily records of attendance, activities, meals served and medications administered.
- Planned and organized activities to meet the physical, emotional and social needs of the children.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor playtime including setting up equipment and organizing games or crafts.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure that all safety protocols were followed at all times.
- Encouraged creative thinking through art projects, storytelling and music appreciation activities.
- Developed positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Missouri State Univeristy
Springfield, MO05-2024
Skills
- Services coordination
- Records Maintenance
- Motivational Interviewing
- Child Advocacy
- Court Testimony
- Family reunification
- Report Writing
- Case Planning
- Family Support
- Trauma experience
- Court Proceedings
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- Criminal Investigation Certificate
Timeline
Foster Care Case Manager
Epworth Children & Family Services
06.2024 - Current
Daycare Assistant Teacher
St. Philips ECC
07.2019 - 06.2024
- Criminal Investigation Certificate
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Missouri State Univeristy
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