Kimara Shynett
social work
Tampa,FL
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Highly communicative individual identifies issues and make the best decisions regarding course of treatment. Disciplined Caseworker with expertise in data confidentiality and client education and promoting experience working with culturally diverse families. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Skills
- Case Planning and Management
- Community Organization
- Communicating with Patient Families
- Client Guidance
- Program Options
- Office Cleaning
- Resource Referrals
- Case Notes
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Case Support
- Quality Assurance
- Confidential Case Documentation
- Team Meetings
- Patient Records
- Crisis Situations
- Development Activities
- Customer Satisfaction
- Counseling Services
- HIPAA Compliance
- Prepare Budgets
- Professional Relationships
- Accurate Documentation
- Compliance Issues
- Relationship Issues Management
- Set Organizational Policies
- Patient Assessments
- Great Communication Skills
- Research
- Generate Reports
- Emergency Response
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- BLS
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of South Florida
Tampa, FLWork History
Family Advocate
Metropolitan ministries
Tampa, FL
02.2023 - Current
- Managed heavy caseload using well-developed time management, organizational and task prioritization skills.
- Visited homes of families and maintained appropriate contact as directed by agency procedures.
- Collaborated with families to assist in growth, development and education to increase potential.
- Identified available community resources and programs for families of disabled children.
- Observed security measures to maintain confidentiality and restrict access by unauthorized individuals.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
Family Service Worker
Eckerd Connects
Tampa, FL
08.2019 - 11.2023
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
- Used interactive visuals and static worksheets to teach each student algebra and writing techniques.
- Introduced students to concepts in algebra and reading to encourage recall of educational content.
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
Tampa, FL
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Regulated vehicle and pedestrian traffic onto building grounds.
- Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
Patient Access Representative
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, FL
10.2017 - 08.2019
- Secured patient information and confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA privacy rule standards to protect patient's privacy.
- Collected and entered patient demographic and insurance data into computer database to establish patient's medical record.
- Stayed calm under pressure to and successfully dealt with difficult situations.
- Obtained patient's insurance information and determined eligibility for benefits for specific services rendered.
- Received patient deductibles and co-pay amounts and discussed options to satisfy remainder of patient financial obligations.
- Performed patient scheduling and registration functions to serve as initial contact point for medical office visits.
- Utilized knowledge of electronic medical record systems and medical terminology to perform diverse data entry tasks.
- Identified insurance payment sources and listed payers in proper sequence to establish chain of payment.
92A AUTOMATED LOGISTICS SPECIALIST
US Army Reserve
Orlando, FL
06.2012 - 11.2017
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments to maintain schedules.
- Tracked supply, equipment and product inventory quantities to maintain necessary levels.
- Managed and tracked package transfers such as bills of lading, delivery receipts, packing lists and load tags.
- Built long-term relationships due to prompt and courteous service.
- Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Issued timely and accurate responses to both internal and external inquiries.
- Oversaw every phase of supply chain, from purchase order to delivery to invoicing, targeting 100% end-user satisfaction.
- Coordinated with freight forwarder to provide vendor shipping details and obtain shipping updates.
- Achieved team goals by guiding employees in coordinating and deploying best practices.
- Coordinated shipping requests for expedited delivery and documented accurately to achieve correct billing.
- Conducted investigations to resolve issues related to logistics and cargo movements.
Youth Care Worker
ALPHA HOUSE
Tampa, FL
12.2013 - 09.2017
- Assisted youth with obtaining resources such as food, clothing and shelter.
- Utilized system model to teach youth life skills in accordance with individualized treatment plans.
- Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions.
- Aided with crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and offering peer counseling.
- Evaluated needs of youth and outlined measures to address.
- Assisted in proper evacuation of youth during emergency situations such as inclement weather.
- Liaised with parents of youth and community leaders to organize youth empowerment programs and activities.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Substituted in absence of teachers during school hours.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Attended Handle With Care trainings to enhance staff and youth safety during physical intervention.
- Attended treatment team meetings to discuss youth's mental and behavioral progress.
Timeline
Family Advocate
Metropolitan ministries
02.2023 - Current
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
01.2020 - 01.2023
Family Service Worker
Eckerd Connects
08.2019 - 11.2023
Patient Access Representative
Moffitt Cancer Center
10.2017 - 08.2019
Youth Care Worker
ALPHA HOUSE
12.2013 - 09.2017
92A AUTOMATED LOGISTICS SPECIALIST
US Army Reserve
06.2012 - 11.2017
- JLD high lift certificate
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of South Florida
Similar Profiles
Jiya MadirajuJiya Madiraju
Volunteer at Metropolitan MinistriesVolunteer at Metropolitan Ministries
Valarie WilliamsValarie Williams
Community Case Manager at Metropolitan MinistriesCommunity Case Manager at Metropolitan Ministries
Gia ParkerGia Parker
Intake Specialist at Metropolitan MinistriesIntake Specialist at Metropolitan Ministries