Krizia Kaminski
Lyndhurst,NJ
Summary
Care Manger with experience in providing empathetic and effective assistance to families. Strong focus on fostering team collaboration and achieving meaningful results. Skilled in case management, conflict resolution, and counseling. Reliable and adaptable, known for addressing changing needs efficiently.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Manager
Partnership for Children of Essex County
04.2024 - Current
- Acts as a mandated reporter for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the youth
- Work collaboratively with youth and family to identify current strengths, needs, and goals
- Work with youth who may have behavioral/emotional challenges, substance abuse issues or developmental disabilities
- Whenever possible, strive to help the youth maintain stability within the community by correlating with the youth and guardian a plan that wraps the appropriate services and supports around them and then monitoring the effectiveness of the plan
- Depending on the identified needs and goals of the youth, the team will help coordinate and maintain the services/supports including therapy, mentors, tutors, community programs, recreational activities, etc
- Act as the point of contact for all partners involved in the CFT – the school system, DCP&P (formerly DYFS), the justice system, therapists, etc
- To ensure consistent communication and understanding of the individualized care plan
- Ensure that informal/community supports stay in place to assist the youth and family long after care management is no longer needed
- Educated clients and families on community resources, treatment options and health care services to better manage conditions.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary by assessing risk levels promptly addressing safety concerns collaboratively with the treatment team.
- Managed complex caseloads, ensuring timely assessment, intervention, and documentation for optimal care outcomes.
- Communicated with healthcare providers to facilitate continuity of care.
Family Support Specialist
Greater Bergen Community Action HeadStart
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Learns and adheres to the philosophy and mandates of Head Start and Early Head Start as outlined in the Performance Standards, licensing requirements, and the Policies and Procedures of Greater Bergen Community Action
- Understands how children develop and learn in a variety of school, family and community contexts and provides opportunities that support their intellectual, social, emotional and physical development
- Responsible for setting up and maintaining children’s files
- Enters and updates relevant social service information in the data management system
- Responsible for facilitating parent involvement in the center
- Connects parents to community referrals as needed
- Conducts home visits, maintains communication with families and completes all corresponding documentation
- Generates monthly social service reports
- Assists with recruitment, community outreach and is responsible program option transitions
- Ensures that transfer and withdrawal documentation is maintained and shared with all component areas
- Collaborates with program staff to facilitate parent groups
- Attends pre-service, in-service and all staff meetings as well as any other additional meetings deemed appropriate and necessary by supervisor and/or any other member of administrative team
- Takes daily attendance and compiles Monthly Attendance Report and USDA Report
- Contacts family within 1 hour if a child is absent without notification
- Conducts well checks when child is absent without any parent/guardian notification and ensures family status when a child is absent three (3) or more consecutive days
- Updates emergency cards: contacts the family when the child is sick and notifies nurse of all outcomes
- Completes all family partnership agreements in a manner
- Keeps track of parent volunteer reports
- Shares information with parent/guardian and plans, as a team, strategies for meeting the individual needs of each child
- Shares information as needed with education staff concerning individual needs and/or concerns regarding each child
- Establishes and maintains a harmonious relationship with fellow staff and parents
- Responsible for the overall safety of each child in the GBCA HS/EHS program
- Provides office and/or phone coverage and assist with classroom coverage as needed
- Assumes and performs any other duties as assigned
Care Manager
Bergen’s Promise
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Acts as a mandated reporter for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the youth
- Work collaboratively with youth and family to identify current strengths, needs, and goals
- Help develop a Child and Family Team (CFT) that will work with and support the family while they work on their challenges and goals
- Work with youth who may have behavioral/emotional challenges, substance abuse issues or developmental disabilities
- Whenever possible, strive to help the youth maintain stability within the community by cocreating with the youth and guardian a plan that wraps the appropriate services and supports around them and then monitoring the effectiveness of the plan
- Depending on the identified needs and goals, the Care Manager will help coordinate and maintain the services/supports including therapy, mentors, tutors, community programs, recreational activities, etc
- Act as the point of contact for all partners involved in the CFT – the school system, DCP&P (formerly DYFS), the justice system, therapists, etc
- To ensure consistent communication and understanding of the individualized care plan
- Ensure that informal/community supports stay in place to assist the youth and family long after care management is no longer needed
Teacher Assistant
New Bridges High School
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Acts as a mandated reporter for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the students
- Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and meeting IEP goals
- Assists students (e.g., transitioning from class to class, going to restroom, lunch, recess, and other activities)
- Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions
- Communicates with supervising instructional staff, and a variety of health care professionals, and professional support personnel for the purpose of communicating progress or implementing IEP objectives
- Escorts students (e.g., bathroom, classroom, community) for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and safe arrival to and/or from a destination
- Following Students BIP plans, taking data on behaviors
- Running learning programs on ACEDATA
- Taking students into the community for work
One on One Paraprofessional
Spruce Street School
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Acts as a mandated reporter for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the students
- Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and meeting IEP goals
- Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc
- For the purpose of supporting student needs in the classroom
- Assists students (e.g., transitioning from class to class, going to restroom, lunch, recess, and other activities)
- Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions
- Communicates with supervising instructional staff, and a variety of health care professionals, and professional support personnel for the purpose of communicating progress or implementing IEP objectives
- Escorts students (e.g., bathroom, classroom, community etc....) for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and safe arrival to and/or from a destination
- Implements, under the supervision of assigned teachers, research-based interventions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts
- Intervenes in potential conflicts utilizing appropriate physical and/or therapeutic approaches for the purpose of diffusing confrontations and minimizing disruptions
- Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements
