Direct Support Worker

KATI BURRES

York, NE *****

********@*****.***

402-***-****

Professional Summary

I am seeking a position where I can develop and excel while giving my best to an employer and the individuals that I serve. I am adaptable, interested in learning new skills, and am detailed orientated. Work Experience

Family support worker

Guardian Light Family Services-Beatrice, NE

October 2024 to Present

• Provided direct support and assistance to families in need, offering emotional guidance and practical resources

• Collaborated with social workers and other professionals to develop personalized plans for each family, addressing their unique needs and goals

• Assisted families in accessing community resources such as housing, healthcare, education, and employment services

• Conducted regular home visits to assess the well-being of families and ensure they were receiving appropriate support

• Advocated for families within the social service system, ensuring their voices were heard and their rights protected

• Facilitated parenting workshops and support groups to enhance parents' knowledge of child development, positive discipline techniques, and effective communication skills

• Supported families in developing healthy coping mechanisms for stress management through individual counseling sessions or group therapy activities

• Collaborated with schools to address educational challenges faced by children in the family unit; advocated for necessary accommodations or interventions when needed

• Maintained accurate documentation of all interactions with families including progress notes, assessments, referrals made, and outcomes achieved

• Provided crisis intervention services during emergencies or challenging situations faced by families

• Promoted cultural sensitivity by respecting diverse backgrounds of families served; adapted strategies accordingly to meet specific cultural needs

• Assessed risks within the family environment related to child safety or domestic violence; implemented appropriate interventions or referrals as necessary

• Participated in case conferences with multidisciplinary teams to discuss complex cases requiring coordinated efforts from various professionals involved in a family's care plan

• Implemented behavior management strategies tailored towards improving parent-child relationships while promoting positive discipline techniques

• Developed strong relationships with community organizations such as food banks, shelters, legal aid clinics etc., facilitating timely access to additional supports

• Coordinated transportation services for families who required assistance attending appointments or accessing community resources

• Assisted families in navigating the foster care system, providing emotional support and guidance throughout the process

• Collaborated with child welfare agencies to ensure compliance with court orders and facilitate reunification efforts when appropriate

• Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques during high-stress situations to ensure the safety and well-being of families

• Monitored progress towards established goals outlined in individualized family service plans, adjusting interventions as needed

• Conducted comprehensive assessments of family needs, strengths, and challenges to develop effective intervention plans

• Coordinated referrals to mental health services for children or parents requiring additional support

• Implemented evidence-based parenting programs such as Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) or Nurturing Parenting to enhance parental skills and promote positive parent-child relationships

• Advocated for families within educational settings by attending Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and collaborating with school staff on behalf of students' needs

• Maintained strict confidentiality regarding sensitive information shared by families, adhering to ethical guidelines at all times

Tugger Driver/Machinist

Kawasaki Motors-Lincoln, NE

May 2020 to May 2024

Operated tugger for ATV4 line, ensuring timely delivery of 750 & 800 small parts, enhancing workflow. Substitute tugger driver for ATV2, maintaining operational efficiency during staff shortages. Worked on ATV4 assembly line, contributing to production targets and maintaining quality standards. Managed press machines on ATV1, ensuring proper function and finalizing parts for assembly. Improved press machine operations, reducing downtime and increasing production rate. Personal Caregiver

In-home Health Aide-York, NE

July 2017 to May 2020

Assist clients with daily tasks including dressing, grooming, and personal care Provide housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, serving, and kept a tidy, organized and clean environment.

Transport clients to medical appointments, grocery stores, and leisure activities, and providing proper

& precise timely arrivals.

