Kemille Dickerson
Plainfield
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in case management and client advocacy at The Department of Child Services. Proven ability to assess complex situations and provide effective solutions, utilizing strong documentation skills and family engagement techniques. Committed to empowering clients and ensuring their safety and well-being through comprehensive support and intervention strategies. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Outreach Case Management
Sardis Recovery Center
03.2021 - Current
- Coordinated services that managed clients treatment with social worker and therapist
- Provided Activities of daily living and case management services
- Administered random drug and alcohol test
- Coordinated clients discharge plan and plan of care
Family Case Manager II/ Child Abuse Investigator
The Department of Child Services
Indianapolis
04.2015 - 02.2021
- Child and Family Team Meeting Facilitator
- Managed a caseload of 20-40 cases monthly
- Maintained meeting and trainings according to timely expectations
- Assessed allegations of abuse and neglect. Referred clients to appropriate services based on their needs and underlying issues.
- Court reporting and the use of extensive writing skills for case documentation/court reports.
- Investigative inquiry and family engagement skills.
- The ability to advocate and children from harm and abuse.
Program Director
AYS, Inc.
Indianapolis
08.2014 - 03.2015
- Ensured that daily operations were performed effectively, efficiently and economically
- Responsible for administration of before and after-care program and required curriculum components
- Supervised staff and provided on the job training
- Coordinated schedules to ensure proper coverage and conducted staff meetings
- Ensured that childcare routines were effectively planned and carried out such as bathroom use, hand washing, snack preparation, eating habits and transitions between activities and clean up etc.
- Maintained accurate records on children, parent fees, files, Federal food program, intake registration
Outreach Case Manager
God’s Grace Community Church, Inc.
Indianapolis
04.2011 - 01.2014
- Coordinated services that managed clients treatment with social worker and therapist
- Provided Activities of daily living and case management services
- Administered random drug and alcohol test
- Coordinated clients discharge plan and plan of care
Intervention Educator
Paramount School of Excellence
Indianapolis
01.2012 - 03.2011
- Assisted classroom instructor and students, identified skill gaps, specific needs of students.
- Promoted interventional strategies to meet individual needs.
- Worked in small groups for students that required special assistance in literacy and math.
- Worked in the classroom mentoring and guiding students through classroom learning activities.
Case Manager II
Edgewater Systems for Balanced Living
Gary
08.2003 - 12.2005
- Family & Youth: Adolescent Chemical Dependency Program
- Provided psycho-educational counseling and Intensive group therapy
- Academic support and Advocacy
Education
MPA - Human Service Administration
Indiana University
IN05.2015
CPM - Certificate of Public Management
Indiana University
IN12.2005
BA -
Indiana University
IN04.2003
Skills
- Case management
- Client advocacy
- Substance testing
- Family engagement
- Court reporting
- Documentation skills
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Outreach Case Management
Sardis Recovery Center
03.2021 - Current
Family Case Manager II/ Child Abuse Investigator
The Department of Child Services
04.2015 - 02.2021
Program Director
AYS, Inc.
08.2014 - 03.2015
Intervention Educator
Paramount School of Excellence
01.2012 - 03.2011
Outreach Case Manager
God’s Grace Community Church, Inc.
04.2011 - 01.2014
Case Manager II
Edgewater Systems for Balanced Living
08.2003 - 12.2005
MPA - Human Service Administration
Indiana University
CPM - Certificate of Public Management
Indiana University
BA -
Indiana University
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