Alecia Esby
Bronx,NY
Summary
Seasoned Child Protective Specialist with a proven track record at the Administration for Children's Services, enhancing child safety and family cohesion through investigative expertise and partnership-building. Excelled in leadership roles, mentoring colleagues, and developing safety assessments. Skilled in MS Office Suite and adept at fostering multidisciplinary collaborations, significantly improving intervention outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Protective Specialist
Administration for Children's Services
01.2019 - Current
- Conducted thorough investigations into child abuse and neglect cases
- Facilitated collaborative meetings with Department of Education (DOE) to address education neglect
- Brokered partnerships to ensure effective interventions and child safety
- Developed and implemented safety mechanisms to protect children
- Conducted comprehensive safety assessments to ensure secure environments
- Provided supportive services to empower families and promote cohesion
- Mentored new hires and seasoned colleagues on best practices
- Ensured timely interventions and supportive services for at-risk families
- Fostered strong partnerships with DOE to address education neglect
- Improved child safety outcomes through effective safety assessments
- Peer mentor
Volunteer Counselor
Victim Support Services
Port Maria
06.2014 - 10.2016
- Assisted program development for juveniles
- Facilitated group and individual counseling
- Collaborated with social workers
Teacher
Marymount High School
Jamaica, St. Mary
09.2007 - 08.2016
- Taught Physical Education, Integrated Science, and Home and Family life Education (grades 7-13)
- Mentored students and prepared quarterly profiles
- Implemented Wellness club for staff
- Developed training programs for athletes
- Prepared students for CSEC Physical Education practical exams
- Form room teacher
Clerk
St. Mary Resident Magistrate Court
St. Mary
03.2001 - 07.2004
- Prepared court documents and attended hearings
- Documented case files and wrote bail bonds
- Prepared summons and organized documents
Education
Bachelor of Education -
G.C. Foster College
Spanish Town, Jamaica12.2010
Education Diploma in Teaching - Minor in Biology
G.C. Foster College
Spanish Town, Jamaica12.2007
Skills
- MS Office Suite 2010
- Reports generation and analysis
- File/records maintenance
- Investigative expertise
- Collaboration and partnership-building
- Child safety and well-being
- Family support and empowerment
- Leadership and mentorship
- Neglect claims
- Neglect and abuse checks
- Safety evaluations
- Family support
- Service plans
- Investigations management
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Safety assessments
Certification
- CPR/AED certification (American Health Care Academy)
- Advanced Childcare Development certification (American Red Cross)
Hobbies and Interests
- Working with developmentally delayed kids
- Volunteering with youth groups
- Sports and recreation
Accomplishments
- Peer mentor
Timeline
Child Protective Specialist
Administration for Children's Services
01.2019 - Current
Volunteer Counselor
Victim Support Services
06.2014 - 10.2016
Teacher
Marymount High School
09.2007 - 08.2016
Clerk
St. Mary Resident Magistrate Court
03.2001 - 07.2004
- CPR/AED certification (American Health Care Academy)
- Advanced Childcare Development certification (American Red Cross)
Bachelor of Education -
G.C. Foster College
Education Diploma in Teaching - Minor in Biology
G.C. Foster College
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