Jennifer Spears
Woodland,MS
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Forensic Interviewer
Sally Kate Winters Family Services
West Point, MS
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
Columbus, MS
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
Pensacola, FL
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
Fulton, MS
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, MS05.2016
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