- Monitors student’s daily schedule and behavior plan for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment
One on One Paraprofessional
Ocean Academy - Bayville, NJ
12.2018 - 04.2021
- Acts as a mandated reporter for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the students
- Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and meeting IEP goals
- Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc
- For the purpose of supporting student needs in the classroom
- Assists students (e.g., transitioning from class to class, going to restroom, lunch, recess, and other activities)
- Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions
- Communicates with supervising instructional staff, and a variety of health care professionals, and professional support personnel for the purpose of communicating progress or implementing IEP objectives
- Escorts students (e.g., bathroom, classroom, community etc....) for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and safe arrival to and/or from a destination
- Implements, under the supervision of assigned teachers, research-based interventions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts
- Intervenes in potential conflicts utilizing appropriate physical and/or therapeutic approaches for the purpose of diffusing confrontations and minimizing disruptions
- Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements
- Monitors student’s daily schedule and behavior plan for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment
One-on-One Special Education Paraprofessional
Ella G Clarke School
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Acts as a mandated reporter for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the students
- Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and meeting IEP goals
- Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc
- For the purpose of supporting student needs in the classroom
- Assists students (e.g., transitioning from class to class, going to the restroom, lunch, recess, and other activities)
- Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions
- Communicates with supervising instructional staff, and a variety of healthcare professionals, and professional support personnel for the purpose of communicating progress or implementing IEP objectives
- Escorts students (e.g., bathroom, classroom, community etc....) for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and safe arrival to and/or from a destination
- Implements, under the supervision of an assigned teacher, research-based interventions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts
- Intervenes in potential conflicts utilizing appropriate physical and/or therapeutic approaches for the purpose of diffusing confrontations and minimizing disruptions
- Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements
- Monitors student’s daily schedule and behavior plan for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment
- Provides, under the supervision of an assigned teacher, an instruction to the student in a variety of individual and group activities for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring the student’s access to his/her least restrictive environment
- Supervises individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g., community field trips, hallways, bus loading areas, cafeteria, parking lots, classrooms, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
- Prepares the learning environment to allow the student to participate in classroom activities
- Supervises and escorts the student during all emergency drills or during actual emergencies for the purpose of providing a safe learning environment
Patient Support Associate
Allied Dental
09.2017 - 02.2018
- Company Overview: Toms River, NJ
- Compile and record medical charts, reports, and correspondence
- Work with Dentrix Software for scheduling appointments
- Interview patients to complete insurance and privacy forms
- Receive insurance co-pay payments and post amounts paid to patient accounts
- Schedule and confirm patient appointments, check-ups, and physician referrals
- Answer telephones and direct calls to appropriate staff
- Toms River, NJ
Customer Relations Specialist
COMMUNITY SURGICAL SUPPLY
12.2015 - 09.2017
- Company Overview: Toms River, NJ
- Answer all calls in a professional, polite manner, ensuring proper etiquette and timeliness of response
- Process all new patient referrals as assigned
- Obtain all documents and additional information necessary to enter patient demographics, insurance information, and patient notes into the company program
- Make any data corrections as necessary in the company program
- Distribute new patient referrals upon completion of data entry to appropriate staff/departments for continued processing
- Communicate with sales force and management; interact with external and internal customers in an appropriate and professional manner
- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
- Toms River, NJ
Assistant Support Staff/ Day Program Staff
Allies Inc
11.2014 - 10.2015
- Aid with daily living skills when appropriate with respect and dignity
- Administer medication and complete documentation of some following procedures (e.g., blood sugar checks, blood pressure check)
- Complete training and documentation with individuals to achieve IHP goals
- Accurately completes all program-based logs such as Vehicle log, IHP, UIRS, MAR, Monthly Reports
- Transports the individual served to and from a community integrative or work placement
- Assists individuals, as necessary, in daily living and community awareness skills
- Assist with community integration placements, job placements, travel training, job skills inventory, etc
- Implements Service Plan for individuals as needed
- Collaborates with the residential program to ensure the consistent care of the individual served
- Orientate the individual served to their community integrative placement or workplace’s standard operating procedures and business culture
- Teach the individual to manage an independent job or volunteer skills
- Completes all required paperwork of Allies, Inc., relating to Adult Training Services and of DDD as defined in the Adult Training Services/Supported Employment Manual
- Works with individual's treatment team, IDT, and all other interested parties to build self-esteem and social capital for individuals served
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Capella University
12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology with minor in Psychology
Kean University
Union, NJ03-2023
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Ocean County College
12.2017
High School Diploma -
Central Regional High School
01.2008
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office Outlook
- Internet
- Social Media
- Medical Background
- Special Education
- Teacher Assistant
- RBT trained
- Handle with Care trained
- CPR
- Office Settings
- Answering Phones
- Spreadsheets
- Clinical Documentation
- Case assessments
- Care Planning
- Medical chart documentation
- Patient Education
- Policy Adherence
- Healthcare knowledge
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Care Manager
Partnership for Children of Essex County
04.2024 - Current
Family Support Specialist
Greater Bergen Community Action HeadStart
02.2024 - 04.2024
Care Manager
Bergen’s Promise
07.2023 - 11.2023
Teacher Assistant
New Bridges High School
05.2022 - 02.2023
One on One Paraprofessional
Spruce Street School
06.2021 - 03.2022
One on One Paraprofessional
Ocean Academy - Bayville, NJ
12.2018 - 04.2021
One-on-One Special Education Paraprofessional
Ella G Clarke School
02.2018 - 12.2018
Patient Support Associate
Allied Dental
09.2017 - 02.2018
Customer Relations Specialist
COMMUNITY SURGICAL SUPPLY
12.2015 - 09.2017
Assistant Support Staff/ Day Program Staff
Allies Inc
11.2014 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
Central Regional High School
Master of Science - Social Work
Capella University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology with minor in Psychology
Kean University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Ocean County College
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