Katherine Wheeler, LCSW

Experience

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  Christ Community Church of Clyde

  Jun 1996 - Jun 1996

  Teacher and Coordinator

  A volunteer position reflecting my passion. Plan and direct Sunday School for ages 2-17. Coordinate activities. Program development for changing populations and needs. Training and mentoring. Policy development and implementation.

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  Camp Troutburg of Salvation Army

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Head Counselor

  Mediation and conflict resolution, character development, discipline, activity planning, family and CPS liaison, abuse and incident reporting, attendance and statistic trackingDirect Supervision of counseling staff (17); Direct Supervision of staff (10-15)Provide respite care for families of children with emotional or psychological disordersPlanning and supervision of group respitesDeveloping behavior plans with families and Parent Consultant

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  Finger Lakes Parent Network

  Jan 2001 - Aug 2002

  Respite Supervisor

  Planning and coordinating group respite care for children with ED. Direct supervisor for staff of 10-15 for group and individual respite providers.

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  American Red Cross

  Oct 2001 - Aug 2015

  Health & Safety Instructor, Disaster Team Captain

  Supervisor in Disaster Services, Health & Safety Instructor, general volunteer assistance as needed, Mental Health Services within Veteran Services and Disaster Services.

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  Wayne Behavioral Health Network

  May 2003 - Jul 2006

  Assistant Social Worker

  Intake Coordinator for Continuing Day Treatment ProgramIndividual and Group Therapy for SPMI clienteleSystem Administrator for Anasazi Software ProgramPrepared and executed training of all staff on SoftwareDeveloped Policies & Procedures as well as Clinical Assessments

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  Faith Community Church

  Sept 2003 - Apr 2006

  Youth Leader

  Plan and supervise adolescent activities and outings as well as lesson planning and teaching

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  Liberty Resources, Inc

  Jul 2006 - Nov 2006

  Preventive Caseworker

  Preventive CaseworkerCounsel individuals and families with at risk of foster care placement or to maintain reunificationSchool-based counseling and support for student and staffLiaison with school and community authorities including court and probation officers and DSS personnelGeneral Casework

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  Red Creek Central School District

  Nov 2006 - Feb 2009

  Substitute Teacher

  Fulfill all the duties of a teacher in their absence including instruction, evaluation, testing, lesson and recreational planningCommunicate with classroom and supporting faculty, aides, and counseling staffAlso worked as teacher's assistant in first grade classroom through the summer school program. Responsible for 1:1 and group lesson planning and instruction as well as general assistance in the classroom.

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  Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes

  Feb 2009 - Sept 2009

  Volunteer Coordinator

  Recruit, train, and supervise volunteer advocatesMaintain case files and record reviewConducted presentations for CASA program

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  Wayne County Workforce Development

  Sept 2009 - Jul 2010

  Employment & Training Counselor

  Established protocol and workflow and then coordinated and implemented administration of Project Veterans Return, a federal grant to assist veterans and their dependents obtain competetive skills that are marketable in the civilian labor market.

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  Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Greater Rochester

  Apr 2012 - Aug 2012

  Match Coordinator/Intern

  Responsible for providing high-level customer service in the volunteer and parent/child enrollment and matching process while executing a high degree of independent judgment in accordance with the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) national standards of service. Produces successful outcomes in new matches, match quality, documentation quality, processing time and customer satisfaction. Also responsible for providing match support (relationship coaching) to ensure child safety, positive outcomes for youth, strong and long-lasting relationships between children and volunteers and a strong sense of agency affiliation on the part of match participants. Produces successful outcomes in support contact compliance, documentation quality, survey completion and customer service. Show less

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  Lifetime Care

  Apr 2013 - Oct 2014

  Care Transitions Coach

  Coleman Certified Care Transitions Coach. Member of multi-disciplinary implementation team utilizing the Care Transition Intervention model to reduce re-hospitalizations and improve health outcomes for patients. This required both in-home visit(s) and coaching via phone sessions.

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  Finger Lakes Community College

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2016

  Career Advisor