Lakisha Crume
LOUISVILLE,KY
Summary
Highly motivated employee with strong relationship building skills. Organized and passionate about supporting individuals in obtaining appropriate needs. Devoted to giving a memorable experience. Team-oriented and experienced working with diverse groups.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Targeted Case Manager
Home of The Innocents
Louisville, KY
03.2023 - Current
- Liaised between community caregivers and clients to coordinate services.
- Assisted clients with identifying resources to meet basic needs for food, clothing, shelter, safety, mental health and medical services.
- Performed client intakes, assessments and treatment planning for up to 18 new clients.
- Helped clients to identify and connect with resources for ongoing needs within local community.
- Established strong working relationships with clients through building trust and rapport.
- Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status.
Academic Coach/Family Advocate
Family Scholar House
Louisville, KY
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Conducted home visits and kept in contact with families in accordance with agency policies.
- Utilized task prioritization and data organization skills to effectively manage large caseload.
- Advocated for victims during difficult situations by filing police reports and connecting to needed services.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Facilitated orientations and developed useful workshops for clients.
- Supervised incoming interns.
- Developed strategies to improve student self-sufficiency to impact study skills and learning outcomes.
- Assisted students in completing appropriate forms for financial aid and financing processes.
- Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
Founder
Kishas Krew
Louisville, KY
05.2016 - Current
- Delegates work to volunteers, setting priorities and goals.
- Needs assessments from homeless population.
- Set budget for purchasing items.
- Purchase items needed for homeless and school age children.
- Connect with community members for donations.
- Bag and pass out items to those in need.
Job Trainer
Jefferson County Public School District
Louisville, KY
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Promoted program to local businesses, interprets purpose to potential clients in the community.
- Transported students to and from job sites utilizing appropriate modes of transportation
- Provided career assessments and functional vocational evaluations.
- Worked with individuals to complete application documents for relevant vocations.
- Developed career and educational plans based on individual needs.
Parent Liaison
Jefferson County Public School District
Louisville, KY
12.2018 - 08.2020
- Served students with special needs that had Individual Education Plans (IEP's)
- Supported parents of students by attending meetings to understand special education process.
- Served as a liaison between parents and schools.
- Facilitated informational presentations.
- Conducted home visits and trained guardians to be surrogate parents.
- Investigated and diagnosed barriers to success and coordinated services to help students achieve personal,developmental and scholastic benchmarks.
Assistant Teacher
Jefferson County Public School District
Louisville, KY
08.2013 - 12.2018
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
- Communicated regularly with parents, teachers, and administrators about student progress and needs.
- Led instruction for small groups.
- Promoted calm, disciplined classroom setting for successful learning.
- Assisted teachers with assignment development, special projects, test, administrative updates and grading.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05.2013
Skills
- Case Management
- Problem-Solving
- Proficiency in Salesforce,Microsoft,Google Red-e App,Infinite Campus
- Counseling/Emotional Support
- Community Referrals
- Team Management
- Facilitator
Additional Information
- Member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
- Trauma Informed Trained
- Toxic Positivity Trained
Timeline
Targeted Case Manager
Home of The Innocents
03.2023 - Current
Academic Coach/Family Advocate
Family Scholar House
01.2022 - 02.2023
Job Trainer
Jefferson County Public School District
08.2020 - 12.2021
Parent Liaison
Jefferson County Public School District
12.2018 - 08.2020
Founder
Kishas Krew
05.2016 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Jefferson County Public School District
08.2013 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Louisville
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