Shana Hosford
Newton,KS
Summary
Driven Family Support Worker with a proven track record at St Francis Ministries, excelling in client advocacy and interpersonal relationships. Expert in child development, adept at fostering trust and communication, significantly improving case outcomes. Skilled in comprehensive assessments and case management, ensuring effective solutions tailored to family needs. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Support Worker
St Francis Ministries
03.2019 - Current
- Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical, and job skills.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Introduced students to concepts in algebra and reading to encourage recall of educational content.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
In-Home Child Care Provider
Self-employed
01.2006 - 03.2019
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for children to maintain balanced diets.
- Supported young children through development of life skills such as taking turns, resolving conflict, and expressing emotions appropriately.
- Drove school-aged children to school's premises and returned for pickup at preset times.
- Maintained safe environment by keeping watchful eye on children.
- Cared for children with special needs, allergies and conditions.
- Encouraged children to transition from diapers and assisted in development of good restroom habits.
- Maintained home environment that complied with KDHE regulations.
- Played interactive games with toddlers and provided age-appropriate entertainment for older children.
- Obtained current CPR, and First Aid certifications.
- Worked with parents one-on-one to address individual needs of children in care.
- Supported parent-initiated potty training behaviors using positive reinforcement.
- Prepared tasty, nutritious meals for children.
- Created safe, inviting in-home environment conducive to structured activity and unstructured play.
- Administered prescribed medications in accordance with written instructions.
- Played engaging, age-appropriate games to entertain and educate children.
- Complied with state and federal child care provider guidelines and regulations.
- Planned fun, educational activities for children age newborn to 12.
- Vacuumed, cleaned up toys and emptied dishwasher to help family members with housekeeping tasks.
Lead Child Care Provider
Newton Medical Center Child Care Center
09.2000 - 12.2005
- Documented children's growth and development.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Cowley County Community College And Area Vocational-Technical School
Arkansas City, KSNo Degree - Psychology
Wichita State University
Wichita, KSSkills
- Public Health
- Client Advocacy
- Child Development
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Child abuse and neglect dynamics
- Parenting skills
- Case Management
- Role Modeling
- Coaching
- Client Education
- Assessments
- Report Generation
Additional Information
Experience in working with IDD children and Children with behavior disabilities.
Experience in working with persons with multiple disabilities
Board member for Meals on Wheels
Board member for Newton Baseball Club
Board member for nominating committee at SUMC
Past board member for Newton Junior Railers Football Club
Timeline
Family Support Worker
St Francis Ministries
03.2019 - Current
In-Home Child Care Provider
Self-employed
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
No Degree - Psychology
Wichita State University
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchSimilar Profiles
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