Kasey MacNair

Kasey MacNair

Social Worker-Foster Care

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Instructor at Laurus College

  • Education

    • Colorado Mesa University

      1997 - 2004
      BA Education
    • Adams State University

      2004 - 2007
      Masters of Arts Counseling Psychology
  • Experience

    • San Diego Youth Services

      Aug 2007 - Sept 2009
      Social Worker-Foster Care

      -Interview and facilitate foster care placements-Recruit and retain foster families-Provide educational advocacy for foster children-Conduct on going trainings to foster parents and support staff-Provide in-home case management-Coordinate community services for specific needs of the children-Advise foster parents and educators the presenting needs of foster children.

    • Jewish Family Service of San Diego

      Sept 2009 - Feb 2016

      -Coordinates employment program that assists job seekers back into the workforce -Facilitates weekly meetings with staff and volunteers-Assists clients with resumes, cover letters, and advanced job search skills -Provides information on current economic trends to deliver effective and practical career guidance -Assess the needs of current job seekers-Critique resumes and assist with career exploration-Provide appropriate community based referrals-Provide career guidance and create occupational action plans-Coordinate Career Planning Workshops-Promote Job Clubs that foster networking and job lead exchange-Administer and interpret Career Assessments (ie. COPS, CAPS, COPES)

      • Director of Employment & Career Services

        Apr 2014 - Feb 2016
      • Employment & Career Services Coordinator

        Jul 2011 - Apr 2014
      • Employment Specialist

        Sept 2009 - Jul 2011
    • Girls on the Run of San Diego

      Sept 2010 - Dec 2015
      Volunteer Coach

      -Coach and Mentor girls ages 8-12 on healthy living habits -Properly train girls to run a 5K while developing a greater sense of self-respect-Teach specific life lessons that focus on self-esteem, body image, and peer pressure-Develop activities that foster a positive sense of community-Conduct team building exercises that will promote effective communication skills-Empower girls to obtain their personal goals and learn how to work as a team

    • University of Phoenix

      Jan 2011 - Oct 2020
      Faculty Member

      -Facilitates classes within the field of psychology and behavioral sciences-Prepares and delivers lectures to students-Participates in faculty and college committee activities such as curriculum development-Reviews and prepares teaching materials-Submits weekly grades based on written assignments and oral presentations

    • Girls on the Run of San Diego

      Feb 2016 - Dec 2020
      Executive Director
    • Academy for Public Speaking

      Jan 2020 - now
      Public Speaking Instructor
    • Laurus College

      Oct 2020 - now
      Instructor
  • Licenses & Certifications