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Supervisor Mental Health

Location:
Coffeyville, KS
Posted:
October 30, 2014

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Kimberly Hope Middleton (Murphy)

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Coffeyville, Kansas 67337

620-***-**** (cell)

E-mail: acgj02@r.postjobfree.com

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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

620-***-****

Kathy Jo Wofford, personal friend

620-***-****

Kim Nading, personal friend

3330 Pefley, Parsons, Kansas 67357

620-***-****

Renee Pierce, previous co-worker

Parsons State Hospital and Training Center, 2601 Gabriel, Parsons, Kansas

67357

620-***-**** x1779

Brenda Stoneberger, personal friend

620-***-****



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