Case Manager
Resume:
ALLEN CHILDS
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46614
******.*@*********.***
Dear Community Leader,
I am interested to contribute my expertise in forging partnerships that
lead to success. While I have served diverse populations successfully, my
distinctive passion has promoted the well-being of young individuals with
whom I have worked daily for most of the past 15 years.
In my work, I have provided intensive case management and community based
services for children, teenagers, adults, and adults with mental and
physical disabilities. To accomplish this, I communicated effectively and
solved problems as they occurred for individuals with various skill levels
and diverse backgrounds. My responsibilities have included conducting
meetings, training and supervising employees, performing assessments,
preparing treatment plan report, and interacting with clients in their
homes.
I have worked extensively with many community mental health and school
professionals in both Michigan and Indiana. During my career it has been my
goal to provide the most appropriate support system for the individuals who
need them. I am connected with an extensive network of fellow
professionals who share my commitment for success.
My experience in recreation, mental health, and education has prepared me
to contribute to your organization. At your convenience, I would welcome
an opportunity to discuss further how my skills and experience can be best
utilized in your organization.
Sincerely,
Allen Childs
Behavioral Consultant and Case Manager
Enclosure
ALLEN CHILDS
4431-1C IRISH HILLS DRIVE
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46614
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PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
. Partnered with community professionals to conduct mock
interviews, which resulted in 6 of the 12 participating students
gaining employment.
. Created a program that engaged and assisted students to become
the young adults they were meant to be while doubling the
program's size in one year.
. Supervised 15 employees and conducted annual reviews while
managing a case load of 20 clients.
. Trained new and existing employees on new company regulations.
. Coordinated the placement and job performance of 40-75 adults
with physical and emotional disabilities.
. Coordinated services, billing, counseling, report preparation
and achieved goals and objectives of clients.
. Provided distinctive experience working with mental health
clients and at-risk youth.
. Created programs for the youth and asked many community
volunteers to assist.
. Established and maintained relationships with community
volunteers.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Family and Community School Specialist (School Year Grant Program)
South Bend Community School Corporation, 12/2012-08/2013, South Bend,
IN
Created and developed a monthly group for 40 identified Title 1
Parents
Facilitated daily academic/social skills group for up to 15 5th
graders
Encourage parents to volunteer on a regular basis at the school
Appointed as the Liaison between the School and Parents/Family Members
Encourage/worked closely with parent that currently are volunteering
at the school
Partnered with local community organizations to offer
programming/mentoring for the school
Behavioral Consultant
South LaPorte County Cooperative, 08/08-08/11, LaPorte, IN
Provided case management services at 8 different schools to
youth/families
Offered Employment
skills mentoring
Appointed as the Liaison between the Schools and JSC/Courts/CPS/DCS
Instructed one on one and group social skills for students in 8
different schools K thru 12th grades
Worked with local community volunteers to assist with
programming/mentoring
Intensive Case Manager (LaPorte County Grant Program)
Swanson Center, 03/07-07/08, LaPorte, IN
Provided intensive community case management services to
youth/families
Offered job & social skills for 25 youth
Completed home and school assessments
Instructed one on one and group social skills for students ages 13-19.
Youth Specialist (Grant Program)
Lewis Cass ISD/Michigan Works, 10/05-09/06, Cassopolis, MI
Provided Social and Employment Skills to 9th-through 12th Graders
Partnered with community professionals to conduct mock interviews,
which resulted in 6 of the 12 participating students gaining
employment (employment/volunteering/colleges/internships)
Created a program that engaged and assisted students to become the
young adults they were meant to be while doubling the program's size
in one year
Worked with local community volunteers to assist with programming
Team Leader & Case Manager
Madison Center For Children, 05/97-05/99 & 12/04-10/05, Elkhart &
South Bend, IN
Provided case management services/job & employment skills training
Counseling services/Crisis Intervention
Supervised 15 employees and conducted annual reviews while managing a
case load of 20 clients.
Trained new and existing employees on new company regulations.
Worked with local community volunteers to assist with programming
Social Worker
St. Joseph Care Center, 08/03-08/04, South Bend, IN
Conducted assessments and offered community resources to 40 residents
EDUCATION: Indiana State University, Bachelor of Science, Terre Haute,
Indiana
ALLEN CHILDS
4431-1C IRISH HILLS DRIVE
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46614
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REFERENCES:
Daniel Baldwin, MSW
1813 E. Kenwood Blvd.
Milwaukee, WI. 53211
Christopher Teeple, Human Resources Generalist
Chassix-Bristol, IN
10767 Minniear Drive
Osceola, IN 46561
Rich Klemm, Director of Non-Traditional Education
Niles Community School Corporation
W-A-Y Niles Program
111 Spruce Street
Niles, MI 49120
Susan Correa, PSB
LOGAN Center
2505 E. Jefferson Street
South Bend, IN 46615
Barbara Craig, Executive Dean
Lake Michigan College
Bertrand Crossing Campus
1905 Foundation Drive
Niles, Michigan 49120
Proposal For A "Student Mentoring Program" within Alternative High Schools
in Southern Berrien County and Southwest Michigan.
