Kristen Halloran
Independence,ky
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Service Clinician
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Covington , KY
2023.05 - Current
- Coordinated referrals for additional services such as housing assistance or job placement programs.
- Engaged in outreach activities in order to build relationships within the community.
- Identified potential risks that could affect a client's well-being or safety.
- Created referrals for additional services such as housing, legal assistance.
- Consulted with community agencies regarding resources available to clients.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data.
Housing Specialist
Campbell County Fiscal Court
Newport , KY
2016.07 - 2023.05
- Facilitated communication between landlords, tenants, social service providers, government agencies, legal representatives.
- Conducted assessments to determine eligibility for rental assistance programs.
- Served as a liaison between governmental agencies and other stakeholders involved in providing safe and affordable housing solutions.
- Participated in community meetings to discuss housing issues.
- Provided training sessions on topics such as fair housing laws, tenant rights and responsibilities.
- Verified assets and income for applicants.
- Trained new staff and volunteers on housing policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Prepared correspondence, forms, and presentations as needed.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from residents regarding their rights under applicable laws.
- Inspected properties to ensure they meet safety standards prior to tenant occupancy.
- Monitored compliance with applicable regulations and laws governing housing programs.
- Investigated complaints regarding substandard living conditions or landlord and tenant disputes.
- Maintained accurate records, files, and reports of program activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY2005-05
Skills
- Client Needs Assessments
- Effective customer communication
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office products
- Written and verbal communication
- Community Outreach
- Research and facts collecting
- Interviewing skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Social Service Clinician
Commonwealth of Kentucky
2023.05 - Current
Housing Specialist
Campbell County Fiscal Court
2016.07 - 2023.05
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Louisville
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