Rikke Hopper
New Albany,IN
Summary
Seasoned Family Case Manager and Kinship Navigator Supervisor with a proven track record at Indiana Department of Child Services. Expert in family needs assessment and tailored support planning, I excel in fostering child welfare and family support services. Demonstrated leadership in enhancing community resource accessibility, underpinned by robust skills in maintaining professional boundaries and confidential information handling.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Kinship Navigator Supervisor
Indiana Department of Child Services
New Albany, IN
11.2019 - Current
- Supervises a team of seven Kinship Navigators.
- Ensure the needs of kinship families are met through the provision of community and DCS resources.
- Consults and collaborates with Family Case Managers and Supervisors to provide appropriate formal services to kinship families, and wards of the state, who are placed in their homes.
- Develop PowerPoint presentations, and facilitate monthly meetings with field staff.
- Maintained accurate records and documented caseworker data in Teams tracking sheets.
- Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to meet needs of kinship families
- Conducted research to identify resources available for families with relative caregivers.
Relative /Foster Care Specialist
Indiana Department of Child Services
New Albany, IN
06.2014 - 10.2019
- Managed parent support groups addressing topics such as positive discipline and parenting styles.
- Evaluated potential foster homes to ensure they meet necessary requirements.
- Used job-related software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes and technical reports
- Conducted home visits with foster families to assess safety and well-being of children.
Family Case Manager
Indiana Department of Child Services
New Albany, IN
10.2007 - 05.2014
- Conducted home visits to assess the safety and stability of family members.
- Identified potential risk factors that may negatively impact a family's well-being.
- Collaborated closely with community partners to ensure clients receive needed resources.
- Assisted families with accessing resources such as housing, employment opportunities, and health care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all client interactions and progress reports.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
New Albany Floyd County Schools
New Albany, IN
06.2004 - 06.2007
- Provided instruction to students in the absence of a full-time teacher.
- Encouraged student participation and active learning in the classroom.
- Managed classroom environments to ensure a safe and productive learning experience.
Title 1 Paraprofessional
New Albany Floyd County Schools
New Albany, IN
08.1997 - 05.2004
- Instructed small groups of students in alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Distributed pencils, paper, textbooks and workbooks to students.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
- Provided instructional assistance to students in the classroom under the direction of a certified teacher.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Indiana University Southeast
New Albany, IN05-2004
Skills
- Tailored Support Planning
- Family Needs Assessment
- Maintaining Professional Boundaries
- Confidential Information Handling
- Child Welfare Services
- Family Support Services
Affiliations
- Mission work through Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church
- Travel
- Crafting
Accomplishments
- 2024 Trained in CFSR and completed two reviews
- 2024 - Completed Bronze Training
- 2023 - Completed Leadership Academy for Supervisor
Timeline
Kinship Navigator Supervisor
Indiana Department of Child Services
11.2019 - Current
Relative /Foster Care Specialist
Indiana Department of Child Services
06.2014 - 10.2019
Family Case Manager
Indiana Department of Child Services
10.2007 - 05.2014
Substitute Teacher, K-5
New Albany Floyd County Schools
06.2004 - 06.2007
Title 1 Paraprofessional
New Albany Floyd County Schools
08.1997 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Education
Indiana University Southeast
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