Kathryn Brayer
Independence
Summary
Dedicated worker in the social services field offering 12 years of case management. Offering comprehensive background in social services and child welfare, as well as strong interpersonal, organizational and computer skills. Builds client rapport and assesses needs to provide appropriate resources.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Engagement Specialist Supervisor
Crittenton Children’s Center
03.2021 - Current
- Supervisor to the team of 6 individuals who supervise the supervised parent-child visits and parenting education sessions
- Organizing workflow and ensuring that employees understand their duties or delegated task
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Monitoring employee productivity and providing constructive feedback and coaching
- Managed program budget effectively, ensuring the proper allocation of funds towards various initiatives.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Enhanced family engagement by designing and implementing targeted outreach initiatives.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through regular surveys and feedback, adjusting strategies as needed to maximize impact.
Foster Care Case Manager
Crittenton Children’s Center
10.2016 - 03.2021
- Developed strong rapport with clients, maintaining regular communication and offering guidance throughout their time in the foster care system.
- Collaborated with community members to develop and implement service initiatives.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
- Created and updated systems of organization for case service plans and court reports.
- Enhanced family stability by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized service plans.
- Strengthened child-parent relationships through facilitating supervised visitations and providing support during reunification processes.
Permanency Case Manager
Diakon Adoption and Foster Care
03.2015 - 07.2016
- Help children and families establish permanency through adoption
- Worked with kinship families and traditional foster families
- Worked with families to find community resources such as therapy, food banks, and behavioral support, and educational support
- Supervised foster care/pre-adoptive placements on a monthly basis
- Collaborated with the agencies with custody
- Testified in court about the placement of children in pre-adoptive homes
- Infant and Child CPR/First Aid Certified - American Heart Association expires 7/2017.
- Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
Case Manager
Comcare Children's Services
11.2013 - 07.2014
- Provided services such as: Psychosocial Rehabilitation Individual, Psychosocial Rehabilitation Group (ages 3 to 18), Attendant Care, Community Psychiatric Services and Treatment, and Targeted Case Management
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely
- CPI certified - Crisis Prevention Institute: trained in safe management of disruptive and assertive behaviors
- CPR/First Aid Certified (as of December 2013).
- Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs and formulate tailored support strategies.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
6th Grade Special Education Teacher
Salina South Middle School (USD 305)
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Taught Modified Math, Modified English, Modified Reading and resource to students with Learning Disabilities and Behavioral Disorders
- Managed a caseload of 20 students, while also teaching 6 classes a day
- Supervised 4 Para-Educators
- Scheduled and held IEP meetings
- Created IEP documents with team collaboration.
Special Education Paraeducator
Salina South Middle School (USD 305)
01.2012 - 05.2012
- One on One assistance to Children with Severe and Profound Disabilities
- Assisted in teacher related activities.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO05.2025
Bachelor of Science in Education - Middle School Education With A Minor in Math
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri12.2011
Skills
- Needs Assessment
- Cultural Competency
- Parent Education
- Family Advocacy
- Team Collaboration
- Case Management
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Project Management
- Time Management
- Group Facilitation
- Program Evaluation
- Problem Solving
Certification
- National Child Passenger Safety Technician, Safe Kids Worldwide - June 2022 - June 2024
Timeline
Family Engagement Specialist Supervisor
Crittenton Children’s Center
03.2021 - Current
Foster Care Case Manager
Crittenton Children’s Center
10.2016 - 03.2021
Permanency Case Manager
Diakon Adoption and Foster Care
03.2015 - 07.2016
Case Manager
Comcare Children's Services
11.2013 - 07.2014
6th Grade Special Education Teacher
Salina South Middle School (USD 305)
08.2012 - 05.2013
Special Education Paraeducator
Salina South Middle School (USD 305)
01.2012 - 05.2012
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Bachelor of Science in Education - Middle School Education With A Minor in Math
University of Central Missouri
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