Suzanne Kibby
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Enthusiastic and compassionate licensed social worker with over 11 years of experience. Demonstrated leadership and supervision of staff, providing case management to children with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families. Proven track record in effectively supporting staff and clients to improve mental health and overall well-being. Well-versed in trauma-informed approaches and various therapeutic treatment modalities. Strong creative problem-solving skills and deep passion for advocating for marginalized individuals. Seeking therapist position in reputable mental health organization to fully utilize skills, contribute to the field, and continue personal growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
D.A. Blodgett-St. John’s
03.2018 - 10.2024
- Provided ongoing supervision to team of Supports Coordinators with formal bi-weekly supervision meetings utilizing trauma-informed Sanctuary approach and aspects of Motivational Interviewing, CBT, ACT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and DBT.
- Fostered positive team morale and provided guidance and consultation to staff to address self-care/well-being, crises, challenging cases, job responsibilities, etc.
- Provided rotational on-call crisis supervision for Supports Coordination, Behavioral Health programs and Residential program
- Reviewed and approved paperwork of Supports Coordinators in electronic record system, and provided supportive and corrective feedback to staff to promote client outcomes
- Monitored functioning of staff and ensured records, reports, etc. were submitted on a timely and thorough basis
- Completed extra tasks and maintained partial Supports Coordination caseload during times of transition to ensure continuity of care
- Facilitated leadership in team meetings and policy adjustments, communicated new information and resolved team concerns, and supported hiring, onboarding, and problem-solving efforts.
- Collected monthly data and completed monthly case file reviews of other programs for continuous quality improvement
- Actively participated as a member of PQI Committee and EDI Committee
- Developed and facilitated weekly Sibshops program/events for siblings of clients
Team Lead
D.A. Blodgett-St. John’s
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Provided ongoing supervision small team of Supports Coordinators with formal bi-weekly supervision meetings while maintaining partial Supports Coordination caseload of 10-15 clients
- Reviewed and approved paperwork of Supports Coordinators in electronic record system
- Assisted staff with challenging cases, at times involving de-escalating parents and problem-solving
- Completed in-home intake screenings to determine qualification/appropriateness of services
- Assisted with leading staff team meetings and onboarding/training new staff
- Provided rotational on-call crisis supervision
Supports Coordinator
D.A. Blodgett-St. John’s
08.2014 - 02.2017
- Provided monthly in-home assistance to developmentally disabled children and their families by providing resources, advocacy, coordination and education on functional daily tasks, behavior, speech and communication, social skills and self-direction
- Developed annual clinical assessments, person-centered treatment plans of service, safety plans, consents/releases of information, and quarterly service plan reviews
- Provided necessary referrals, coordination and treatment recommendations for various programs best suited for the needs of clients, including services of higher intensity, ABA therapy and adult services
- Provided academic advocacy for students by attending student IEP meetings and school meetings, coordinated school visits for student observation, and collaborated with school staff to ensure appropriate and adequate support for clients in the school setting
- Provided on-call assistance to families with behavioral safety emergencies and coordinated on-site hospitalization advocacy
- Attended 20+ hours of trainings annually to ensure the most effective and up-to-date service delivery for clients
Community Living Supports Aide
D.A. Blodgett-St. John’s
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Provided weekly in-home assistance to developmentally and emotionally disabled children by teaching, training and assisting with daily tasks and emotional/behavioral/social/communicative struggles to improve personal self-sufficiency
- Provided voluntary respite to FSS clients in order to improve social skills and behavior
- Completed weekly activity logs and recorded monthly data of client behavior
Early /Advanced Impact Program Intern
Bethany Christian Services
05.2011 - 04.2012
- Shadowed and conducted weekly in-home therapy sessions with diverse families involved with CPS
- Completed and facilitated initial assessments, drug screens, referrals, treatment planning, quarterly reviews and safety planning
- Attended court cases, permanency planning conferences and miscellaneous appointments with clients
- Participated in weekly supervision with two assigned supervisors
Praise Band Musician
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
02.2004 - 08.2006
Sales Associate
Bath and Body Works
06.2007 - 01.2008
Writer
Content Customs
06.2012 - 12.2012
Hostess
Uccello’s Ristorante
08.2012 - 08.2014
Assistant Photographer/Secretary
Imaging by Eli
08.2006 - 12.2016
Education
Master of Social Work -
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, MI04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, MI05.2010
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Treatment planning
- Crisis intervention
- Building rapport
- Multicultural competence
- Behavior modification
- Motivational interviewing
- Self-care promotion
Credentials
- LMSW
- QIDP
Awards
- Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society member
- Dean’s List (3 semesters)
- Michigan Merit Award
Additionalemployment
- Hostess, Uccello’s Ristorante, Grand Rapids, MI, 08/01/12, 08/01/14
- Writer, Content Customs, Grand Rapids, MI, 06/01/12, 12/01/12
- Assistant Photographer/Secretary, Imaging by Eli, Flushing, MI, 08/01/06, 12/01/16
- Sales Associate, Bath and Body Works, Birch Run, MI, 06/01/07, 01/01/08
- Praise Band Musician, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Flushing, MI, 02/01/04, 08/01/06
Timeline
Supervisor
D.A. Blodgett-St. John’s
03.2018 - 10.2024
Team Lead
D.A. Blodgett-St. John’s
02.2017 - 03.2018
Supports Coordinator
D.A. Blodgett-St. John’s
08.2014 - 02.2017
Community Living Supports Aide
D.A. Blodgett-St. John’s
06.2013 - 08.2014
Hostess
Uccello’s Ristorante
08.2012 - 08.2014
Writer
Content Customs
06.2012 - 12.2012
Early /Advanced Impact Program Intern
Bethany Christian Services
05.2011 - 04.2012
Sales Associate
Bath and Body Works
06.2007 - 01.2008
Assistant Photographer/Secretary
Imaging by Eli
08.2006 - 12.2016
Praise Band Musician
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
02.2004 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Valley State University
Master of Social Work -
Grand Valley State University
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