Renee Kennett

I work with youth and families in their homes, or foster homes, and help DCYF with the family's reunification process by setting weekly goals for the youth, caregivers, and youth & caregivers together, to achieve. I assist caregivers to complete essential documentation such as risk trauma assessments, psychosocial assessments, CATS, general health, etc. I provide weekly updates to all support staff such as DCYF and CASA workers to help inform them how the family is doing with their progress. I provide letters to court on each family's progress as well as attend court sessions to advocate for the family.

Conducted assessments to determine individual needs and developed personalized care plan to address stated objectives.

Applied evidence-based techniques such as behavioral activation, problem-solving treatment and motivational interviewing to support behavioral interventions.

Managed over 10 patients while monitoring and evaluating care plans.

Educated patients about common mental health and substance abuse disorders to facilitate understanding of treatment options.

Verified successful coordination of counseling efforts with mental health professionals, doctors, social workers and other stakeholders.

• Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
• Scheduled appointments and handled copays.
• Registered individuals into the child impact class and managed payments, waived fee applications, and prepared the meeting room.
• Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
• Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
• Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
• Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
• Generated reports and typed letters in Word and prepared PowerPoint presentations.
• Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
• Supported room reservations, agenda preparation and calendar maintenance for programs, meetings and events.
• Created detailed expense reports and requests for capital expenditures.
• Arranged rapid office equipment repair and maintenance with vendors.

• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Assisted adults with developmental disabilities in the community for employment, activities, errands, and with exercise routines for those on strict diet and exercise regimens.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Interviewed clients, reviewed records and conducted assessments to evaluate mental or physical condition of clients or patients.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Worked flexible hours
• Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
• Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
• Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.