I am excited to discuss with the schools a vital program that has and will
continue to improve the lives of the "at risk" youth in the alternative
schools. This program will create an exciting opportunity to develop and
enhance the following skills:
1. "Mock" Interview Skills
2. Maintaining Employment
3. How to look for employment
4. How to get employment
5. Learn positive and appropriate ways to handle conflict with peers and
supervisors
6. Daily Life Skills
7. Social Skills
8. Increase knowledge of community resources
9. Increase knowledge of Colleges in areas Michigan & Indiana
10. Career Development & Decision Making Skills
11. How to fill out applications appropriately
12. How to dress, speak, communicate, listen, proper behaviors with
employment
13. Discuss what is proper conduct within an employment setting
14. Discuss Positive Attitude in employment setting(s) and in life
15. Create Life Goals & Objective
16. Develop an understanding of the importance of graduating from high
school
17. Learn the importance of following directions
18. Positive work habits
19. Showing initiative with school work, employment, attending colleges,
etc.
20. Many, Many, More Great Ideas!
It is exciting to note in the last year that I have offered services to the
youth in Southern Berrien County (Alternative Schools-Cedar Lane, Bell,
Galien and Buchanan) we have seen the following things happen with the
youth:
1. Increase the involvement of the number of youth who chose to be
involved in the services.
2. Improve attendance in the schools with the youth that were involved
with the services.
3. Increase the number of youth who were involved and maintained
employment
within the community of Southern Berrien County.
4. Increase the number of youth who are interested in attended Four Year
Colleges,
Trade Schools, Junior Colleges, etc. Over the last year I
assisted several youth
To enroll in college and they are currently attending college
classes.
An "At Risk" Youth is defines as low income, problems at homes, lives on
their own, academic and behavioral issue, drug & alcohol problems, respect
authority, homeless, pregnant, run away, and a single parent (youth under
the age of 18) living on their own.
I am more than happy discuss this with any school staff, administrator,
school board, and any other(s) who would like additional information on
this exciting and important program to better the lives of the youth in
Michigan.
"Items:"
Assisted with college entrance
Assisted with job skills, college information, mock interviews, employment
and college searches.
Developed good relationships with colleges, alternative and regular high
schools, employers, etc in Southern Berrien County, and Southwestern
Michigan.
Outstanding relationships with youth, families, schools, colleges,
community leaders, etc.
Community Outings Colleges Trips, Five Pines,-Team Building, & Ropes
Course.
Individual Time with Youth developing and assisting with plans for the
future. Employment, Colleges, Trade Schools, etc. Open the eyes for the
future.
Attending IVY Tech State College, LMC-Niles Campus, IUSB-in the fall
September
Developing and Creating Portfolio with the youth.
Submitted By:
Allen Childs
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8/16/13
To Whom It May Concern:
RE: Letter of Reference for Allen Childs
It is a pleasure for me to write this letter of recommendation. As the
supervisory that hired you as a Case Manager at the Swanson Center, I can
personally attest to your high level of skills and passion. I have
supervised over 100 therapists and case managers and consider you one of
the best. Your devotion to your clients, strong work ethics, and
teamwork/communication skills all contribute to why I would want you on my
staff. I could always rely on you to take on new projects and follow and
follow through on getting positive results.
Please provide my contact information to anyone that may need more
information.
Daniel Baldwin, LCSW
*********@*******.***
June 18, 2013
To Whom It May Concern:
It is my pleasure to write this letter of reference for Allen Childs. I
have known and worked with Allen for less than a year where he was hired as
a Family and Community School Specialist (FACSS) for one of our Title I
schools. One of my duties as the Title I Compliance Officer is to
supervise the FACSS in our school district.
Even though our working relationship spans less than a year, I found that
Allen was a quick study and his learning curve for the complicated position
of the FACSS was commendable. Allen preformed all required Title I duties
and paperwork in a timely manner, worked diligently to secure services for
the families of identified at-risk students in his school and collaborated
well with others to obtain and provide support where needed. Allen was
instrumental in soliciting and helping to organize community involvement in
a partnership for a summer program to support student success.
In his capacity as a FACSS, Allen took pride in doing a job well. He
worked directly with students in small groups and on a one-to-one basis.
He also worked with the parents of identified at-risk students to provide
strategies on how parents could assist their children at home.
Allen is an enthusiastic, dedicated, compassionate professional and a true
advocate for children and their families. He would be a valuable asset to
your staff.
Sincerely,
Patricia A. Pittman
October 2, 2011
RE: Allen Childs
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter serves as a recommendation for Allen Childs. I have known Mr.
