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Wendy Kiser

Waxhaw,NC

Summary

Experienced career coach with a proven track record of success in providing comprehensive career coaching, professional guidance, and unwavering support to young adults. Possesses expertise in recruitment for all college programs, ensuring the perfect match between students and educational institutions. Extensive skills in educational and career coaching, adept at collaborating with community resources and educational partners to maximize opportunities for growth and development. Known for a strong focus on organization and meticulous attention to detail, enabling seamless coordination of multiple tasks and competing priorities within fast-paced environments.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

NC Reach/ETV Program Coordinator

Foster Care to Success
04.2008 - Current
  • Provide academic coaching and case management to young adults participating in NC Reach and ETV Programs through monthly communication and campus visits.
  • Assess and monitor personal, academic, and financial needs of students to support post-secondary educational progress and credential completion.
  • Support young adults development of life, academic, and employability skills using strengths-based approach.
  • Work with students identify barriers, problem solve, and connect with campus and community resources.
  • Serve as program and student liaison to Universities and Community Colleges within designated region of North Carolina.
  • Facilitate training sessions for youth and stakeholders to enhance awareness of NC Reach and ETV Programs and on topics related to college and career success.
  • Collaborate with DSS, foster and adoptive parents, and other stakeholders to support students success.
  • Document all communication with students in FC2S data management system.

Foster Care Social Worker

Carolina Family Connections
04.2008 - 11.2011
  • Supported foster parents and provided case management services, including development of care plans for young adults and advocating for children's needs.
  • Facilitated monthly meetings with children, foster families and social workers.
  • Attended court hearings, CFT's, IEP's, and school meetings.
  • Ensured compliance with state standards and maintenance of client files.
  • Assisted with organization and planning of special events.

LINKS Coordinator

Iredell County Department Of Social Services
01.2003 - 04.2008
  • Maintained caseload of young adults that aged out of foster care or discharged from DSS custody.
  • Supported development of independent living skills to promote successful transitions to young adulthood.
  • Assessed student needs to create plan with youth or young adult based on students interests, goals and their responsibilities for fulling their plan to reach positive outcomes.
  • Facilitated group activities for youth ages 13 to 21 enrolled in LINKS program.
  • Completed LINKS surveys and agency plans for NC State Coordinator

Foster Care Social Worker

Lutheran Family Services
04.1998 - 01.2003
  • Supervised foster families with HIV/Medically Fragile children and provided case management services.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans and supervised implementations of plans
  • Made referrals for children that were in need of special services. Attended court hearings, IEP and school meetings.
  • Supported DSS and Program Director with admission/discharge of youth.
  • Maintained client files and participated in QA reviews every quarter
  • Ensured foster families remained in compliance with state standard
  • Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work -

University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Skills

  • Effective written communication
  • Crisis response coordination
  • Career development guidance
  • Detail-oriented
  • Effective communication
  • Navigating financial aid options
  • Case management
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Navigating higher education systems
  • Experience in virtual collaboration
  • Facilitation of training sessions
  • Strengths-focused coaching

Timeline

NC Reach/ETV Program Coordinator

Foster Care to Success
04.2008 - Current

Foster Care Social Worker

Carolina Family Connections
04.2008 - 11.2011

LINKS Coordinator

Iredell County Department Of Social Services
01.2003 - 04.2008

Foster Care Social Worker

Lutheran Family Services
04.1998 - 01.2003

Bachelor of Social Work -

University of North Carolina At Charlotte

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