Samantha Kontz
Dewey,AZ
Summary
Conscientious individuals multitask and liaise between families and programs to build relationships that support ongoing development and education. A respectful Family Advocate offering case management and crisis intervention skills. Including enrollment of children into the program.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Support Specialist
NACOG Head Start
01.2021 - Current
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
- Completed Enrollment Documentation
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
Center Director Head
Paulden
07.2016 - Current
- Responsible for setting the tone of the facility, managing the curriculum, overseeing both physical facilities, hiring staff and managing the overall image of the center
- Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal laws governing childcare regarding both physical environment and staff.
Family Advocate
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Assists parents in a variety of areas such as filling out forms/surveys, health, nutrition living skills, budgeting, job skills, goal setting for the purpose of developing an action plan to remove barriers to child’s success in school and supporting the family in basic life skills and economic stability.
Substance Abuse Coordinator
06.2012 - 08.2015
- Coordinate and provided community-based substance abuse prevention counseling to adults through inpatient services
- Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients’ treatment
- Teach groups on addiction, self-esteem, relapse prevention, etc.
Patrol Officer
Law Enforcement
08.2007 - 06.2012
- Bureau of Indian Affairs Federal Certification
- Criminal Jurisdiction in Indian Country
- Obtain and verify evidence by interviewing and observing suspects and witnesses.
Amber Alert Coordinator
- Spoke to community organizations about community policing, domestic violence and child abuse awareness
- Prepare reports that detail investigation findings.
Computer Assistant Specialist
04.2003 - 07.2007
- Assist with inventory of all computer/printers
- Assist with physical deployment of computers county wide
- Assist with software updates
- Remote into computers to assist with software issues
Education
Bachelors of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
2013
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Yavapai College & InterContinental University
2009
Skills
- Areas of Specialty
- Management skills
- Time management skills
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork skills
- Problem solving skills
- Quick learning skills
- Community Events
Timeline
Family Support Specialist
NACOG Head Start
01.2021 - Current
Center Director Head
Paulden
07.2016 - Current
Family Advocate
08.2015 - 05.2016
Substance Abuse Coordinator
06.2012 - 08.2015
Patrol Officer
Law Enforcement
08.2007 - 06.2012
Computer Assistant Specialist
04.2003 - 07.2007
Amber Alert Coordinator
Bachelors of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Yavapai College & InterContinental University
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