Bridgett Kittelson, LMSW
Director of Independent Living at High Sky Children's Ranch- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Financial Social Worker
Center for Financial Social WorkNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Licensed Master Social Worker
Texas Behavioral Health Executive CouncilAug, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
CPI Certified Instructor- Associate
Crisis Prevention InstituteDec, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Paralegal
National Associations of Legal AssistantsNov, 2012- Nov, 2024
Experience
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High Sky Children's Ranch
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Independent Living
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Jun 2019 - Present
Manage Aftercare Case Management and PAL LST contracts with the StateContract procurement Facilitate PAL LST classBilling and budgeting Procuring contract for multi service level home for teen boys and overseeing the contract once approved.
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Intern
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Mar 2019 - Aug 2019
Internship with High Sky Children’s Ranch from March 11- August 16, 2019. Providing Parenting Classes through the Nurturing Parenting Program, Equine Therapy, Volunteer Coordination, Emergency Shelter, working with the Executive Director to help transition Emergency Shelter to a therapeutic setting for the children currently placed there. Other duties as assigned.
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Visitation Specialist
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Jul 2017 - Jun 2019
Monitor visits between parents and children in Foster Care.
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Texas Oncology
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern
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Aug 2017 - Mar 2018
Completed psychosocial assessments of patients and made referrals based on needed interventions. Advocated for patients and access to care and treatment. Assisted patients with applications for Marketplace, Medicare, Medicaid, and other organizations such as pharmaceutical companies and local resources. Completed psychosocial assessments of patients and made referrals based on needed interventions. Advocated for patients and access to care and treatment. Assisted patients with applications for Marketplace, Medicare, Medicaid, and other organizations such as pharmaceutical companies and local resources.
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Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Adoption Specialist
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Oct 2016 - Jul 2017
• Case management• Locating adoptive homes for foster children• Preparing adoptive court reports • Child interviews• Helping foster children find their forever families• Documentation
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CPS Conservatorship Worker
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Feb 2015 - Jul 2017
• Case management for abused, neglected and exploited children• Reporting to the court any progress and updates• Performed background searches on parents and families• Working with families to obtain services such as mental health services, parenting classes, and drug and alcohol abuse services
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Urenco USA
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United States
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Utilities
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200 - 300 Employee
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Records Management Clerk
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Apr 2014 - Jan 2015
• Uranium Enrichment Facility ISO 9001 Readiness Project• Security Clearance for Control Access Area (CAA)• Validation of Nuclear Quality Assurance Records to meet quality standards• Preparation and submission of records for archiving in official repository • Uranium Enrichment Facility ISO 9001 Readiness Project• Security Clearance for Control Access Area (CAA)• Validation of Nuclear Quality Assurance Records to meet quality standards• Preparation and submission of records for archiving in official repository
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Certified Paralegal
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Apr 2012 - Mar 2014
• Provided legal and administrative support for maritime litigation firm• Conducted office management duties• Drafted legal memoranda and client correspondence• Conducted research employing online resources such as Westlaw and Lexis• Assisted with document production and trial preparation • Assisted with scheduling meetings with clients• Assisted with filing pleadings• Wrote legal memoranda• Prepared billings for clients using TimeSlips and Bill4Time • Provided legal and administrative support for maritime litigation firm• Conducted office management duties• Drafted legal memoranda and client correspondence• Conducted research employing online resources such as Westlaw and Lexis• Assisted with document production and trial preparation • Assisted with scheduling meetings with clients• Assisted with filing pleadings• Wrote legal memoranda• Prepared billings for clients using TimeSlips and Bill4Time
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Mississippi Department of Human Services
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United States
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Government Administration
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500 - 600 Employee
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Family Protection Worker/Paralegal
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Aug 2011 - Apr 2012
I held two positions while employed with this company:Family Protection Worker:• Case management for abused, neglected and exploited children• Reporting to the Youth Court recommendations for cases as well as updating on case progress• Preformed case management for abused, neglected, and exploited children• Reported recommendations to Youth Court on cases • Drafted motions to Youth Court • Investigated reports made to Family & Children Services• Performed background searches on parents and familiesParalegal:• Prepared legal documents for court ordered parental rights terminations• Organized investigation files• Maintained investigation logs• Submitted weekly reports
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Lafayette Family YMCA
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
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Sep 2002 - Jun 2010
• Teach children and adults how to swim• Maintaining patron’s safety during open swim and scheduled activities• Certified in CPR-PR/AED and Lifeguard/First Aid• Conduct “Swim Instruction” in-services • Teach children and adults how to swim• Maintaining patron’s safety during open swim and scheduled activities• Certified in CPR-PR/AED and Lifeguard/First Aid• Conduct “Swim Instruction” in-services
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Education
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2016 - 2019
Our Lady of the Lake University
Master’s Degree, Social Work -
2009 - 2010
Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Paralegal Studies -
2007 - 2009
Argosy University Washington, DC
Master of Arts (MA), Forensic Psychology -
2003 - 2007
Purdue University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology
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