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Jennifer Spears

Woodland,MS

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Forensic Interviewer

Sally Kate Winters Family Services
08.2022 - Current
  • Conducted forensic interviews using Child First Protocol.
  • Documented findings, prepared reports, and sent referrals.
  • Provided testimony in court proceedings when required.
  • Trained and guided new employees.
  • Maintained certification and attended peer reviews.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement, child protective services, and other multidiciplinary team members.
  • presented information at professional forums.

Primary Service Coordinator

Youth Villages
05.2021 - 07.2022
  • Partnered with clients to develop goals, strategies, and tasks for completing individualized services plans.
  • Identified and contacted appropriate community resources on behalf of clients.
  • Maintained weekly contact with clients.
  • Conducted monthly Child and Family Team Meetings.
  • Set medical appointments and facilitated transportation.
  • Maintained detailed records.

Senior Child Protective Investigator

Florida Department of Child and Family Services
08.2017 - 04.2021
  • Conducted investigations regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, abandonment, and special conditions of children.
  • Conducted in-depth interviews to gain insight.
  • Documented case information promptly.
  • Linked children and families to community resources.
  • Consulted with subject matter experts on cases involving domestic violence, substance misuse, and mental illness.
  • Attended and participated in youth court hearings.
  • Assisted in developing safety plans.
  • Removed children from unsafe living environments and placed them with relatives, foster families, etc.
  • Advocated for victims.

Child Protection Specialist

Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services
06.2016 - 06.2017
  • Investigated reports of abuse and neglect.
  • Conducted home visits, completed inspections, and interviewed family members and witnesses.
  • Supervised visitation.
  • Developed and implemented family service plans.
  • Maintained legal documents for court proceedings and testified in court.
  • Data entry.
  • Made referrals for community resources.
  • Informed victims and families of legal proceedings and timelines.
  • Removed children from unsafe living environments and placed them with family members, foster families, etc.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
05.2016

Licenses

Licensed Social Worker

References

Jessica Motes

MYPAC Therapist

Youth Villages

Columbus, MS

662-722-2295


Kerri Cobb

Child Protective Investigator Supervisor

Florida Department of Children and Family Services

Pensacola, FL

850-449-4321


Hannah Johnson

Instructional Assistant

Clark Elementary School

Paducah, KY

662-542-2601

Timeline

Lead Forensic Interviewer

Sally Kate Winters Family Services
08.2022 - Current

Primary Service Coordinator

Youth Villages
05.2021 - 07.2022

Senior Child Protective Investigator

Florida Department of Child and Family Services
08.2017 - 04.2021

Child Protection Specialist

Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services
06.2016 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Mississippi State University

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