Melissa Eisenbarth
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Caring, hardworking and passionate professional with strong interpersonal skills eager to secure a position working in education within the school setting. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple tasks at once with a positive attitude.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Kinship Family Navigator
Lutheran Family Services
08.2022 - Current
- Provide direct support to kinship caregivers and their families through ongoing case management
- Connected families and youth to various community resources to ensure overall wellbeing of the kinship family unit
- Provided education to caregivers in regards to parenting, nutritional and behavioral techniques geared towards the age group of their dependent child(ren)
- Facilitated weekly in-person meetings to gather family strength assessments and work towards the identified goals of each family
- Completed outreach within the community including presentations and networking among the educational school systems and public resource agencies.
Assistant Director
Foundations Child Development Center
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Implemented leadership for the team of preschool teachers in providing daily supervision, curriculum and meeting emotional and physical needs of each child.
- Worked one on one with students in the classroom along side teachers with children ages birth-school aged.
- Developed and planned weekly curriculum
- Worked with children with diverse needs and implemented specialized learning plans if necessary.
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
Review Specialist
Foster Care Review Board
10.2009 - 08.2016
- Advocated for children in foster care through attending Court hearings, team meetings and collaborating with the Department of Children Services
- Reviewed case files and provided feedback and oversight of the Department of Children Services
- Facilitated monthly Board meetings to review and develop case recommendations to submit to Juvenile Court
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Youth And Family Services
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE12.2007
Skills
- Outgoing, positive and energetic personality
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Easily builds rapport with others of all ages
- Creative and detail oriented
- Fast learner and always willing to gain new skills
- Enjoys being a team player and helping others succeed
Timeline
Kinship Family Navigator
Lutheran Family Services
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Director
Foundations Child Development Center
08.2016 - 07.2017
Review Specialist
Foster Care Review Board
10.2009 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Child Youth And Family Services
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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