Krystal Follis
White Lake,MI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate individual with previous social work experience in providing support and advocacy to individuals and families. Seeking to leverage my skills in client assessment, care coordination, and resource management as a Case Manager at Recovery Mobile Clinic. Committed to enhancing client outcomes through personalized service plans, collaborative problem-solving, and a deep understanding of community resources.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Long Term Substitute Special EducationTeacher
Edustaff - Walled Lake Consolidated School Dist
11.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Developed personalized learning plans for individual students, addressing their unique needs and abilities within an autism-focused classroom setting
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Social Worker - Home Safety Visits
New Horizons For Children
06.2017 - 08.2021
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, providing guidance on effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Administered assessments to identify clients' needs.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
Guardian Ad Litem Volunteer
Guardian Ad Litem
Tavares, FL
07.2009 - 08.2010
- Built trusting relationships with children through active listening and empathy, enabling them to express their wishes openly.
- Maintained detailed records of case progressions while adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines.
- Presented comprehensive reports to the court on child welfare, resulting in informed decisions for placement or services.
- Provided emotional support to children during difficult transitions such as foster placements or parental visitations.
- Upheld ethical standards consistently throughout the entire case handling process, putting the best interest of the child first.
- Supported positive family reunification outcomes with diligent monitoring and follow-up visits.
- Monitored progress in therapy sessions and shared valuable insights with the court to facilitate informed decisionmaking.
- Ensured child safety and well-being by conducting thorough home visits and assessing living conditions.
- Tracked service activities and outcomes against outlined plans and goals.
- Coordinated with different service providers to meet clients' individual needs.
- Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MIAssociate of Arts - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZSkills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Client Advocacy
- Case Documentation
- Conflict Resolution
- Efficient under pressure
- Attention to Detail
- Client Confidentiality
- Crisis Intervention Techniques relating to ASD
- Client Needs Assessment
- Cultural Competency
- Case Needs Assessments
- Data collection and management
- Behavioral Management
- Substance Use Management
Timeline
Long Term Substitute Special EducationTeacher
Edustaff - Walled Lake Consolidated School Dist
11.2021 - Current
Social Worker - Home Safety Visits
New Horizons For Children
06.2017 - 08.2021
Guardian Ad Litem Volunteer
Guardian Ad Litem
07.2009 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Central Michigan University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
University of Phoenix
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