Sara Kinder Msw, Lcsw Email & Phone Number

I support the Healthy IU program, the university-wide employee workplace wellness program, as a Health and Wellness Specialist - specifically as the Work + Life Coordinator. This is achieved through providing assistance, accessing benefits, educational tools, and outside resources that enhance IU employees lives, supporting employees through all life stages including child & parenting, elder care & aging, and topics such as maternal health, lactation support, and mental well-being needs.

Franklin, Indiana, United States

Franklin, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

- Reviewed care plans of Active Day Veteran clients on a quarterly basis- Made recommendations for care plans and sign off on in order for Active Day to receive VA funds

Greenwood, In

- Welcomed visitors & residents, answer phones, and other administrative duties- Prepared nursing paperwork and create new nursing documentation, file resident information, prepare charts for newly admitted residents- Engaged with residents in social service interviews over cognition and mood for MDS records

Ben Davis High School - Indianapolis, In

- Taught promising high school juniors and seniors from challenging backgrounds necessary college and career-readiness skills in a classroom setting- Acted as support system to students in order to motivate them toward graduating high school and achieving goals- Networked with local colleges, employers, and community agencies to arrange guest speakers, field trips, internships, and other partnerships to benefit students- Completed required daily, weekly, & monthly data recording in… Show more - Taught promising high school juniors and seniors from challenging backgrounds necessary college and career-readiness skills in a classroom setting- Acted as support system to students in order to motivate them toward graduating high school and achieving goals- Networked with local colleges, employers, and community agencies to arrange guest speakers, field trips, internships, and other partnerships to benefit students- Completed required daily, weekly, & monthly data recording in order to display student progress in program and show successes- Followed up with students for one year following high school graduation and assist with securing job placements and providing additional support with college and/or crisis situations- Provided outside referrals for students and families when additional help is needed- Recruited eligible students into program for current and/or following year Show less

Southport High School & Perry Meridian High School; Indianapolis, In

- Maintained attendance records weekly, completed routine home visits for residency verification, implemented new record-keeping methods, contacted businesses in community & received donatiosn as incentives for jstudents, build relationships with community agencies for student care, referred students & families to outside agencies- Maintained constant caselaod of ~15 students and met regularly while handling crisis situations with other ~2,400 students as needed- Implemented and… Show more - Maintained attendance records weekly, completed routine home visits for residency verification, implemented new record-keeping methods, contacted businesses in community & received donatiosn as incentives for jstudents, build relationships with community agencies for student care, referred students & families to outside agencies- Maintained constant caselaod of ~15 students and met regularly while handling crisis situations with other ~2,400 students as needed- Implemented and facilitated Senior Group to help support & motivate 10 at-risk seniors to graduate- Created and facilitated grief group consisting of ~5 students struggling with grief issues Show less

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

- Counseling services for adolescent girls with behavioral & cognitive disabilities in a residential setting- Conducted individual counseling sessions & facilitated group sessions- Wrote progress notes for all sessions for billing purposes

- Managed overall dining hall operations, including opening/closing building to ensure safety- Supervised student workers & full time staff to ensure excellent business methods & customer service

Dublin, Ireland

- Gave free advice & support to families experiencing housing problems in person, over the phone, and through email- Advised landlords & tenants of their legal rights and obligations- Represented individuals who brought cases to Private Residential Tenancies Board- Helped homeless people locate and secure private rental accommodations

Master'S Degree, Social Work

Concentration in School Social Work

B.S. Applied Health Science, Human Development & Family Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Human Sexuality

Activities and Societies: College Mentors for Kids

Academic Honors Diploma