Kristy Rzepecki
***********@*****.***
Pittsburgh PA 15216
Objective: Seeking a challenging position that will draw from my
experience and allow me to utilize my expertise in the social service field
to make an immediate impact in an organization.
Experience:
10/1/06- present Great Lakes Behavioral Inst.
Pittsburgh PA
Allegheny County Department of Human Services Resource Specialist
Office of Community Relations
-Represent and promote DHS on internal and external committees to afford
DHS the opportunity to have a stronger presence in the community.
- Produce updated informational materials to be posted on line and printed
if necessary.
-Support the general work of the Office of Community Relations by
contributing to event planning, media relations, and coordination of other
services.
- Promoting and Marketing HumanServices.net, Allegheny County's resource
website within the community.
- Conduct training/information sessions for DHS staff and providers about
the availability of services throughout the community and about department
initiatives.
- Provide assistance to DHS provider staff in order for them to better
navigate through the social service systems. Answer questions about DHS
funded services and consult on a case-by-case basis regarding how DHS
services may assist.
7/05- 10/06 Cornell Abraxas
Pittsburgh PA
Senior Treatment Supervisor
- Develop and implement systems to organize and monitor work activities.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to help effectively run the
daily functions of a residential facility.
- Develop and maintain employee schedules to provide adequate clinical
coverage to ensure safety for both the clients and employees.
- Interview and select the most qualified candidate.
- Structure, implement, and facilitate new employee on-the-job training.
- Write professional development plans in conjunction with employees to aid
in their training and development.
- Conduct effective supervisory conference and performance evaluations, and
provide feedback to the employee.
- Prepare for yearly Department of Public Welfare reviews.
- Schedule team meetings, plans and implements agendas, and implement
activities in an effort to promote teamwork and communication within the
units.
- Provide ongoing effective clinical supervision to Treatment Supervisors,
Counselors, and monitor case management activities.
9/03-7/05 Cornell Abraxas Pittsburgh PA
Case Manager Supervisor
-Develop an effective case management program directly focusing on the
needs of Allegheny County clients.
-Work directly with families, Juvenile Probation, Children, Youth and
Families and State Facilities.
- Facilitate weekly team meeting with Case Manager to discuss active case
loads as well as clients being returned to the community.
- Provide aftercare planning for juveniles returning home from state
facilities using the BARJ Curriculum.
- Provide presentations for new juvenile probation officers explaining the
importance of aftercare planning.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with community based
programs.
- Attend community meetings to discuss the concerns within the community
and help troubleshoot solutions.
2/99-9/03 Great Lakes Behavioral Inst.
Pittsburgh PA
Community/School Liaison for Children, Youth and Families
- Facilitate monthly advisory board meetings with provider agencies, school
districts, and Pittsburgh Police.
- Develop positive relationships between communities and Children, Youth
and Families by working directly with the communities.
- Work directly with members of the advisory board to develop and implement
educational safety programs for school districts.
- Directly supervisor the transportation program.
- Organize events for Children, Youth and Families within the communities.
- Responsible for providing presentations to both communities and school
districts on the functions the CYF.
2/99-9/94 Cornell Abraxas
Pittsburgh PA
Counselor
- Provide individual and group counseling.
- Coordinate and implement individual treatment plans of clients on
caseload and complete all necessary paperwork needed for Department of
Public Welfare regulations.
- Maintain regular contact and communicate effectively with parent/legal
guardians, including them in the treatment planning process.
- Provide continuing care planning by making contacts to appropriate
referrals.
Computer Proficiency:
- Microsoft Office Suite 2003: Intermediate to Expert
- Electronic Communication (including email, navigating websites,
etc Expert
Education:
1990-1994 West Liberty State College West Liberty, WV
- B.S. Criminal Justice
- Credits towards Masters in Education.