1. Ketelie Altena
2 Vig’s Way
Worcester, MA 01604
508-373-8121
Experiences
Field Placement: Department of Children and Families (Family Resources) September 2014 to present.
a) Recruit candidates to become foster parents.
b) Conduct home studies to license foster parents.
c) Request Cori to determine foster parents’ eligibility.
d) Write waivers to request for the Department approvals for Foster parents.
e) Load application and prepare foster parent candidates for MAPP trainings.
f) Assist to six weeks reviews after children placement.
g) Conduct Home visits to assess Foster Parent’s homes
h) Case Management.
Ensure HealthCare Services: Group Adult Foster Guidelines, October 2013-January 2015
a) Complete Assessments in accordance with Ensure Healthcare policy.
b) Develop a written plan to provide information and direction to other health team members.
c) Document all findings, plans, intervention, and client progress in the clinical record.
d) Communicate plans and changes to physicians and supervisors.
e) Initiate referrals as appropriate.
Multicultural Wellness Worcester, Massachusetts, April 2010 to Present
a) Promote physical, mental health, and well -being of children and families.
b) Provide behavior management therapy, problem solving, and promote
sustainability of treatment gains.
c) Implement behavior plan by parent/caregivers.
d) Monitor progress towards behavioral objectives & performance goals.
e) Conduct functional behavior assessments of youths with serious
emotional & behavioral disturbances.
e) Work with parent/caregivers, paraprofessionals, and the use of community resources.
f) Utilize strengths based, family-driven, child centered, and culturally responsive.
Department of Children & Families Worcester, MA, June 1999 to Present
My Social Work position involves the following:
a) Ongoing Child Protective Social Services
b) Case Management
c) Comprehensive Assessment
d) Investigation
e) Foster cares placements
f) Writing court reports
g) Attend court and testify in court
2. Ketelie Altena
2 Vig’s Way
Worcester, MA 01604
508-373-8121
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Worcester Mentor Agency, Worcester MA, October 2002 to 2009
Mentor people with mental disabilities by providing the following services:
a) Transporting clients to social activities
b) Providing assistance/supervising client’s daily activities
c) Administering medications
d) Transporting clients to doctor’s appointments
Justice Resources Framingham, Massachusetts, January 2002 to 2003
Worked with clients with development disabilities on the following:
a) Assisting with daily care
b) Providing direct services
c) Creating healthy environments for clients
d) Monitoring client’s activities on daily basis
e) Administering medications to clients
Education
2012 to present Wheelock College (Master in Social Work)
1997-1999 Atlantic Union College (Bachelor in Social Work/Minor in
Sociology & Criminology).
1986-1988 Sciences of Development of Haiti (Master in Community Organizing).
1987-1988 Centro Interamericano de Idiomas Venezuela Caracas (Spanish).
1983-1986 Faculty of Ethnology (Bachelors in Sociology & Anthropology).
1976-1981 Jean XXIII and Le Normalien College in Haiti (Philosophy).
1968-1976 St Gabriel of Haiti (Kindergarten /Elementary & high school.
Skills
2014-2014 Investigation Training for the Department of Children & Families
2013-2015 Cans Mass Health recertification.
1997 1999 Responsible of Student Food Pantry (AUC).
1995-1997 Bus Driver Monitor/Operator at Jaco Long Island, Westbury New York.
1994-1995 Head at Home, INC Long Island (Home Health Aide).
3. Ketelie Altena
2 Vig’s Way
Worcester, MA 01604
508-373-8121
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1991-1994 Personal Touch Home Care (PCA).
1987-1988 Union Associates Press News Paper Haiti (Journalist).
1987-1988 Responsible of Tradition and Society in Haiti (Associates Press).
1986-1987 Alphabetization in Bateys-Haitian Literacy in the Dominican Republic.
1983-1986 Department of Development of Sciences in Haiti (Secretary role).
Languages
French, Haitian Creole, Spanish & English.
Proven communication and organization skills (well spoken and written).
COMPUTER Windows and Macintosh Environments.
SKILLS Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet applications, E-mail.
Over 14 years child protective services experience in social services.
Extracurricular Activities: Motivational speaker for the Haitian community/ Journalist/ Personal Ministry for
the Southern England Conference. CEO/Founder of “S.O.S” O. E Operation Espoir (Save Our Souls).
www.sosoperationsespoir.org.
References: Upon request.