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Kristen Stewart

Seneca Falls

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience as a Foster Care Caseworker at Glove House. Expert in case management and crisis intervention, successfully connecting youth with vital resources. Proven ability to advocate for clients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and support individual needs effectively.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Foster Care Caseworker

Glove House
Elmira
08.2020 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of all client interactions and updated case files regularly.
  • Supported foster youth in transitioning into adulthood by connecting them with employment opportunities or educational programs.
  • Monitored court hearings and provided reports on the progress of cases to agency directors.
  • Provided case management services to families and children in foster care, including conducting home visits.
  • Attended trainings related to best practices in social work and foster care caseworker roles.
  • Developed service plans for families to ensure the safety of their children, while also addressing family needs.
  • Educated clients about their rights within the foster care system and how it works.
  • Coordinated medical appointments for clients and ensured that they had access to appropriate healthcare services.
  • Collaborated with school personnel and other community agencies to provide resources and support to families.
  • Facilitated meetings between biological parents and foster parents as needed.
  • Interviewed client, parents, foster parents, school officials and other related parties to fully understand child's individual needs.
  • Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
  • Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.

Domestic Violence Advocate

Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes
Geneva
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Advised victims on obtaining restraining orders against perpetrators of abuse.
  • Educated community members on the dynamics of domestic violence, available resources, and legal rights of victims.
  • Provided advocacy services for victims during hospital stays or court proceedings.
  • Served as a liaison between social service agencies and the courts when needed.
  • Maintained contact with clients through telephone calls or home visits to provide support.
  • Assisted survivors in accessing housing, financial assistance, medical care, mental health services, childcare services, job training programs.
  • Offered referrals to appropriate community resources based on individual needs.
  • Maintained detailed records regarding client progress and treatment plans using an electronic database system.
  • Provided crisis intervention and counseling to individuals, couples, and families in domestic violence situations.
  • Provided court accompaniment for victims who had to testify in criminal trials related to their experiences with domestic abuse.
  • Assisted survivors with filing police reports or other legal documents as necessary.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss various aspects of individual cases.

Typist

Seneca County Community Counseling
Waterloo
10.2017 - 11.2019
  • Organized files according to established procedures.
  • Answered telephone inquiries in a professional manner.
  • Created spreadsheets to record data as directed by supervisor.
  • Retrieved information from files when requested by staff members or customers.
  • Performed data entry duties efficiently while maintaining confidentiality of information.
  • Greeted visitors professionally upon arrival at reception area.
  • Entered data into computer systems accurately and quickly.
  • Provided administrative support to departments within the organization.
  • Operated a variety of office machines such as computers, copiers, scanners and faxes.
  • Identified areas where processes could be improved upon and implemented changes accordingly.
  • Filed completed documents on computer hard drive or disk for storage purposes.
  • Complied with security policies and kept information confidential.
  • Set up formulas in spreadsheets to compute calculations.
  • Prepared and sent reports and correspondence for appropriate clients and parties.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Skills

  • Case management
  • Crisis intervention
  • Client advocacy
  • Effective communication
  • Individualized service planning
  • Problem solving
  • Child advocacy
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Needs assessment
  • Mental health support

Affiliations

  • Social Justice Comity member at Seneca Falls United Methodist Church

Certification

  • Safe Zone trainer

Timeline

Foster Care Caseworker

Glove House
08.2020 - Current

Domestic Violence Advocate

Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes
08.2019 - 03.2020

Typist

Seneca County Community Counseling
10.2017 - 11.2019

Master of Science - Social Work

University At Buffalo

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