Kimberly Hope Middleton (Murphy)
Coffeyville, Kansas 67337
620-***-**** (cell)
E-mail: acgj02@r.postjobfree.com
620)
Objective
Team player seeking a position in a team oriented environment that offers
an opportunity to use guidance and resource knowledge in assisting
individuals in acquiring greater control of their lives, connecting these
individuals with support and services, being an advocate for each
individual, and guiding individuals with problem-solving techniques and
coping strategies.
Summary of Qualifications
. Organized, motivated, and dedicated with a positive attitude, able to
meet deadlines
. Works well in a challenging environment
. Works well on own or as a team player
. Case Management experience
o Intake and assessment experience
. Experience in determining needs and strengths of families
. Experience in making referrals to assist families with
their needs
. Interaction with community agencies, schools, law
enforcement, court systems, and mental health services
. Experience developing case plans to determine goals and
outcomes
. Experience with providing documentation of cases, verbal
and written communication with appropriate agencies
. Non-judgmental attitude, listening skills, understanding of
poverty
o Experience working with hostile and angry individuals
o Experience working with individuals with Developmental
Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Mental Illness, Elderly, and
Children population
. Experience working with Community Developmental Disabilities
Organizations (CDDO) and community agencies to secure placement for
individuals
. Clean driving record
. Computer Experience, Experience with fax machine and copier
Work History
Good Samaritan Center 709 Leawood Drive, Parsons, Kansas 67357
Resident Care Coordinator 620-***-****
Supervisor: Joanna Wilson July 2013 to present
Nursing Home. Admission and Discharge of residents, completing social
histories, assessments, and care plans; assisting in recreational, mental,
and physical needs; working with families in problem solving and coping
skills; conducting abuse/neglect investigations within the facility;
implementing resources for residents in the facility upon their return
home.
Department For Children and Families 200 Arco Place, Suite 220,
Independence, KS.
Social Work Specialist 620-***-****; 620-***-****
Supervisor: Nancy Kubler February 2013 to July 2013
Investigations of child abuse/neglect; testifying at court hearings;
assessing strengths and needs within families; crisis intervention; working
closely with law enforcement, schools, and mental health services; working
with children in need of care and their families; working with families who
are placed under the supervision of the court
Department For Children and Families
Social Work Specialist 785-***-****
Supervisor: Candace Moten, August 2012 to February 2013
Initiating the Alternative Response Service program for Labette,
Montgomery, and Cherokee counties using Solution-Based Case Management.
This program is no longer in existence.
Residential Treatment Center of Southeast Kansas
Case Management 620-***-**** x1752
Supervisor: Mike Dixon April 7, 2009 to January 2010
Providing case management services in the community to individuals with
developmental disabilities/ Intellectual Disabilities. This was a part time
evening job with a small caseload.
Parsons State Hospital & Training Center 2601 Gabriel, Parsons,
Kansas 67357
Social Worker Specialist 620-***-****
Supervisor: Karen VanLeeuwen March 2006 to August 2012
Social Work in working with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and
Sexual Offenses; Working with children who have autism. Attend group
sessions, provide support, represent residents from a Human Rights
perspective; interact with guardians, families, and residents; provide
crisis intervention, as needed; Advocate for residents; Human Rights
Representative for one cottage; Adult Self Advocacy Advisor and "Monthly
Buzz" Newsletter Sponsor; work closely with the cottage psychologist and
Cottage QMHP; provide transportation, as needed, for home visits;
facilitation of community placement when resident moves into the community
setting and assuring all supports and services are in place to meet that
resident's needs. Attended Partners in Policymaking for individuals with
disabilities for three years. Attended conferences and presented
information related to the Partners in Policymaking and the Adult Self
Advocacy Group. Worked with Money Follows the Person, as most of our
discharged residents qualified for this grant.
Social and Rehabilitation Services 215 E. Maple, Columbus, Kansas,
66725
Social Worker 620-***-****
Supervisor: Bill Carter April 2004 to March 2006
Investigations of child abuse/neglect; testifying at court hearings;
assessing strengths and needs within families; crisis intervention; working
closely with law enforcement, schools, and mental health services; working
with children in need of care and their families; working with families who
are placed under the supervision of the court
Coffeyville Regional Medical Center 1400 W. Fourth, Coffeyville, Kansas
67337
Social Worker 620-***-****
Supervisor: Ron Redrick January 2002 to July 2003
Behavioral Heath Unit. Worked with individuals that were mentally ill by
assisting them with their stressors, providing support, and arranging
discharge plans with outside facilities. Assessing and reporting to the
psychiatrist. This unit is no longer in existence.
Education
Pittsburg State University
22 Hours completed in Masters of Human Resource Development
Pittsburg State University 103 E. Cleveland, Pittsburg, Kansas
66762
Graduated May 1996 620-***-****
Bachelor of Science, major in Social Work; major in Psychology
Social Work, gpa 3.8
Psychology, gpa 4.0
Allen County Community College 1801 N. Cottonwood, Iola, Kansas
66749
Graduated May 1994 620-***-****
Associates in Art
Certificates and Licenses
Licensed Social Worker in the State of Kansas
Honors and Awards
Voted "Outstanding Senior" in the Social Work Program, May 1996
In numerous Honor Societies, including Social Work, while attending
college
Additional Information
Initiated new programs for non traditional students while employed at
PSU
Have participated in Mother to Mother Ministry, Pittsburg, Kansas
Volunteered at Safe House, Pittsburg, Kansas
Presented Rights and Responsibilities at the ELP gathering, Des
Moines, Iowa
Presented Rights and Responsibilities/Partners in Policymaking, Kansas
City, Kansas Sponsor for the Adult Self Advocacy Group and Newsletter
Human Rights Representative at Parsons State Hospital
REFERENCES
Dr. Mike Dixon, co-worker (previous supervisor)
Parsons State Hospital and Training Center, 2601 Gabriel, Parsons, Kansas
67357
Kathy Jo Wofford, personal friend
Kim Nading, personal friend
3330 Pefley, Parsons, Kansas 67357
Renee Pierce, previous co-worker
Parsons State Hospital and Training Center, 2601 Gabriel, Parsons, Kansas
67357
620-***-**** x1779
Brenda Stoneberger, personal friend