MaKayla Alexander
Wichita
Summary
Compassionate professional with a strong background in crisis intervention and support facilitation. Known for exceptional documentation accuracy and effective communication, dedicated to empowering youth and ensuring their needs are met.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
After Hours Support Worker
Saint Francis Ministries
Wichita
04.2025 - Current
- Ensure youth needs are met, including food, hygiene, and safety.
- Provide crisis support and de-escalation to children after hours.
- Coordinate placements and transportation for youth.
- Communicate all events to leadership and document all services provided.
- Safely transported children to evening placements and ensured medications were administered as prescribed.
Case Manager
Valley Hope Association
Moundridge
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Coordinated client assessments to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Facilitated support groups to enhance client engagement and promote recovery.
- Documented client progress and maintained accurate case records consistently.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during critical situations for clients.
- Educated clients on available resources and recovery strategies effectively.
Patient Care Aide
Valley Hope Association
Moundridge
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient progress and activities in electronic health records accurately.
- Handled high-volume phone calls and facilitated client intake and admissions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05-2027
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS05-2024
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Hays Hair Academy
Hays, KS05-2022
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Multitasking in High-Stress Environments
- Documentation accuracy
- Effective communication
- Active listening
Affiliations
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas – Big Sister (Mentor)
Timeline
After Hours Support Worker
Saint Francis Ministries
04.2025 - Current
Case Manager
Valley Hope Association
06.2023 - 04.2024
Patient Care Aide
Valley Hope Association
06.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Wichita State University
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Hutchinson Community College
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Hays Hair Academy