Shana Hosford
Newton,KS
Summary
Compassionate Family Support Worker known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in client advocacy, crisis intervention, and case management, ensuring responsive and quality support to families in need. Excel at communication, empathy, and problem-solving to navigate complex family dynamics effectively.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Support Worker
St Francis Ministries
Newton, KS
03.2019 - Current
- Facilitated communication between parents, children, and other family members.
- Facilitated home visits to assess the safety of a family's environment.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress including documentation of services provided.
- Assisted families with financial planning and budgeting.
- Developed parenting skills classes for at-risk families.
- Collaborated with other agencies providing services to the family unit.
- Conducted assessments of family needs and developed individualized service plans.
- Supported foster parents in their roles within the family unit.
- Monitored client compliance with treatment plans and goals set by case workers.
- Attended court hearings related to child welfare cases.
- Participated in team meetings with social workers, therapists, and probation officers.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
- Interfaced with local court system, attending court proceedings and working directly with attorneys.
- Participated in ongoing training to maintain license and enhance knowledge of relevant mental health topics.
- Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data.
- Used job-related software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes and technical reports
Child Care Provider
Self Employed Web
Newton, KS
01.2006 - 03.2019
- Maintained a clean and organized play area.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
- Implemented discipline strategies when needed while ensuring the safety of all students.
- Engaged in creative play activities that promoted language development, physical activity and problem solving skills.
- Worked collaboratively with co-workers to ensure safety of all the children in care.
- Helped develop motor skills through active playtime activities like running, jumping.
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Assisted in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet the individual needs of each child.
- Planned field trips to local parks, libraries and other educational places.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Ensured cleanliness of classroom areas including toys, furniture, materials.
- Planned and prepared meals and snacks for the children.
- Supervised field trips to local parks or libraries ensuring safety of all participants.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to childcare such as laundry, meal preparation.
- Taught basic language skills such as colors, numbers and shapes.
- Assisted children with homework assignments.
- Provided safe, nurturing environment for children to learn and play.
- Developed age-appropriate activities to engage children in learning.
- Enforced rules designed by parents regarding bedtimes, study times.
- Organized educational activities such as games, crafts, reading and outdoor activities.
- Cared for sick children by administering medications prescribed by doctor and parents.
- Engaged in meaningful conversations with toddlers to help them develop social skills.
- Instructed children on personal hygiene habits such as hand washing and brushing teeth.
- Built strong relationships with families through regular communication.
- Explained proper use of safety equipment such as car seats, cribs, strollers.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising quality of care provided.
- Demonstrated ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
- Maintained records of daily activities and health information regarding each child.
- Encouraged positive behavior through reward systems and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Displayed excellent communication skills with parents, staff members and other caregivers.
- Monitored children's development progress through observation techniques.
- Encouraged positive behavior while providing guidance to correct inappropriate behavior.
- Supported healthy emotional and social development through intervention in conflict between children, positive reinforcement techniques, and encouraging cooperation.
- Monitored children's activities, remaining mindful of safety hazards.
- Conferred with parents to inform on type of daily activities, successes, strengths observed, and potential obstacles to healthy development.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children, teaching table manners and keeping fed appropriately without allowing overindulgence.
- Changed diapers and dressed children, assisting and educating children on proper use of clothing, such as tying shoelaces.
- Read books aloud to children, encouraging interaction and teaching proper expression through vocal inflections appropriate to story content.
- Instructed children on proper routines and techniques for eating, tooth-brushing and hand-washing.
- Taught children basic skills and encouraged creativity in painting, drawing, arts and crafts, music and other expressive activities.
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children of various ages.
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities.
- Updated detailed records for each child with information such as daily observations, meals served and medications administered.
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
- Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
- Kept records of daily observations and information about activities, meals served and medications administered.
- Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children to alert parents or guardians.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Cared for children in institutional settings.
Lead Child Care Provider
Newton Medical Center Child Care Center
Newton, Kansas
09.2000 - 12.2005
- Conducted regular fire drills in accordance with established safety protocols.
- Implemented discipline strategies consistent with the methods requested by parents and guardians.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding their child's daily experiences at the center.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundering towels, cleaning toys and changing linens.
- Provided a safe environment for children by supervising their play and enforcing rules.
- Encouraged language development skills through reading books, telling stories, singing songs.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians to ensure open communication about the care of the children.
- Maintained up-to-date records of each child's progress, behavior and health information.
- Organized educational games and activities that promoted learning and encouraged creativity.
- Kept classrooms clean, organized and supplied with necessary materials for daily activities.
- Participated in continuing education courses designed to enhance knowledge of child development principles.
- Instructed children in proper hygiene habits such as hand washing before meals and after using the restroom.
- Observed all safety regulations set forth by licensing agencies.
- Inspected playground equipment regularly for any signs of wear or damage.
- Maintained a clean and organized classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Taught basic skills such as colors, shapes, numbers, letter recognition and personal safety rules.
- Monitored children's interactions and intervened when appropriate to promote positive behaviors.
- Collaborated with other members of the childcare team in order to provide quality care.
- Attended staff meetings to discuss policies and procedures related to childcare services.
- Provided individualized attention based on each child's needs.
- Assisted in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities to stimulate children's physical, emotional, social, intellectual development.
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children of various ages.
- Updated detailed records for each child with information such as daily observations, meals served and medications administered.
- Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities.
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
- Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
- Kept records of daily observations and information about activities, meals served and medications administered.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children to alert parents or guardians.
- Cared for children in institutional settings.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Cowley County Community College And Area Vocational-Technical School
Arkansas City, KS05-1994
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Wichita State University
Wichita, KSSkills
- Interagency collaboration
- Assessments
- Behavioral support
- Case Management
- Report Generation
- Parenting education
- Crisis Intervention
- Family case plans
Affiliations
- Board member for Newton Baseball Club
- Board member for Meals on Wheels
- Board member for nominating committee for church
- Safety committee member at St. Francis Ministries
Special
- Worked as a para for special ed classes
- Took care of a multiply handicapped individuals at current job and previous jobs
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Family Support Worker
St Francis Ministries
03.2019 - Current
Child Care Provider
Self Employed Web
01.2006 - 03.2019
Lead Child Care Provider
Newton Medical Center Child Care Center
09.2000 - 12.2005
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Cowley County Community College And Area Vocational-Technical School
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Wichita State University
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