Kristine Maes
Wichita,KS
Summary
Dependable professional with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Permanency Supervisor
TFI Family Services
Wellington, KS
05.2023 - Current
- Monitored caseworker performance, including providing feedback on practice issues.
- Conducted regular meetings with caseworkers to discuss child welfare cases and provide technical assistance.
- Coordinated with community partners to ensure access to appropriate resources for families involved with the agency.
- Assisted in the recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of child welfare staff.
- Ensured compliance with state laws and regulations governing child welfare services.
Adoption Resource Coordinator
Saint Francis Ministries
Wichita, KS
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided advocacy services to families considering adoption, including providing resources and support.
- Identified potential placements for children who are waiting for an adoptive family.
- Organized meetings with adoptive parents prior to finalizing an adoption agreement.
Adoption Case Manager
Saint Francis Ministries
Newton, KS
04.2020 - 02.2022
- Conducted home visits to assess the safety of living environments for clients.
- Attended court hearings as a representative of the organization.
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
Family Preservation Case Manager
Saint Francis Ministries
Newton, KS
12.2018 - 04.2020
- Assisted clients in developing service plans and goals, providing resources, referrals and support services.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05-2024
Master of Science - Human Services
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN01-2018
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN01-2018
Skills
- Staff management
- Conflict resolution
- Processes and procedures
- Performance management
- Decision-making
- Risk management
- Attention to detail
- Documentation and reporting
- Team building
- Project planning
Timeline
Permanency Supervisor
TFI Family Services
05.2023 - Current
Adoption Resource Coordinator
Saint Francis Ministries
02.2022 - 05.2023
Adoption Case Manager
Saint Francis Ministries
04.2020 - 02.2022
Family Preservation Case Manager
Saint Francis Ministries
12.2018 - 04.2020
Master of Science - Social Work
Wichita State University
Master of Science - Human Services
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Walden University
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