Human Services Case Management
Resume:
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KATHLEEN BELT *** Custer St.
Sandusky, MI. ***71
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position where I can utilize my interpersonal, assessment, engagement and organizational skills and experi-
ence.
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EDUCATION
Baker College of Port Huron, Bachelors Degree in Human Services, Graduated Cum Laude, March 2011
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EXPERIENCE
FOSTER CARE SPECIALIST, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, SANDUSKY, MI. APRIL 2013 -
CURRENT
Full time foster care specialist averaging a caseload size of 12 direct cases and 15 Private Agency Foster Care cases,
while maintaining SOP’s of 100%. Used MiTeam and Crucial Accountability skills to assess and engage families in effec-
tive permanency plans.
Monitor Private Agency Foster Care cases to ensure timeliness of reports, documentation and required policy guidelines
are met.
Developed excellent working relationships with the local court system and the Prosecuting Attorney to ensure child safe-
ty.
Complete 32 hours of ongoing training focusing on child welfare services.
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ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS WORKER, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, SANDUSKY, MI.
OCTOBER 2011 - APRIL 2013
Managed a caseload of 400-600 families with various needs.
Attended to individual client needs.
Remained calm responding timely in emergency situations to provide needed services of food, heat, clothing and shel-
ter.
Continued to obtain knowledge concerning Michigan state policies regarding state assistance.
Maintained an excellent SOP % ongoing.
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SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, SANILAC SCHOOL DISTRICT, SANDUSKY, MI DECEMBER 2009 - OCTO-
BER 2011
Taught in various classroom settings for grades K-12 in a variety of subjects.
Taught in special education and alternative education classrooms.
Developed excellent working relationships with several area school, their administration, parents and youth.
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YOUTH DIRECTOR, BEACON YOUTH CENTER, SANDUSKY, MI JULY 2009 - JULY 2010
Designed and organized activities for 20-25 middle school aged children.!
Designed fundraising strategies and performed public speaking arrangements at various community organizations.!
Researched and wrote grant proposals to receive funding to support the youth program with equipment and needed
supplies. !
!Recruited and educated adult and teen volunteers. !
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KATHLEEN BELT 268 Custer St.
Sandusky, MI. 48471
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INTERNSHIPS
KIDS CONNECTION, SANDUSKY, MI APRIL 2008 - JUNE 2008
Volunteered 125 hours !
Worked in a drug prevention program focus group with adults and teens. !
Assisted in fundraising events.!
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SANILAC COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION, SANDUSKY, MI APRIL 2009 - JUNE 2009
Volunteered 125 hours!
Hands on experience meeting with the juveniles and their families!
Observed intake meetings with the Referee!
Wrote case notes for use by the court system!
Observed the Juvenile Probation format!
Observed court hearings!
Conducted routine home visits!
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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, SANDUSKY, MI APRIL 2010 - JUNE 2010
Volunteered 125 hours!
Accompanied Protective Service Workers to a variety of home visits.!
Transported juveniles to detention centers.!
Visited juveniles in treatment centers!
Viewed previous cases to gain a better understanding of the needs for families served and the types of services avail-
able. !
Filed case information!
Observed parental visitation and provided case notes to foster care workers to utilize in ensuring child safety and reports
to the court. !
Observed court hearings!
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Additional Experience!
FUND COMMITTEE MEMBER
Organized events to contribute to local community. !
Organized fundraisers to assist children and families in need. !
Organized events focusing on employee moral. !
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YOUTH LEADER LIFE SONG CHURCH
Organized a schedule for a team of volunteers!
Counseled teenagers with a wide range of needs. !
Organized events for a large group of teens and adults.!
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FOSTER PARENTING
Assist in teaching the Foster Parent PRIDE Training for future foster parents.!
Completed PRIDE training. !
Became a licensed foster parent. !
Fostered children and completed the adoption process.
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