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Kiana Brousard

Sacramento

Summary

Experienced with direct client support, crisis intervention, and advocacy. Utilizes effective communication and empathy to build trust and provide guidance. Track record of implementing successful community outreach programs and fostering supportive environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Emergency Response Social Worker

Sacramento County
08.2023 - Current
  • Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
  • Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Advocated for clients' rights and access to community resources, enhancing support networks and opportunities.

Student Academic Advisor

LAUSD
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Determined service needs of students and provided mentoring and coaching support.
  • Facilitated student exploration and navigation of educational and personal goals.
  • Met with students individually and in groups to assist with issues impacting academics such as credit recovery, study skills, and goal planning.

Direct Support Professional Intern

Family, Adult, & Child Therapies
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Wrote reports detailing support and service provided throughout each shift.
  • Helped clients to gain independence and quality of life through company services.
  • Supported client social and learning needs and environment as directed.

ABA Tutor

Learning Solutions
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Work 1:1(in-home) with children diagnosed with special needs.
  • Drove safely to clients homes.
  • Recorded data accurately.

AmeriCorps Member

Super Stars Literacy
08.2017 - 06.2018
  • Provided one-on-one and small group literacy intervention support during the school day.
  • Lead a 2nd grade after-school literacy intervention program of up to 16 students.
  • Planned, taught, and lead daily literacy, social-emotional, and enrichment programs.
  • Managed students' behavior using a variety of techniques including positive reinforcement, modeling, conflict resolution, and family involvement.

AmeriCorps Member

City Year
08.2016 - 06.2017
  • Provided one-on-one and small group literacy support to 10 students.
  • Collaborated with partner teachers to provide whole-class support.
  • Served as an active and supportive teammate on a diverse team.

Student Assistant

UCR LGBT Resource Center
03.2015 - 06.2016
  • Answered telephone and greeted visitors to center, maintain confidentiality.
  • Provided access to the Resource Library and CyberCenter.
  • Assisted in general office clerical work.
  • Worked with center staff and volunteers on planning and implementing outreach, awareness, and support projects for campus.

Education

Master of Social Work -

California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of California Riverside
Riverside, CA
06.2016

Skills

  • Student assistance
  • Quality control
  • Prioritization and scheduling
  • Client advocacy
  • Conflict resolution
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Timeline

Emergency Response Social Worker

Sacramento County
08.2023 - Current

Student Academic Advisor

LAUSD
10.2020 - 05.2021

Direct Support Professional Intern

Family, Adult, & Child Therapies
08.2019 - 05.2020

ABA Tutor

Learning Solutions
08.2018 - 08.2019

AmeriCorps Member

Super Stars Literacy
08.2017 - 06.2018

AmeriCorps Member

City Year
08.2016 - 06.2017

Student Assistant

UCR LGBT Resource Center
03.2015 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of California Riverside

Master of Social Work -

California State University Northridge

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