Rebecca Kamrath
Kasson,MN
Summary
Hardworking Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interests of clients. Many years of experience supporting children, adolescents and their parents/ guardians who have experienced trauma. Respectful and compassionate professional offering 22-year background serving the Olmsted County by providing guidance for vulnerable clients
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker/ Victim Advocate
Dodge and Olmsted County Victim Services
09.2002 - Current
- Duties Summary
- Supporting parents of child who have been traumatized by crime
- Advocating on behalf of crime victims to the County Attorney's Office & Law Enforcement, and other professionals Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members for children who have been sexual abused, with MCCSHCA team Mayo Clinic Center for Safe and Heathy Children and Adolescents
- Update families and individuals on criminal justice cases and civil court systems
- Safety planning with families and individuals
- Facilitating of support groups
- Maintaining confidentiality and following HIPPA practices
- Complete required documentation & case notes for grant reporting purposes
- Provide crisis intervention during work hours and after work hours to a 24/7 crisis line
- Educate families on available community resources, connecting them with services such as mental health counseling, crime victim reparations programs, and food/housing support
- Supervise Bachelor level interns
- Provide wellness activities for staff meeting
- Provide consultation to staff to assist with a 24-hour crisis line
- Special training in adolescent sex trafficking prevention. Certified Not a Number fascinator in Not at Number LOVE146's Child Trafficking and Exploitation Prevention Curriculum
- Scheduling and communicating with interpreters
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- De-escalated stressful situations through crisis interventions.
Direct Support Professional
REM River Bluffs
2000 - 2002
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Winona State University
Winona, MN 12.2001
Skills
- Compassionate
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
- Client Advocacy
- Disability Support
- Conflict Resolution
- Self-awareness
- Group facilitation
- Crisis Intervention
- Client documentation
- Cultural Competency
- Safety Planning
- Client Education
Timeline
Social Worker/ Victim Advocate
Dodge and Olmsted County Victim Services
09.2002 - Current
Direct Support Professional
REM River Bluffs
2000 - 2002
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Winona State University
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