KATHY BOWERS
Case Worker
PROFILE
I am a Bluefield State University graduate carrying a Bachelor of Arts with intense learning in Psychology and Sociology. Working with many children from all backgrounds as well as adults. I am skilled in Crisis Response, hands on counseling, and working with law enforcement. Skilled at guidance and support and strong communication skills.
CONTACT
PHONE:
WEBSITE:
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EMAIL:
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SKILLS
Word, Excel, Power Point
Child Behavior Modification
Crisis Intervention
CPR, First Aid
Investigations
Court Proceedings
Records Maintenance
EDUCATION
Montcalm High School
09-1984 – 05-1989
Bluefield State University
08-2014 – 04-2019
(All of my studies dealt with the behavior or individuals and the surroundings that make them who they are. Learning in depth of actions.)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Necco Foster Agency [Case worker for children]
09-2022–12-2022
Records keeping of a child
Mental Assessments @ arrival-PECFAS, CAFAS,
Done interviews with the families
Visit the homes the children were placed
Worked with the family for in-home training
Burlington United Family Services [Treatment Coordinator]
07-2021–08-2022
Mental Assessments on children
Worked with therapist in counseling the child
Advocated for the child in court many times
Traveled to numerous different counties to check the well-being of the child and family
Updated records daily with clients life in the new foster homes
Done Crisis Response when there became issues in the homes and children would run away.
Mercer County DHHR [CPS Investigations]
11-2019–07-2021
Assessed any calls of child abuse in a home
Worked with law enforcement to remove them
Testified in court on behalf of the child
Interviewed children and others who could give information about the call received
Treatment choices for young children
Would have to search, at times, to locate where a family is