Kristina M. Zornes
101 King George Court
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(716)207-2003
Objective
I am looking to fill a full time position with your company with the chance of advancement.
Experience
09/10-05/2015 Family and Children’s Services of Niagara 1522 Main St, Niagara Falls, NY 14305 (716) 285-6984
Children's Supportive Case Manager (Mental Health)
help families and children become connected with the services they need to keep a healthy, stable, and happy home
service links can include therapy/counseling, after school activities ,financial assistance, advocates for school placements
development of service plans and follow ups
completion of all required paperwork for SPOA, Niagara County, Department of Mental Health
10/2013-04/30/2015 Family and Children’s Services of Niagara “the CRIB”, maternity group home. 1522 Main St, Niagara Falls, NY 14305 (716) 285-6984
Resident Care Worker
assist and monitor teen moms and their babies
assist with ILS to prepare youth to be on their own
complete intakes and discharge paperwork, as well as daily logs for each youth
ensure all program rules and expectations are met to keep youth and babies in program
develop birthing plans for those youth who are pregnant
maintain positive relationships with youth, their families, and other service providers
coordinate transportation to/from appointments, school, and home visits
05/10-12/10 Hopevale INC. 3780Howard Road Hamburg, NY 14075
Per Diem Youth Care Worker
· Work with youth in court ordered placement with DLS
· Transport clients to/from Home Visits
· Ensure clients are safe using punch clock/wand
· Use 1:1 relationship building skills
· pass meds
· complete logs
· ensure safety at all times of staff/clients
10/04-09/10 Baker Victory Services (780 Ridge Road Lackawanna, NY 14218 (716) 828-9500
Mental Health Specialist
To allow youth who are dually diagnosed with mental health and behavior diagnosis to temporally "live" in placement with assistance in keeping contact with families, outside social workers or case managers, potential placements, and everyday living skills.
Moved to Main School in January 2007. I am in a 6:1:1 classroom where I assist my partner, teacher, and students in the class.
June 2009, moved as a dept.rover. I work in all classes, all three schools, and in help center and suspension.
7/01-3/03 Orchard House/ Community Missions 1570 Buffalo Ave Niagara Falls, NY (716) 2853403
Full Time Senior Youth Care Worker
· Work with youth in court ordered placement with DLS
· Ensure clients are safe using punch clock/wand
· Use 1:1 relationship building skills
· pass meds
· complete logs
· ensure safety at all times of staff/clients
3/01-8/02 Heritage Christian Home
Full Time Resident Counselor
Provide a "HOME" type atmosphere for persons who are mentally and physically handicapped.
Help them with everyday living skills
8/00-3/01 Ames Dept. Stores
Full Time Loss Prevention Detective
Detect and obtain shoplifters and dishonest associates
Keep store safe and free of possible accidents
8/99-5/00 Timberland
Sales Associate
Provided customer service
Helped check in and transfer merchandise
Helped organize community events
6/97-6/99 One Price Clothing
3rd Key
Customer Service
Check in and transfer merchandise
Trained new employees
Open new stores
Open and close store
Education:
1997-2001 Medaille College Buffalo, NY
Graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice
Certifications:
Trainings:
Interests:
· Mental Health CANS certification
· Mandated Reporter
· Suicide Intervention and Prevention
· Safety Training and Crisis Intervention
· “Really” Engaging Youth
Children, Law, Sports, Tae Kwon Do
I am a very friendly person, and very easy to get along with. I feel I learn new tasks quickly and am always willing to take on new responsibilities to help others around me and myself. I hope to hear from you soon.
I have many years experience working with kids and their familes from all types of backgrounds. I do not have 1st aid/cpr training, but I am willing to complete if position requires it