Maria Fairman
Topeka,KS
Summary
Experienced interdisciplinary professional offering over 17 years of background building relationships, honoring cultural humility, and demonstrating integrity within Tribal and underserved communities. Committed to working closely with families, children, community, elders, stakeholders, educators, researchers and team members to create connections and cultivate multi-level change. Determined, reliable and dedicated to promoting social, economic, and environmental justice.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
MSW Student Intern
TFI; Pathways Family Services
Topeka , KS
2023.08 - Current
- Assesses individuals under supervision of licensed social worker to help guide treatment planning
- Facilitate group therapy sessions to help clients develop life and social skills.
- Provide risk assessments and intervention services to clients in crises situations.
- Documents client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures
MSW Student Intern
PBPN Behavioral Health Program
Mayetta , KS
2022.08 - Current
- Provide front desk support by answering and transferring incoming telephone calls.
- Interact and communicate with clients by phone or in person to provide support to treatment plans.
- Interacted and communicated effectively with clients by phone and in person to provide support to treatment plans
- Completed intake assessments and evaluations with clients
Project Coordinator
University Of Kansas; School Of Social Welfare
Lawrence , KS
2019.10 - 2022.12
- Collaborated with stakeholders, tribes in Kansas, Kansas partners, and KU team members to support positive outcomes for Kansas Serves Native American Families project.
- Joined forces with consultants and partners to implement and achieve multiple digital marketing efforts, including resource maps
- Supervised student research assistants through field experience working with children, families, partners, stakeholders, and evaluators.
- Coordinated presentations for partners and project members to detail project scope, progress and results
Family Empowerment Specialist
Community Action
Topeka , KS
2018.10 - 2019.10
- Helped people move from poverty toward prosperity through economic, social, and policy opportunities
- Established relationships with families, children, teaching staff and policy council to support positive outcomes of Community Action Head Start Program
- Increased partnership engagement between Community Action Head Start and USD 501 Topeka Public preschool at Pine Ridge Prep
- Initiated, implemented, and carried out objectives outlined in Kansas Early Head Start childcare subsidies program
Family Support Worker
Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation; Social Services
Mayetta , KS
2017.04 - 2018.09
- Increased work flow by implementing organizational and functional strategies for each social worker
- Assisted social workers to carry out objectives within Child and Family Services Department, including foster care, protective services, family services, independent living, and family preservation
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality to protect juvenile information
- Attended court hearings and record court minutes
Tribal Justice System Strategic Planning Project Coordinator
Prairie Band Potawtatomi Nation; Judicial Center
Mayetta , KS
2015.12 - 2017.04
- Led projects, analyzed data to identify opportunities to complete PBP Tribal Justice System Strategic Plan
- Fulfilled mandatory grant management and reporting, quarterly, annual, and as required
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
Healing to Wellness/Project Data Coordinator
Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation; Judicial Council
Mayetta , KS
2014.05 - 2015.12
- Performed professional level planning, administration, and monitoring of all functions of Healing to Wellness court and managed grants of Judicial Center.
- Assisted with Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) grant acquisition in 2015 by analyzing and assessing need of community.
- Applied and awarded Drug Court 2015 federal grant for $200,000, to advance and continue efforts of Healing to Wellness court.
- Administered court hearings and recorded court minutes for all clients on monthly basis.
Education
BBA - Management and Marketing
Washburn University
Topeka, KS05.2011
Master of Social Work - Macro Concentration
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS 2022.06 - Current
Skills
- Business administration
- Presentation design
- Planning and Coordination
- Organization and Time Management
- Cultural Connection
- Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Technical Support
- Project Management
- Training and Development
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
MSW Student Intern
TFI; Pathways Family Services
2023.08 - Current
MSW Student Intern
PBPN Behavioral Health Program
2022.08 - Current
Master of Social Work - Macro Concentration
University of Kansas
2022.06 - Current
Project Coordinator
University Of Kansas; School Of Social Welfare
2019.10 - 2022.12
Family Empowerment Specialist
Community Action
2018.10 - 2019.10
Family Support Worker
Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation; Social Services
2017.04 - 2018.09
Tribal Justice System Strategic Planning Project Coordinator
Prairie Band Potawtatomi Nation; Judicial Center
2015.12 - 2017.04
Healing to Wellness/Project Data Coordinator
Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation; Judicial Council
2014.05 - 2015.12
BBA - Management and Marketing
Washburn University
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