Amandalinn Pulsinelli
Columbia,NJ
Summary
Knowledgeable and proficient Family Service Specialist with experience working in the investigative field, gathering necessary information through strong communicative skills and attention to detail. Background in assisting families and clients with services to comply with service recommendations and/or court orders and identifying appropriate case plan/ action to ensure the family and child's safety. Knowledge in the field of domestic violence and batterer intervention, safety planning, and power and control wheel.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Service Specialist II, Intake Worker
Dept Of Children & Families, Child Protection
06.2016 - Current
- Maintained confidential records and detailed documentation in state issued database (NJ Spirit).
- Attended and participated staff meetings and training seminars. Training hours range from 20-40 hours year, focusing on engagement, investigation skills, case practice, and social work focus.
- Investigated and identified signs and symptoms of domestic violence, criminal activity, abuse and neglect for immediate intervention and remediation.
- Assisted parents with appointment scheduling and transportation arrangements to maintain treatment plans and compliance with court orders
- Identified and initiated appropriate service providers and maintained opened communication with such to obtain monthly collaterals.
- Prepared court reports, appear/testify in court, and maintained open communication with courts and prosecutor offices when applicable.
- Knowledge surrounding local service providers, mental health services/screening, substance use providers, and assisted with all referrals for all recommendations.
Paraprofessional Aide
Celebrate The Children
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Worked one to one with children who were diagnosed with ASD, mental health, behavioral, and social challenges.
- Assisted classroom teacher with supervision and implementing academics.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Implemented intervention techniques to de-escalate behavioral outbursts to ensure child and classroom safety.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Education
Master of Arts - Child Advocacy And Policy
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Centenary University
Hackettstown, NJ06.2015
Skills
- Strong communication skills, specifically with challenging and non-compliant clients
- Able to maintain calm and confident demeanor during stressful and challenging conversations
- Strong skillset with timely, organized, and detailed documentation
- Able to achieve or complete mandate reports within or prior to deadlines
- Team orientated, but able to operate effectively solely
- Able to identify client's needs, strengths, and areas to improve to assist them
- Understanding of legal jargon, court orders, and criminal charges
- Knowledge in domestic violence, able to identify domestic violence, communicate with non-offending party and batterer, and knowledge of power and control wheel
Timeline
Family Service Specialist II, Intake Worker
Dept Of Children & Families, Child Protection
06.2016 - Current
Paraprofessional Aide
Celebrate The Children
05.2014 - 06.2015
Master of Arts - Child Advocacy And Policy
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Centenary University
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