Abbygail Madamba
Chula Vista,CA
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Protective Services Worker
County of San Diego Health & Human Services Agency Child & Family Well-Being
01.2025 - Current
- Conducts rapid in-field assessments of child safety in response to urgent or immediate-risk referrals.
- Investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation through interviews, home visits, collateral contacts, and review of records.
- Determines child safety, risk levels, and service needs using structured decision-making tools and professional judgment.
- Developed and implemented immediate safety plans to protect children, arranging temporary placements to ensure safety.
- Collaborates with law enforcement, medical professionals, educators, and community partners during crisis investigations.
- Documented findings and assessments to ensure compliance with agency policies and legal standards, facilitating timely case progression.
- Provided crisis intervention and resource linkage to support families in stabilizing unsafe conditions.
- Drafted comprehensive reports detailing case findings and recommendations for court review, and recommendations for court involvement.
- Maintained cultural competence and trauma-informed practices to enhance communication effectiveness in high-stress situations.
- Manages multiple high-priority cases simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and procedural requirements.
Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) - Sr. Behavior Technician Trainer
Center for Autism and Related Disorders
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Delivered individualized ABA therapy in 1 on 1 settings to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related disorders, fostering skill development and emotional growth
- Execute individualized lessons/programs in structured and play-based settings to assist clients in meeting goals and promoting their overall independence
- Teach different skills pertaining to daily living, social/speech, fine motor, and play skills
- Collected and analyzed clinical and behavioral data to assess client outcomes and track progress towards established goals
- Trained new hires on therapy session protocols and evaluated their performance through final field examinations to ensure quality of care
- Https://centerforautism.com/
Starbucks Barista/Trainer and Sales Associate
Target
08.2017 - 10.2021
- Trained new hires on Starbucks standards and routines to ensure consistency in service delivery
- Maintained best company practices to enhance customer satisfaction and meet sanitation protocols
- Inventory and database management
- Order and stock new product
- Managed online product listings to improve product visibility and accessibility for customers
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA08-2021
Skills
- Child safety assessment
- Child safety intervention
- Family support services
- Crisis communication
- Case documentation
- Community resource coordination
- Family support services
- Family engagement
- Trauma-informed care
- Critical thinking
- ABA therapy
- Autism intervention
- Social skills development
- Cultural competence
Certification
- Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) | December 2021 - Present
- Accredited via the Behavioral Intervention Certification Council
OBJECTIVE
I am seeking a position where I am able to apply my education and further my experience in Public Health and Early Childhood/Special Education while expanding my practice in social work through emergency response, safety assessment, and family support.
Timeline
Protective Services Worker
County of San Diego Health & Human Services Agency Child & Family Well-Being
01.2025 - Current
Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) - Sr. Behavior Technician Trainer
Center for Autism and Related Disorders
10.2021 - 10.2023
Starbucks Barista/Trainer and Sales Associate
Target
08.2017 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies
San Diego State University