WENDY KISER
Social Worker
Waxhaw,NC
Summary
Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Expertise in providing case management services. Detailed organizer that excels in fast-paced environments and relates well with diverse group of people.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
NC Reach/ETV Program Coordinator
Foster Care To Success
Cleveland, Ohio
05.2011 - Current
- Provide case management to former foster youth that are part of the NC Reach and ETV Programs
- Document all communication with students in FC2S EMS system, provide guidance and referral services to students for academic, personal and social needs
- Monitor and support students’ academic progress
- Meet with students on campus
- Serve as a program and student liaison to the State Universities and Community Colleges within the incumbent’s designated region
- Provide training sessions and market the program to enhance public awareness of NC Reach and ETV Programs
- Assisted with interviewing and training for new employees.
Carolina Family Connections
Charlotte, NC
11.2009 - 05.2011
- Supervised foster families, making sure they remain in compliance with state standards and regulations
- Provided case management to foster children placed in our foster homes
- Responsible for attending court hearings, IEP’s, school meetings, facilitating Plan of cares and advocating for children’s needs
- Responsible for maintaining client files to meet state standards
- Assisted with organization and planning of special events for our agency.
Orphan Foundation of America
Sterling, VA
04.2008 - 11.2009
- Provided case management to former foster youth attending a NC College for the NC Reach Program
- Documented all contacts with students in OFA EMS system, provided guidance and referral services to students for academic, personal and social needs
- Monitored and supported students’ academic progress
- Serve as a program and student liaison to the State Universities and Community Colleges within the incumbent’s designated region
- Provided training sessions and marketed the program to enhance public awareness of NC Reach Programs.
Iredell County Department of Social Services
Statesville, N.C.
01.2003 - 04.2008
- Maintained a caseload of youth/young adults that have aged out of foster care or discharged from DSS custody
- Taught independent living skills and utilized LINKS special funds to promote self-sufficiency
- Facilitated group activities for youth ages 13 to 21 enrolled in the LINKS program
- Completed LINKS surveys and agency plans for the NC State Coordinator.
Home Social Worker, Case Manager
Lutheran Family Services
Charlotte, N.C.
04.1998 - 01.2003
- Worked in conjunction with DSS and Program Director with admissions and discharges
- Attended court hearings, IEP’s and school meetings
- Advocated for children to ensure basic needs were met
- Developed individualized treatment plans for each client and supervised implementations of the plans
- Responsible for client files and participated in QA reviews every quarter
- As a Foster Care, , responsibilities ranged from supervising HIV/Medically Fragile foster families and provided case management to foster children placed in their homes
- Made referrals for children that were in need of special services
- Ensured that foster families remain in compliance with state standards and regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of North Carolina
Skills
Effective Communication Skills
Work Availability
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Timeline
NC Reach/ETV Program Coordinator
Foster Care To Success
05.2011 - Current
Carolina Family Connections
11.2009 - 05.2011
Orphan Foundation of America
04.2008 - 11.2009
Iredell County Department of Social Services
01.2003 - 04.2008
Home Social Worker, Case Manager
Lutheran Family Services
04.1998 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of North Carolina
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