Open To Work
Rachel Kyle
Buckeye,AZ
Work Preference
Summary
Compassionate caseworker with a strong background in judicial report preparation and expert testimony. Skilled in treatment planning and collaboration, dedicated to enhancing client engagement and ensuring successful case management within foster care and adoption contexts.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Assistance Eligibility Specialist
Coshocton County Job and Family Services
Coshocton, OH
09.2019 - 05.2023
- Determined eligibility for public assistance programs through comprehensive client assessments.
- Reviewed and processed applications, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Collaborated with clients to gather necessary documentation for program eligibility verification.
- Provided guidance on benefits available, addressing inquiries and resolving issues efficiently.
- Maintained accurate records in case management systems to support audits and reporting requirements.
- Managed caseloads efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards in decision-making processes throughout every stage of application review.
Caseworker, Adoption Assessor /Case Worker, Foster Care
Coshocton County Job and Family Services
Coshocton, OH
08.2011 - 09.2019
- Developed individualized service plans based on client needs and available resources.
- Monitored client progress and provided ongoing case management support as needed.
- Prepared detailed reports for court proceedings that accurately reflected clients'' progress and recommended next steps.
- Maintained up-to-date records on all clients, enabling accurate monitoring of progress and appropriate case planning adjustments.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and provided appropriate referrals.
- Managed high-risk cases involving substance abuse or domestic violence concerns with specialized interventions tailored to each situation.
- Recruited foster and adoptive parents. Completed licensing on potential foster and adoptive parents. Provided them with ongoing and initial training.
- Completed all adoption court reports, agency adoptions and home visits with foster parents, and foster children.
- Worked with state auditors to ensure compliance of all foster and adopt parents.
Contracted Case Aide
Coshocton County Job and Family Services
Coshocton, OH
04.2008 - 08.2011
- Coordinated communication between families and caseworkers to ensure service delivery.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation for compliance and reporting purposes.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients when needed to ensure seamless access to vital services.
- Maintained strict confidentiality regarding sensitive client information in accordance with agency policies and legal requirements.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by demonstrating empathy, active listening, and effective communication skills.
- Worked with Ongoing Case Workers and provided client services. Worked with clients in their home and in the community.
- Supervised visitations between clients and their child/ren.
- Provided documentation to the courts as well as testimony for the agency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Sociology
Ashford University
Clinton, IA 05-2013
Skills
- Confidential case management
- Client engagement expertise
- Judicial reports and expert testimony
- Foster and adoption family assessments
- Regulatory compliance
- Case investigations
- Child placement
- Treatment Planning
- Foster care youth
- Phone and manual eligibility review
- Crisis management readiness
- Managed adoptions and assessments
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Administered licensing processes for foster and adoptive families
Timeline
Public Assistance Eligibility Specialist
Coshocton County Job and Family Services
09.2019 - 05.2023
Caseworker, Adoption Assessor /Case Worker, Foster Care
Coshocton County Job and Family Services
08.2011 - 09.2019
Contracted Case Aide
Coshocton County Job and Family Services
04.2008 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Sociology
Ashford University