Program Coordinator

• Jun 2023 - Present

Owner

• Sep 2020 - Present

School Social Worker

• Aug 2020 - Aug 2023

- Monitor and assess mental health, behavioral and emotional levels ans / or needs of all scholara and their families - Utilize a whole child approach in all interactions, interventions and associations to ensure academic success for all scholars - Conduct weekly small groups in whole class and specialized settings according to scholar needs with evidenced based and trauma informed tools and curriculums - Provide effective support and training to teachers, support and administrative staff with strong objectives with influences of trauma informed instruction and care - Collaborate with Family Engagement Specialist to ensure the whole family is supported and open communication is executed to connect with appropriate resources according to their needs. Show less

Co- Founder

• Feb 2016 - Aug 2023

Kimber & Associates, LLC is a multifacted company created by Ebone and John Kimber. Pro Dev with EK Ebone Kimber is a licensed social worker with over 10 years of experience providing tools, techniques and discussion about topics surrounding mental health, foster care and many other helping professional needs Maeso Beats John Kimber is a Pro Tools certified Audio Producer with a Bachelors degree from Full Sail University. He is available for all sound needs including but not limited to recording, mixing, mastering for albums, commercials, televisions shows, movies, etc. Show less

Program Director

• Oct 2014 - Aug 2020

- Served as supervisor and manager of a team to plan and implement events for youth in foster care, adults who supported them and the community. - Collaborated with the Alabama Department of Human Resources to host and provide supportive services to youth in foster care through events, consultations and guidance - Developed and provided (along with team of professionals) trainings for social workers, foster parents and other professionals to educate on the importance of trauma informed care, ACES, brain development and other important factors when serving youth in foster care. - Served as mentor and advocate for youth in foster care in ISP meetings, schools/universities, colleges, etc. coaching them to utilize their own voices to speak up for themselves with ample support. - Trained and supported (along with team of professionals) a group of leaders within the Alabama foster care system in public speaking, advocacy, self care and knowledge of the system to guide them in advocating for themselves and for their peers. - Utilized data and in person feedback to guide practice and ensure the needs of youth in foster care were met - Collaborated with team members to create new systems that would be most effective in providing youth in foster care with the support and resources needed. - Provided management of the operational program budget and discussed adjustments based on needs of youth served. Show less

Recreation Therapist

• Mar 2014 - Oct 2014

Coordinates, plans and implements activites for residents on campus ranging from age 12-18. Explores opportunities for residents to engage with community and become involved in activities off campus Plan and implement fun and engaging activities on campus to assit in the prevention of negative interactions amongst peers. Ensure well rounded weekend and holiday activities are implemented Assist staff in becoming more engaged with residents and educate them in regards to helpful interventions when interacting with residents Facilitate team building groups for residents to help with dynamics of cottage in which residents live. Coordinate with Junior Board to ensure connection with residential campus is maintained and assist with any activities planned. Show less

Residential Therapist

• Mar 2012 - Mar 2014

Provided individual and group therapy to residents on campus with focus on behavioral and emotional issues.Provided family therapy to families in order to assist residents and their families in rebuilding familial bond to assist with permanency and reunification

Team Leader

• May 2011 - Mar 2014

Supervised caseworkers who provided intensive in home services to foster children in therapeutic foster care and families at risk of being placed into foster careEnsured services provided were efficient and provided daily support to caseworkers as needed