Amanda Tobin
Spokane
Summary
Dynamic Social Service Specialist with extensive experience at the Department of Children Youth and Families. Expert in family assessment and crisis intervention, I excel in fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to advocate for children's rights and safety paired with family preservation and ensure compliance with legal standards, utilizing strong communication and critical thinking skills to achieve positive outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Service Specialist 3
Department of Children Youth and Families
06.2024 - Current
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities in fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to streamline service processes.
- Conducted thorough investigations into child welfare cases to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and court services to develop comprehensive family assessments and have written numerous Dependency Petitions for court intervention of families.
- Engaged with families to provide resources and support, fostering a collaborative relationship during investigations.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss case strategies and share insights on best practices.
- Monitored compliance with court orders, ensuring adherence to legal requirements throughout the investigation process.
- Evaluated each situation objectively based on available evidence and used critical thinking skills to determine appropriate actions.
Child Welfare Case Manager
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
04.2022 - 06.2024
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate child welfare needs and develop individualized service plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services for families and children in crisis situations.
- Monitored case progress, ensuring compliance with state regulations and agency policies.
- Facilitated family meetings to support communication between parents, children, and service providers.
- Maintained accurate documentation in case management systems to track client interactions and outcomes.
- Supported positive parenting skills by providing parents with education, guidance, and coaching throughout the case management process.
- Advocated for children's rights within the legal system, coordinating with attorneys and court personnel as needed.
- Implemented intervention strategies based on best practices in child welfare and family preservation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID05-2022
Skills
- Family assessment
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Courtroom testimony
- Interviewing techniques
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Writing and verbal communication
- Case documentation
- Active learning
- Client engagement and assistance
- Information gathering
- Crisis situations
- De-escalation techniques
Timeline
Social Service Specialist 3
Department of Children Youth and Families
06.2024 - Current
Child Welfare Case Manager
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
04.2022 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Lewis-Clark State College
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