KRISTINA NOFSINGER
Lincoln City,USA
Summary
Offering passion for social justice and commitment to learning and growing in this environment. Brings understanding of social equity principles and proficiency in research and advocacy techniques. Ready to use and develop communication and analytical skills in the Civil Rights Specialist role.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Winter Shelter Lead
Lincoln County Health and Human Services
10.2024 - Current
- Oversee nightly operations of shelter, including staff supervision and scheduling
- Act as primary point of contact for staff, volunteers, and guests providing guidance and support while fostering a positive and inclusive environment
- Engage with shelter guests in a compassionate and empathetic manner, ensuring their dignity and respect is upheld at all times
- Monitor the shelter environment to maintain safety and adherence to policies and procedures, while addressing any conflicts or issues within the shelter utilizing de-escalation techniques
- Prepared comprehensive reports for management review, providing valuable insights into department performance metrics.
Specialized Foster Parent
TFI family connections
09.2009 - 03.2023
- Provided social, emotional, and educational stability to foster children exposed to abuse, neglect, or trauma
- Worked with foster care system and caseworkers to provide crisis intervention and prevention
- Worked with caseworkers, therapists, and school system to develop, modify, and implement appropriate IEP provisions
- Documented observations and child's appointments and activities and reported to caseworker
- Supported families dealing with mental health issues, substance abuse and social adjustment
- Coordinated with therapists, educators, and other professionals to ensure all aspects of each child''s needs were met.
Ministry Leader- foster care
Bartlesville First Baptist
05.2016 - 06.2019
- Delivered messages to congregation on child welfare topics
- Planned, implemented, and ran foster care closet for the community of Bartlesville
- Coordinated and directed community VBS each year which served approximately 80 people a day while mentoring teachers, handling technical support, and maintaining child safety
Education
Master of Public Administration (MPA) - Law and Policy
04.2026
Specializing in Law and Policy.
4.0 GPA
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - psychology, child and adolescent development, forensics
12.2019
GPA: summa cum laude
Skills
- Family support
- Cultural awareness
- Problem solving
- Program development
- Self-starter
- Community outreach
- Critical thinking
- Leadership qualities
- Analytical mindset
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- De-escalation Training, 10/01/24
- Mental Health First Aid, 10/01/24
- Affiliate Trainer, Trauma Free World, 03/01/23
- Enhanced Foster Care Training, 02/01/23
- Supporting Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Illness, 02/01/23
- Impact of Generational and Racial Trauma on Attachment and Security, 05/01/21
Timeline
Winter Shelter Lead - Lincoln County Health and Human Services
10.2024 - Current
Ministry Leader- foster care - Bartlesville First Baptist
05.2016 - 06.2019
Specialized Foster Parent - TFI family connections
09.2009 - 03.2023
Walden University - Master of Public Administration (MPA), Law and Policy
Southern New Hampshire university - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), psychology, child and adolescent development, forensics
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