Marbel Kell
Horizon City
Summary
With a proven track record at the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, I excel in educational support and time management, enhancing the growth and recovery of children in foster care. My expertise in child development and Microsoft Office Suite streamlines case management, achieving significant improvements in client outcomes.
Talented Case Manager adept at handling high caseloads without sacrificing quality of care. Operates in high-pressure environments while recommending best resources and courses of action to benefit patient needs and return each to optimal quality of life.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialized Foster Parent
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
06.2015 - 03.2023
- Offered extensive care to troubled older children without likelihood of adoption.
- Assisted children through recovery from difficult home or school situations.
- Prepared and maintained individual beds and personal space for foster children.
- Supported education of children under care through consistent attendance to school and attentiveness to homework assignments.
- Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
Parent Advocate
Family Service Association
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Collaborated with families to assist in growth, development, and education to increase potential.
- Visited homes of families and maintained appropriate contact as directed by agency procedures.
- Managed heavy caseload using well-developed time management, organizational, and task prioritization skills.
- Observed security measures to maintain confidentiality and restrict access by unauthorized individuals.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
Case Manager
Homelife and Community Services
02.2012 - 09.2014
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for clients.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Coastal Bend College
Beeville, TXBusiness Administration
National Institute of Technology
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Safety and supervision
- Nutrition and meal planning
- Educational support
- Child development
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Time management
- Home visits
- Attention to detail
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Specialized Foster Parent
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
06.2015 - 03.2023
Parent Advocate
Family Service Association
06.2014 - 07.2015
Case Manager
Homelife and Community Services
02.2012 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Coastal Bend College
Business Administration
National Institute of Technology
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