Open To Work
Laura Kulaga
Dover
Summary
Compassionate Family Services Coordinator who prioritizes time management, efficient task completion with high caseload. Possesses strong skills in case management, community outreach, and understanding of early childhood development. Excels in communication, empathy, and problem-solving, ensuring families receive comprehensive support and guidance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Family Services Coordinator
Kencrest
Dover
01.2023 - Current
- Coordinated intake, multidisciplinary evaluations, development of IFSP and coordination of services to children and families who are eligible for part c program under the individuals with disabilities education act (IDEA).
- Created professional, meaningful relationships with families to teach and assist with advocacy for their child moving through program and assisting with transition to Part B school district services.
- Helped families navigate community resources including Medicaid, housing, nutrition, employment, parenting classes, counseling, PCIT, ABA therapy, medical intervention or medicalized services to ensure all unmet needs were addressed in family system.
- Assisted and supported families with Autism concerns and further medical or educational evaluations consistent with the state of Delaware birth mandate pathway.
- Facilitated communication between families and service providers.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay up-to-date on best practices in the field.
- Maintained accurate records of client contacts through written notes in DECRS- electronic documentation system.
- Conducted assessments of families in order to identify strengths, needs and resources
- Developed individualized family service plans with families that included measurable outcomes and timeframes for completion.
- Educated clients about available benefits such as CCADP or disability support programs.
- Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data.
Family Service Specialist
Division of Family Services
Dover
01.2015 - 08.2017
- Child welfare worker, involved in the investigation of child abuse allegations, gathering information for investigation and using computer software to input and obtain information regarding cases.
- Met with families and interviewed them regarding allegations, as well as provided services to meet unmet needs such as but not limited to: housing, substance abuse, parenting education, criminal justice, etc.
- Job also involved working with Department of Justice to file for custody of children where abuse or neglect was founded and imminent threat to children was detected in the case.
- Reunification services were provided if parents were deemed fit and completed treatment plan through the Family Court of the State of Delaware.
- Worked together to ensure continuity of care with many other departments and entities such as police, hospital, non-profit agencies, foster parents, courts, mental health and substance abuse providers.
- State of Delaware
Youth Rehabilitation Counselor II
Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health
Middletown
12.2013 - 01.2015
- Oversees the daily activities of youth in residential setting.
- Maintains interpersonal relationships with residents to assist in attaining and building skills in areas including but not limited to: social interactions, self-esteem, impulse control, and decision-making.
- Provides informal counseling on a daily basis.
- Clearly and accurately communicates information regarding observation of clients to other staff through oral and written report including medical symptoms and medication compliance.
- Assists with unit security procedures to ensure safety within the facility.
- Assists with crisis intervention and collaborative problem solving to help youth meet objectives and reach goals per treatment plans.
- State of Delaware
Outreach and Tracking Case Worker
Tides Family Service AmeriCorps
Central Falls
09.2011 - 02.2012
- Provide outreach and tracking services to school aged at risk youth.
- Assess needs of clients upon intake by interviewing client’s and families.
- Collaborate with other service providers to determine eligibility for services through insurance or in nonprofit sector and to ensure continuity of care.
- Assist clients and their families in absolving all unmet needs and providing preventative services to curb truancy, drug abuse, criminality, and other negative influencing factors.
- Central Falls, RI
Social Work Intern
Rhode Island Youth Development Center
Cranston
02.2010 - 05.2011
- Provides individual and group clinical services to court ordered juvenile male offenders under the supervision of a LICSW.
- Assess needs of clients upon release and works closely with providers to ensure safe and successful transition back into the community.
- Utilizes automated state service information system to retrieve and update treatment plans in collaboration with a LICSW.
- Observe and assist during weekly visits with resident’s children.
- Facilitated a fatherhood group to ensure that residents who were young fathers received education and parenting skills.
Education
Bachelor’s of Social Work -
Rhode Island College
Providence, Rhode Island 09.2007 - 05.2011
Skills
- CPR certified
- Pediatric First aid certified/AED
- Successful completion of “best practices in early intervention for Delaware families”
- Proficiency in word processing and types 100WPM
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Family Services Coordinator
Kencrest
01.2023 - Current
Family Service Specialist
Division of Family Services
01.2015 - 08.2017
Youth Rehabilitation Counselor II
Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health
12.2013 - 01.2015
Outreach and Tracking Case Worker
Tides Family Service AmeriCorps
09.2011 - 02.2012
Social Work Intern
Rhode Island Youth Development Center
02.2010 - 05.2011
Bachelor’s of Social Work -
Rhode Island College
09.2007 - 05.2011