Services Project

KENDRA R. REID

**** ******* ***** **** **, North Charleston, SC 29418 843-***-****

abk69i@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position that will offer a variety of challenges and

responsibilities where my experiences, skills, and education can be fully

utilized.

EXPERIENCE

2010-Present

Lead Clinical Specialist, The Bair Foundation-Charleston, SC

Managing a caseload of foster children acting as a resource to the child

and foster family and serving as a liaison among the biological family, the

referring agency and the child.

2008-2010

Human Services Specialist II, Department of Social Services-North

Charleston, SC

Investigated and assessed allegations of abuse and neglect to children;

developed interventions with families to address risks and needs for

families at risk; coordinated appropriate services with providers for

families to promote positive parenting, self sufficiency, and safe and

stable home environments free from substance abuse and violence.

2006-2008

Patient Care Advocate, Odyssey Healthcare of Charleston-Charleston, SC

Communicated via letter and telephone to patients with referred appointment

times and locations

Assisting nurses and certified nursing assistants with scheduling

Entered data of referral appointments for tracking purposes

Answered a multi-line telephone system, filed, and made administrative

copies

Established patients' confidentiality, served as a liaison while

communicating to physicians and administrative office personnel pertaining

to the patients' information

Maintained company records according to company polices and procedures

2006-2007

Group Project Researcher (Action Research project through Springfield

College)-North Charleston, SC

Designed and implemented a self esteem building program with teenage girls

at the center

Attended, presented, and completed necessary documentation for group team

meetings

Wrote meeting minutes and reports for scheduled meeting, activities, and

outside contacts in accordance to specified standards and time scale

Conducted interviews with the teenage girls and staff members at the center

to review the girls' situation

Enhanced team building exercises, promoted life-skills, taught social

skills

Discussed behavior responsibility, motivation, and attitudes in order to

achieve re-directive behavior

Served as a liaison with community based organizations and partnerships

Recognized individuals within the center upon the completion of significant

accomplishments

2004-2005

Clinical Counselor, Department of Mental Health-North Charleston, SC

Documenting client behaviors from school and home base visit

Assisting in psychosocial assessments for clients in facilities

2001-2001

Transportation Worker (summer intern), Department of Social Services-

Charleston, SC

Transporting clients to scheduled appointments

Assist case managers with clients

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Human Services Master of Science in Human

Services

Springfield College, Springfield, MA Springfield College,

Springfield, MA

Bestowed: December 2007 Bestowed: December 2009

GPA: 3.3 GPA: 3.3

CERTIFICATION

Human Services-Board Certified Practitioner

July 2010

SKILLS

Experience in working with diverse cultural, ethnic, and economic issues

within the community. Excellent personal motivation with a proven ability

to build and work collaboratively in a strong team-based environment.

Strong ability to empathize with clients' situation. Comfortable with

public speaking. Ability to balance multiple tasks and juggle

responsibilities. Detailed oriented. Ability to maintain high level of

confidentiality. Experienced in Power Point, Publisher, Word/Word, Excel,

and Access. Ability to type 60 wpm.

ORGANIZATIONS

Gamma Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated

REFRENCES

Available upon request

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