kbaldwin0512@gmail.com* 668 Carter Road, Owensboro, KY 42301 * 843-592-9012

SOCIAL WORK SKILLS

ACTVE LISTENER * CRITICAL THINKER * RESEARCHER * PROTECTS HUMAN DIGNITY * SOCIAL JUSTICE* COUNSELOR * EDUCATOR * COMMUNITY NETWORKING * CASE MANAGEMENT * ADVOCATE * PERSISTANT * DRIVEN * FLEXIBLE * GRANT WRITING * PROBLEM ANALYSIS/SOLVING * BUDGET ACCOUNTABILITY * PROJECT MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR

Valued and accomplished social worker with 12 years of experience building into the lives of people of all socioeconomic backgrounds in order to improve their quality of life. Implements applied behavioral analysis. Well-rounded, encouraging, creative, and challenging. Builds clients based working relationships. Excels in creative instruction of classes and facilitating groups. Engaging speaker. Dedicated and enthusiastic. Determined to identify ways to engage the most challenging of clients. Values training and development. Instills a sense of shared purpose for bolstering confidence, and, challenging perspective to provide optimal services.

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Sociology, Charleston Southern University

Professional ExperienceTHE SALVATION ARMY, Beaufort, SC 2008-2016 Social Worker, Financial Emergency Assistance ProgramManage program determining eligibility of clients for financial assistance. Upon approval provides a 30 day time period for family unit to stabilize in order for them to investigate, pursue, and achieve long term solutions for their family.

Initiate assessment through interview process and financial analysis to determine eligibility for assistance.

Assist with rent/mortgage short term lodging utilities, food, and other basic identified needs to stabilize family unit.

Interprets client’s interactions displayed to analyze more in depth needs and link clients to community resources. Clients were seen in person or screened by phone calls.

Builds client’s confidence in improving their quality of life by reviewing budget and revitalizing it to stimulate clients in creative ways to manage resources for family sustainability.

Coordinates and supervises annual Christmas Program for children 12 years and under, alongside our agency director.

Administers the disbursement of $200,000 in emergency assistance program funds. Directs federal funding from the Emergency Food and Shelter Program of $11,000. Maintains strong relationships with private and community donors to provide continuum of

increased funds. Creates and presents annual United Way fund presentation, writes fund requests and

guides on site visit- awarded $34,000 this year.

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Collaborates in web based program, Charity Tracker, with other agencies to reduce fraud, and focus resources to eligible residents in financial need.

Berkeley Citizens, Moncks Corner, SC 2006-2008 Service CoordinatorProvided individuals, kindergartners to adults, with life -long developmental disabilities the opportunity to develop and maintain productive, self-fulfilling lives.

Supported individuals in optimal functioning diagnosed with autism, schizophrenia, mental retardation, Downs Syndrome, developmental disabilities, and other diagnosis.

Coordinated supports, services, and training to provide clients with all opportunities possible to function in society.

Participated in Individual Education Plan meetings with parents and teachers, evaluated progress with speech, occupational, ABA therapists, reviewed medical documentation from doctors, psychiatrist.

Designed annual plan based on desires of individual with diagnosis, and the outcomes they desired for their lives under the gentle guidance of family and service providers.

Responsible for the accurate billing by Medicaid regulations and procedures and was awarded for proper case documentation.

Beaufort Elementary, Beaufort, SC 2003-2006 Teacher AssistantSupervised kindergarten students under the direction of teacher.

Provided a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for children to enjoy learning at their individual pace.

Supervised children in all activities for their well-being, safety, and educational enrichment.

Developed a healthy rapport with children in order to cultivate a warm, encouraging atmosphere to teach appropriate behaviors and inappropriate, individually and with others.

EDUCATION plus EXPLORATION AND TRAVELIn these 2 years, I decided to complement my education and work experience by exploring the west coast. I drove cross country and relocated to Eugene, Oregon. I was employed at ShelterCare on PRN status for a secured psychiatric facility and a group home. As well, I was an on- site property manager at SunDial Quads, for a complex of 32 units.

Beaufort Marine Institute, Beaufort, SC 1999-2001 Educator and implemented ABA TherapyIn partnership with the Department of Juvenile Justice and having been adjudicated by the court as delinquent, teenagers were ordered to enter the residential alternative education program. Not only to prevent continuing disruptive behavior in school leading to suspension and expulsion, but to prevent truancy, dropping out, and criminal activity.

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Evaluated and studied student’s behaviors, individually, and in a small group. Reinforced positive behaviors, redirected negative.

Enforced discipline to empower student to realize there is a choice to be made and he owns it.

Built into their lives empowerment to examine what they chose to participate in that lead to their placement in program, and confidence of what behaviors will transform their lives to be productive citizens.

Launched various ways to motivate students to enhance and gain endurance for the time of placement, and make it work for them.

Instructed/facilitated Peer Counseling, a course required in program to develop decision making skills, coping skills, and discuss other topics initiated by students.

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