Danielle Kimbrough Email & Phone Number

Little Rock, Ar, Us

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Family Engagement Leader for families of Children with Chronic Health Needs/Title V Services. I am the liaison between the community and DHS/DDS for Children’s Special Services

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

I am the Executive Director of Arkansas Quality Therapy Co. I have over 10 years experience in Case Management and 5 years experience in Supervision, Programming, and HR/Payroll. My experience is with at-risk populations of people such as disability services, child welfare, and juvenile justice system. I am well versed and experienced in state level operations, adhering to, interpreting, and creating policies as needed. I am seeking consulting opportunities within my scope.

Little Rock Metropolitan Area

Interviews and hire new employees, Set and communicate goals and expectations for the work unit that support DCFS’ mission/goals. Foster professionalism, cooperation, teamwork within staff, ensures effective customer service to those served, and cooperation with other work units. Provide clear job duties and performance standards for staff, evaluate staff per DHS policy, and develop employees through formal and informal training. Effectively coach employees, instill and support professional standards. Prep employees for court testimony and attend when necessary. Review reports to ensure compliance per policy regarding casework. Discuss cases with employees to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and their families. Supervised the on-call team that included an Investigator, Differential Response Worker, Family Service Worker, and a Resource Worker. Coordinated with other counties within Arkansas on matters involving children removed from their counties who were placed in Pulaski Co. Disseminated information from supervisory meetings, including new practices and policies, to Family Service Workers to ensure they are

Little Rock Metropolitan Area

Maintained the $2,000,000 five-year budget and led the activities of Arkansas’ Diligent Recruitment Grant (Arkansas Creating Connection for Children - ARCCC) to recruit Resource Families for Youth 12 and older in Areas 1, 2, 6, and 8 who are in Foster Care. Completed and submitted Programmatic reports on a semi-annual basis into Grant Solutions, as well as complete the Children’s Bureau Performance Measurement reports in the Performance Measurement Online Tool (PM-OTOOL). Collaborated with Technical Assistants from the National Resource Center for Diligent Recruitment (NRCDR), the grant’s Federal Project Officer/National Foster Care Specialist, Child and Family Program Specialist for Region VI, and other states to develop Arkansas’ recruitment program. Coached and shadowed Community Engagement Specialists who were responsible for recruiting families for target populations in their local communities. Developed Practice Guides and recruitment material, and determined the steps needed to complete the work plan activities and executed to fidelity. Assisted with the implementation of the Centralized Inquiry Unit statewide, conducted ARCCC training to DCFS staff statewide, conducted interviews for Community Engagement Specialists, and gained extensive knowledge of Arkansas’ overall Child Welfare System and nationwide. Trained prospective foster/adoptive parents in PRIDE training.

Little Rock Metropolitan Area

Provided case management to families involved in the Child Welfare System after a Foster Care, Protective Service, or Supportive Service case was opened after an investigation. Conducted home visits to families and children in foster care and to those who remained in their home after an investigation to ensure the health and safety of children. Prepared detailed narratives, Court Reports, Case Plans, and documented them into CHRIS. Wrote Affidavits when an emergency hold of a child was taken, and provided testimony in Juvenile Court preceding for court involved cases.

Little Rock Metropolitan Area

Coordinated services for individuals with disabilities across multiple agencies. Completed home visits to individuals to ensure their health and safety, and requested assistive technology, environmental modifications, and/or specialized medical supplies needed to live a life with no limits. Conducted annual Person-Centered Service Plan (PCSP) Meetings and completed annual Individual Habilitation Plans based off the results of the PCSP meeting.

Master'S Degree, Management & Leadership

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology

Minor: Rhetoric & Writing