Administer medications and monitor vital signs, recording & logging accurate health management. Regularly maintain outdoor activities like gardening, watering plants, and routinely weeding and mowing. Residential Home Cleaner

Independent Contractor-York, NE

May 2016 to May 2018

Cleaned high-end homes, ensuring spotless and organized rooms for client satisfaction. Implement eco-friendly solutions, reducing chemical usage and improving air quality. Coordinate with homeowners to address specific needs, adapting techniques to preferences, and accommodate individual preferences & schedules

Assess and prioritize tasks, optimizing time management. Consistently received positive feedback, actively listened to specific needs & wants, augmenting the number of clients

Optimized cleaning processes, boosting efficiency while maintaining superior quality. Education

Social Science (Bachelor of Arts)

Ashford University-Clinton, IA

September 2010 to December 2012

Some college

High school diploma or GED

Skills

• Presentation skills

• Computer literacy

• Phone communication

• Creativity Reliability

• Interviewing

• Climbing

• Tooling

• Meal Preparation

• Phone etiquette

• Machining

• Cold calling

• iOS (10+ years)

• Blueprint reading (4 years)

• Technical Proficiency

• Behavioral health

• Customer service (4 years)

• Food safety

• Windows

• Telemarketing (10+ years)

• Medical records

• Media sales

• Assembly (5 years)

• Home Care

• CGMP

• Driving (10+ years)

• Outbound sales (10+ years)

• Merchandising

• Microsoft Excel

• CNC (2 years)

• Experience with children (10+ years)

• Typing (10+ years)

• Calipers

• Delivery Driver Experience (5 years)

• Hand tools

• EHR systems

• Sales support

• Time management

• Fact checking

• Pest control

• Basic math

• Food safety management

• Robotic welding

• Microsoft PowerPoint (7 years)

• Mechanical knowledge

• Debits & credits

• Supervising experience

• Machining tools

• Grocery store

• Microsoft Outlook

• Data management

• Commercial driving

• Processing cash transactions

• Machine maintenance

• Residential Cleaning

• Plastics injection molding

• Continuous improvement

• Milling machines

• Trustworthiness Compassion

• Soldering

• Assistant manager experience

• Program management

• Telecommunication

• Direct sales

• Carpentry

• Warehouse experience

• Automotive diagnostics

• Math

• Aluminum

• Outbound calling

• Logistics

• Sales

• Equipment repair

• Industrial equipment

• Classroom management

• Front desk

• Writing skills

• Electrical troubleshooting

• B2B

• Teamwork Flexibility

• Data mining

• Databases

• Workplace health and safety regulatory compliance

• Grammar Experience

• Working with people with developmental disabilities (10+ years)

• Adaptability Learning

• Casino

• Pallet jack

• Precision measuring instruments

• Forklift

• Industrial maintenance

• Productivity software

• Office experience

• Power tools

• Load & Unload (5 years)

• Electrical experience

• Ladder climbing (10+ years)

• Conflict management

• Ethernet

• Lawn care

• Case Management

• CNC programming

• Operating systems

• Word processing

• Micrometer

• Training & development

• Communication skills (10+ years)

• Mechanical troubleshooting

• Leadership

• Mechanic experience

• Microsoft Word

• Materials handling

• Budgeting

• Administrative experience

• Delivery Driving

• Project management

• Quality assurance

• Computer networking

• Medical terminology

• Proofreading

• Data entry

• Assisted living

• Assembly Loading & Unloading

• Organizational skills

• Teaching

• Computer operation

• Crisis intervention

• Microsoft Dynamics 365

• Quality control

• Schematics

• Programmable logic controllers

• Tutoring

• Applied behavior analysis

• Microsoft Office

• Pricing

• Manufacturing company experience

• Software troubleshooting

• Negotiation

• Training

• ADLs

• Customer support

• Computer skills

• Working with high schoolers

• Industrial equipment troubleshooting

• Patient service

• Individual / group counseling

• Environmental compliance

• Welding

• B2B sales

• Lean manufacturing

• Shipping & receiving (4 years)

• Problem-solving Attention to detail

• Manufacturing

• Detail-oriented Communication

• Research

• Team development

• Food preparation

• Maintenance

• Management

• Construction

• Safety plans

• Analysis skills

• Prospecting

• Plumbing

• Packaging

• GMP

• Heavy lifting

• Outside sales

• AutoCAD

• Microsoft Outlook Calendar

• Android (10+ years)

• Team management

• Factory

• Visual merchandising

• Press brake machine (4 years)

• Food service management

Languages

• English

Certifications and Licenses

Driver's License

First Aid Certification

QIDP Certification

CPR Certification

Non-CDL Class C

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