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I’m Kristopher Richardson, a dedicated social work and child development professional based in Port Orchard, WA. With almost two decades in the social services field, I have delivered mental health, substance use treatment, community education, and child welfare services to diverse families. I thrive on building collaborative, cross-agency teams and translating assessments into actionable plans that keep children safe and thriving.
I hold an MBA in Organizational Psychology and am completing a BA in Information Technology, which strengthens my ability to lead projects, manage programs, and communicate clearly with families, clinicians, and policymakers. I’m open to relocating anywhere in the US and excited to apply my skills in roles like writing, design, project management, and content creation to support community outcomes.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Child Health and Education Tracking Specialist at State of Washington
October 1, 2019 - PresentAssess and identify initial needs for children in out-of-home care; request academic and medical records within 30 days of placement; conduct developmental and emotional health screenings (e.g., Denver II, ASQ-3, ASQ-SE, PSC-17, SCARED, GAIN-SS, PCI Teaching/Feeding Scales); prepare reports detailing child needs and make referrals to community providers; prepare ICPC reports as requested.
Child and Family Welfare Specialist at State of Washington/DCYF
October 1, 2019 - September 27, 2025Assess family needs in dependency cases; provide individual and family-level services to meet wellbeing and safety goals; prepare oral and written court reports; maintain case file contacts; mentor interns and contribute to educational infrastructure; serve as social worker for Kitsap County Family Dependency Drug Court Program.
Project Director at Puyallup Tribal Health Authority
November 30, 2008 - September 27, 2025Managed a five-year grant to develop a system of care focused on co-occurring mental health/substance use services; supervised multiple staff and managed nearly $1 million annually; partnered with community entities to develop a comprehensive system; prepared internal/external reports and contributed to contract development.
Family Service Worker at State of Tennessee
April 30, 2008 - September 27, 2025Worked with dependency-case families to assess needs and deliver individual and family-level services; completed safety and well-being assessments; prepared oral and written court reports; maintained accurate contact logs for case files.
Health Educator at Family Planning of Clallam County
August 31, 2007 - September 27, 2025Taught classroom health education in schools; delivered health education in treatment centers, detention centers, and parent resource centers; developed curricula for classroom education, support groups, and community health presentations; participated in hiring/training of the Teen Health Advocate position; prepared reports for education services.
Mental Health Counselor at Delta Center
August 31, 2005 - September 27, 2025Provided counseling and casework services to mental health clients; developed treatment plans and maintained progress notes; performed crisis intervention and follow-up for the community helpline.
Substance Use Disorder Counselor at Wells Center
February 28, 2005 - September 27, 2025Provided substance use disorder treatment to incarcerated adolescents; facilitated group therapy and life skills education; completed intake and discharge services; maintained progress reporting and discharge recommendations.
Child Health and Education Tracking Specialist at State of Washington
October 1, 2019 - PresentWorked with families that have children in out-of-home care to assess initial needs; requested relevant academic and medical records within 30 days of placement; conducted developmental and emotional health screenings (Denver II, ASQ-3, ASQ-SE, PSC-17, SCARED, GAIN-SS, PCI Teaching/Feeding Scales) to identify needs within 30 days; prepared reports outlining child needs across a global continuum and referred community providers for timely case planning; prepared ICPC reports as requested from other states.
Child and Family Welfare Specialist at State of Washington/DCYF
October 1, 2019 - September 27, 2025Worked with families with dependency cases by assessing needs and offering individual and family-level services to meet well-being and safety goals; prepared oral and written reports to the court and maintained accurate case file contacts; mentored new interns and helped develop an educational infrastructure; served as the social worker assigned to Kitsap County Family Dependency Drug Court Program.
Project Director at Puyallup Tribal Health Authority
November 1, 2008 - September 27, 2025Managed a five-year grant to develop a system of care focused on co-occurring (mental health/substance abuse) services; managed a budget of nearly 1 million dollars annually and supervised multiple staff; partnered with community entities to develop a comprehensive system; prepared internal and external reports, helped develop contracts, and filled various roles to achieve grant goals.
Family Service Worker at State of Tennessee
April 1, 2008 - September 27, 2025Worked with families with dependency cases by assessing needs and offering services to meet safety and well-being goals; completed various safety and well-being assessments; prepared oral and written court reports and maintained case file contacts.
Health Educator at Family Planning of Clallam County
August 1, 2007 - September 27, 2025Taught classroom education in schools; delivered community health education in treatment centers, detention centers, and parent resource centers; developed curriculum for classroom education, support groups, and presentations; participated in hiring/training of the Teen Health Advocate; prepared education service reports.
Mental Health Counselor at Delta Center
August 1, 2005 - September 27, 2025Provided counseling and casework services to mental health clients; assisted in treatment plan development and ongoing progress records; performed crisis intervention and follow-up for community helpline callers.
Substance Use Disorder Counselor at Wells Center
February 1, 2005 - September 27, 2025Provided substance use disorder treatment services to incarcerated adolescents; facilitated group therapy and classroom education on substance use and life skills; completed intake and discharge services and maintained client progress reports; prepared discharge treatment recommendations.
Child Health and Education Tracking Specialist at State of Washington
October 1, 2019 - PresentAssessed the needs of children in out-of-home care, requested and reviewed academic and medical records within 30 days of placement, and performed developmental and emotional health screenings to identify needs. Prepared holistic reports and referrals to community providers to support timely case planning; prepared ICPC reports as requested from other states.
Child and Family Welfare Specialist at State of Washington/DCYF
October 1, 2019 - September 27, 2025Assessed family needs in dependency cases and delivered individual and family-level services to meet safety and well-being goals. Prepared oral and written court reports, maintained case contact records, mentored new interns, and supported the Kitsap County Family Dependency Drug Court Program.
Project Director at Puyallup Tribal Health Authority
November 1, 2008 - September 27, 2025Managed a five-year grant to develop a system of care emphasizing co-occurring mental health/substance use services. Administered a nearly $1 million annual budget, supervised staff, and partnered with community entities to implement comprehensive services. Prepared internal and external reports and supported contract development.
Family Service Worker at State of Tennessee
April 1, 2008 - September 27, 2025Worked with families in dependency cases, conducted safety and well-being assessments, delivered individual and family services, and prepared court reports. Maintained accurate case file contacts.
Health Educator at Family Planning of Clallam County
August 1, 2007 - September 27, 2025Delivered classroom health education in schools and community settings, including substance use treatment centers and detention facilities. Developed curricula and supported the hiring/training of the Teen Health Advocate; prepared reports on education services.
Mental Health Counselor at Delta Center
August 1, 2005 - September 27, 2025Provided counseling and casework, contributed to treatment planning, and performed crisis intervention and follow-up for clients served by the Delta Center.
Substance Use Disorder Counselor at Wells Center
February 1, 2005 - September 27, 2025Delivered substance use disorder treatment to incarcerated adolescents; facilitated group therapy sessions, conducted intake and discharge services, and documented client progress and discharge recommendations.
Education
B.A. in Information Technology at American Public University System
October 1, 2021 - September 27, 2025MBA in Organizational Psychology at American Intercontinental University
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006B.A. in Psychology at Southern Illinois University
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2003Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2003Master of Business Administration in Organizational Psychology at American Intercontinental University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006Bachelor of Arts in Information Technology at American Public University System
October 1, 2021 - September 27, 2025Bachelor of Arts in Information Technology at American Public University System
October 1, 2021 - September 27, 2025Master of Business Administration in Organizational Psychology at American Intercontinental University
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Southern Illinois University
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2003Qualifications
Industry Experience
Healthcare, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
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