PATRICIA A. NIMMO
Email: ********@*****.***
STRENGTHS
I’m successful in identifying the needs of high-risk individuals and implementing effective ways of assuring those needs are met. I am passionate about advocating for individuals and families as they become empowered while being self-sufficient and independent
EDUCATION
MSW University of Missouri / KCMO 5/2013
BSW Park University / Parkville MO 5/2012
BS “Social Psychology” Park University / KCMO 12/2010
AA “Child Development” MCC / KCMO 5/2007
Child Care Development KC Vocational Center / KCMO 5/1987
Diploma Central High School / KCMO 5/1987
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2007-2023 Executive Director for Faith’s Haven Center Inc. “Overseeing mission, vision and strategy of agency while maintaining financial budget.” Providing initial treatment planning
and assessment of client’s needs.
2003-2023 Program Coordinator for Patty’s Family Center Non Profit “Treatment Coordinator Harvesters liaison, Training facilitator”
2020-2021 Quality Assurance Consultant for ABLE Independent Care
“Providing monitoring to ensure program/state compliance”
2014-2015 Licensure for Midwest Foster Care & Adoption Association
“Conduct Home Studies/Assessments”
2001-2007 Co-Director of Patty Cakes Nursery and Educational Center “Supervised staff, conducted staff meetings, enrolled students”
1998-2002 Certified Trainer for Children’s Division Stars Program “Facilitated training to potential foster and adoptive parents”
1999-2008 Licensed Treatment Provider for Department of Mental Health ‘Provided 24 hour care for emotionally disturbed youth”
1998-1999 Respite Home for Kansas City Regional Center “Provided professional in-home care for high risk children”
MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
Active Board Member of “Learn A Lot Academy”
Member of “Women of Purpose” Organization
Medication Administration Level I.
Certified Trainer for National Training & Development Curriculum for Foster/Adoptive Parents
Trained in CPI/Non Violent Crisis Intervention
Certified CPR/First Aid Instructor
Certified Stretch & Flexibility Coach
*References available upon request* (as of 1/24 )