Amanda Kramer

Planned in-home lessons and activities based on researched based Growing Great Kids curriculum and Healthy Families America model.

Conducted assessments and screenings periodically and made referrals when needed.

Communicated with families to identify areas of need to better connect families to resources.

Documented observations and family information in a timely manner.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Kansas Children’s Service League- Family Support Specialist December 2017 – Present

Planned in-home lessons and activities based on researched based Growing Great Kids curriculum and Healthy Families America model.

Conducted assessments and screenings periodically and made referrals when needed.

Communicated with families to identify areas of need to better connect families to resources.

Documented observations and family information in a timely manner.

Children's Division- Children's Service Worker II June 2016 - November 2017

Investigated allegations of child abuse and neglect.

Testified on behalf of minors and provided court with documentation of investigation.

Ensured safety of children by conducting interviews, creating goals with families, leading team decision making meetings, and determining appropriate placement and/or resources and services.

Western Missouri Parent Aides- Parent Aide March 2016 - June 2016

Taught individualized parenting classes based on needs of the family and case manager recommendations.

Transported children to and from supervised visits with parents and/or siblings.

Walmart - Various Positions October 2007 - March 2016

RELEVANT SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCE

• Designed a training booklet on childhood trauma and its effects for crisis nursery staff.
• Represented St. Louis Crisis Nursery at community board meetings in order to network on their behalf.
• Advocated for services and provided referrals for clients by contacting local agencies.
• Verified home study compliance for foster care and adoptions for Bringing Families Together.
• Assisted with the implementation of therapeutic treatment plans with children.
• Worked with staff to develop goals and determine appropriate intervention for clients.

PRACTICUM

• Completed 285 hours at Bringing Families Together and Completed 285 hours at St. Louis Crisis Nursery.
• Obtained National Child Traumatic Stress Network for the Child Welfare Worker Certificate.
• Completed 15 hours of Redirecting Children’s Behavior Parenting Course.
• Attended 2 STARS (Specialized Training, Assessment, Resources and Support) classes.

EDUCATION

University of Missouri St. Louis Awarded December 2015

Bachelor of Social Work

• Dean’s List for three consecutive semesters.
• Volunteered over 20 hours providing pre-appointment patient supervision for the Children's Advocacy Center in St. Louis.
• Studied foreign language and culture in Japan as part of a cultural diversity program for two weeks.

St. Louis Community College-Meramec Awarded August 2013

Associate of Arts in General Transfer Studies