Childs, both professionally and personally, since 2007. I met him
initially while working in the Intensive Case Management department for
adolescents at Swanson Center in LaPorte, IN. He was a case manager and I
was a staff therapist.
Mr. Childs consistently took pride in his work and never failed to bring
compassion and dedication to each adolescent on his caseload. He
diligently advocated for them when needed, but was also able to firmly hold
them accountable as necessary. It was always clear Mr. Childs truly loved
the work and enjoyed the adolescents with whom he interacted.
I found Mr. Childs to be flexible in working with other staff members,
however, never hesitant to speak his mind in a respectful manner. As a
therapist, I experienced him as a willing collaborator in an effort to
create the best treatment approach for the client. He demonstrated
considerable knowledge of the needs of adolescents, as well as the workings
of the system, whether DCS or Probation, in which the adolescents were
placed. His ability to be diplomatic is a great asset in working both with
families, systems and with staff.
Mr. Childs was dependable. He rarely missed a day at work, often worked
later than scheduled to finish tasks, responded in a timely manner to all
communications and readily kept the team informed on any matters related to
his clients.
It is with supreme confidence I recommend Allen Childs. He will certainly
be an asset to your staff and your program. Please feel free to call me
with any questions: 219-***-****
Sincerely,
Amy F. Patterson, LCSW
August 2006
To Whom It May Concern:
Re: Allen Childs
I have had the opportunity to see WIA Youth Specialist Allen Childs at work
with the students about whom he obviously cares a great deal. Allen has
brought groups of his students to our Niles Campus at Bertrand Crossing
over the past year, and his energy and drive are what made the events
successful and enjoyable. The students obviously are able to relate well to
him and he has thoughtfully developed programs to improve their skills and
enhance their lives.
Most importantly his efforts have obviously paid off. Two of his students
are enrolled this fall in college, and accomplishments they never imagined.
I have been most impressed with his passion, dedication, and talent he has
brought to the program. His determination to see projects through, and his
phenomenal communication skills help him help people achieve great things.
Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance at 1-269-***-****
or by email at *****@*******************.***.
Sincerely,
Barbara Craig, Director
Academic and Student Services
Lake Michigan College-Bertrand Crossing
To Whom it may concern,
It is with pleasure that I write this reference letter for Allen Childs. I
have worked with Allen for 5 years in my capacity as a School Psychologist
and his as a Behavior Intervention Consultant in the public school setting.
Working with Allen was a pleasure. I was impressed with his enthusiasm,
communication skills and professional demeanor. We worked together as part
of multidisciplinary teams doing evaluations of children referred to us and
I found Allen to have good consultative skills and a team player mind-set.
I observed him to multitask effectively and be able to handle a high volume
workload. He always gave good suggestions and insights into behavioral
interventions with school age children we were assessing and displayed
extensive knowledge about related community services.
I feel Allen will be an asset to any employer he works for. He has my high
recommendation, and I am happy to furnish more details should you find that
necessary.
Sincerely,
Kelly Mittelmeier,
School Psychologist
Email: *********@***.***
To Whom It May Concern:
I had the privilege of working with Allen Childs during the 2012-2013
school year at Dickinson Fine Arts Academy. As the Media Specialist at
that school, I was able to act as Allen's mentor as he became familiar with
his new position at Dickinson.
During the time that Allen and I worked together, we spoke often about
various aspects of his job. I was able to proofread the monthly
newsletters that he created for the school, so I witnessed his creativity
and attention to detail. We discussed the students with whom he worked, so
I saw his caring and compassion. We brainstormed ideas for collaboration
with community members and activities for our students' families, so I'm
aware that he is an innovative thinker. Furthermore, we were both part of
the 5th-grade team's Success program, so I was able to see how Allen
interacts with the students in a small group setting.
Because of the skills and competencies that Allen displayed in these and
other aspects of his position, I would highly recommend him for this, or
any, job for which he might apply. He is a self-starter, a team player,
and would be an asset to your company.
If you should have further questions, please feel free to call me at 574-
287-8043 or send an email to *******@*****.***.**.**.
Sincerely,
Jenny Kruger
Media Specialist
Dickinson Intermediate Fine Arts
Academy
South Bend, IN 46628
Rae Schmiedeknecht
Administrative Secretary
South Bend Community School Corporation
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing this letter on behalf of Allen Childs. Allen worked as a
Family and Community School Specialist for SBCSC last year. I dealt with
Allen on a weekly basis. He was a hard worker, always professional,
polite, and an outgoing person. We require several documents turned in
every week; Allen had his in on time and checked with me to make sure I
received them and if I needed any additional information, I never needed to
remind him of documents that were required each week. When he had outside
contacts with the community he did not hesitate to share them with the rest
of the FACSS people so they could benefit as well. I would highly
recommend Allen for a job, he would definitely be an asset.
Sincerely,
Rae Schmiedeknecht
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