Morgan Kobitka
Lake Station,IN
"The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts."
Marcus Aurelius
Summary
Motivated Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Expertise in older youth and young adults.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Older Youth Services Case Manager (OYCM)
Indiana Department of Child Services
2019.10 - Current
- Assisted older youth in transitioning out of the foster care system
- Facilitated successful transitions into adulthood through intensive case management and goal-oriented planning.
- Empowered families to navigate complex systems of care, providing information and guidance on available resources.
- Ensured timely access to services by maintaining accurate records and efficient referral processes.
- Streamlined service delivery through effective collaboration with multidisciplinary team members.
- Demonstrated ongoing commitment to professional development by attending relevant trainings, workshops, conferences; shared knowledge/insights with colleagues/team members.
- Completed regular visitations to check on children, families and home environments.
- Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
- Participated in On-Call Shifts multiple times a year, assessing placement issues, safety concerns, and/or a youth who may wish to return to care
- Maintained data to assist management in understanding the needs of older youth on a tread analysis basis.
- Strengthened community partnerships by fostering relationships with local organizations and resources providers.
- Advocated for clients'' rights, addressing barriers to success and promoting self-advocacy skills in youths served.
Outpatient Therapist Intern
Porter Starke Services
2023.08 - 2024.05
- Documented client progress and maintained confidential records.
- Developed treatment plans to address individual client needs.
- Implemented a diverse range of therapeutic modalities to address clients'' varied needs and preferences, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
Empowering Teens as Parents (ETAP) Case Manager
Mental Health America of Northwest Indiana
2023.01 - 2023.05
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Participated in regular professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of case management.
- Increased client satisfaction through diligent follow-up and personalized support.
Permanency Family Case Manager
Indiana Department of Child Services
2016.06 - 2019.10
- Assessed safety and level of risk of the child for additional injury or harm.
- Testified in court concerning the needs of the assigned families and children and the families’ ability to remedy the abusive/neglectful situation or concerning alleged criminal activities of a parent or other perpetrator.
- Prepared, submitted, and presented court documents.
- Developed and revised case plans to fit the needs of the family.
- Developed discharge/transition programming to assist families and children in attaining and maintaining longevity upon case closure.
- Coordinated with other professionals, such as therapists, medical providers, and school personnel, to holistically address the unique needs of each family.
- Promoted family stability by connecting clients with appropriate community resources and services.
- Trained new Family Case Managers on agency protocols, best practices, and client engagement techniques to improve overall team performance.
- Evaluate child welfare concerns by conducting thorough home visits.
- Expedited permanency for children in foster care by diligently working towards reunification or adoption, as appropriate.
Admissions & Matriculation Coordinator
Ashford University
2015.05 - 2016.06
- Reviewed and evaluated transfer credits to determine applicability for prospective students.
- Validated, enrolled, scheduled, and provisionally admitted students into their respective degree programs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.
Intern
Hobart Police Department
Hobart , IN
2014.06 - 2014.08
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Education
Master of Social Work - Mental Health & Addictions
05.2024
Master of Science - Management, Emergency Management
07.2020
GPA: 3.87/4.0
Bachelor of Arts - Social And Criminal Justice
05.2015
- Honors: Magna Cum Laude
- GPA: 3.85/4.0
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science, Political Science
05.2015
- Honors: Magna Cum Laude
- GPA: 3.85/4.0
Skills
- Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Publisher)
- Canva
- SuccessFactors
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Dependable and Responsible
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker, 2024
- CPR/AED Certified, 2024
- Adult Mental Health First Aid, 2024
- Stop the Bleed Certified, 2024
- Layperson Naloxone Administration, 2024
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certified, 2023
- Certified Facilitator of IPATH’s What Would I Do? Curriculum, 2022
- Forensic Interviewing Certification, 2018
Committeesadditionalroles
- Indiana’s Protection for Abused & Trafficked Humans Task Force (IPATH)
- Human Trafficking Lead for Older Youth Services in Northern Indiana
- The National Society of Leadership and Success
- The National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
- Team Lead
- Peer Mentor
- Peer Coach
- Practice Model Reviewer
- I-Kids Implementation Committee
- Kinship Team
- Older Youth Practice Model Revitalization Team
- Older Youth Team Meeting Work Group
- Independent Living Binder Develop Committee
Summaryofstrengths
- Cultural Competency
- Self-motivated
- Customer Service
- Empathy
- Organization
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Detail Oriented
- Strong Communication Skills
- Team Player
- Collaboration Skills
- Active Listening
- Preceptive
- Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
- Crisis Intervention Skills
- Advocate
- Observant
- Maintaining Professional Relationships
- Adaptability
- Strong Work Ethic
- Reflective Listening
- Project Management
- Resource Allocation
- Creative
- Outside the Box Thinker
Volunteer Experience
- Foster, Hobart Humane Society, 07/2021
- Team Rubicon, 07/2020
- Red Cross Response Disaster Action Team (DAT), 07/2020-2021
- Head Bowling Coach, Hobart High School, 2018-2020
- Assistant Bowling Coach, Hobart High School, 2016-2018
- Clinton Humane Society, 2015-2016
Timeline
Outpatient Therapist Intern - Porter Starke Services
2023.08 - 2024.05
Empowering Teens as Parents (ETAP) Case Manager - Mental Health America of Northwest Indiana
2023.01 - 2023.05
Older Youth Services Case Manager (OYCM) - Indiana Department of Child Services
2019.10 - Current
Permanency Family Case Manager - Indiana Department of Child Services
2016.06 - 2019.10
Admissions & Matriculation Coordinator - Ashford University
2015.05 - 2016.06
Intern - Hobart Police Department
2014.06 - 2014.08
Indiana University Northwest - Master of Social Work, Mental Health & Addictions
Southern New Hampshire University - Master of Science, Management, Emergency Management
Ashford University - Bachelor of Arts, Social And Criminal Justice
Ashford University - Bachelor of Arts, Social Science, Political Science
- Licensed Social Worker, 2024
- CPR/AED Certified, 2024
- Adult Mental Health First Aid, 2024
- Stop the Bleed Certified, 2024
- Layperson Naloxone Administration, 2024
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certified, 2023
- Certified Facilitator of IPATH’s What Would I Do? Curriculum, 2022
- Forensic Interviewing Certification, 2018
Work Availability
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Affiliations
- National Association of Social Workers
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
HybridRemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsLanguages
English
Native or Bilingual
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