Amber Bennett
Haughton,LA
Summary
Dedicated Child Welfare Specialist with expertise in crisis intervention, case management, and effective communication. Committed to enhancing family support through collaborative service plan development and comprehensive risk assessments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Welfare Specialist
State Of Louisiana, Department Of Children, Family Services
Shreveport, Louisiana
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted families in accessing community resources and services.
- Conducted initial assessments to identify child welfare needs.
- Collaborated with social workers to develop service plans for families.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation in compliance with regulations.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss case management strategies and updates.
- Provided support during home visits to evaluate family environments.
- Developed partnerships with local agencies to improve access to essential services for families in need.
- Educated families on child development and parenting skills, fostering healthier family dynamics.
- Advocated for children during court proceedings, ensuring their best interests were represented in custody and parental rights cases.
- Conducted home visits with families to assess the safety of children in their homes.
- Created detailed reports summarizing findings from investigations into allegations of abuse or neglect according to agency policies and procedures.
- Provided consultation services to other departments within the organization related to child welfare cases.
- Monitored court hearings and provided testimony regarding the best interests of the child.
- Responded promptly and appropriately to emergency situations involving children at risk of harm due to abuse or neglect.
- Collaborated with other agencies such as schools, hospitals, law enforcement, mental health providers. to ensure that a comprehensive approach is taken when addressing family needs.
- Identified potential barriers that may impede a family's ability to provide a safe environment for children living in their home.
- Developed case plans and goals for at-risk families, including referrals to community resources.
- Educated families about available resources that can assist them in meeting their goals while providing a safe environment for their children.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients who needed assistance getting to appointments or activities outside the home.
- Performed routine follow-up visits with former clients after they have achieved permanency placement in order to monitor progress.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss safety plans, service plans, and permanency options.
- Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data.
- Used job-related software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes and technical reports
- Participated in ongoing training to maintain license and enhance knowledge of relevant mental health topics.
- Advocated for victims during difficult situations by filing police reports and connecting to needed services.
- Informed victims about legal processes and timelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Louisiana State University, Alexandra, LA, US
Alexandria, LA12-2017
Skills
- Case management
- Child welfare regulations
- Family assessment
- Risk assessment
- Needs assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Service planning
- Documentation compliance
- Foster care support
- Foster care youth
- Client advocacy
- Counsel parents
- Home visits
- Resource networking
- Prepare reports
- Task prioritization
- File management
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Collaborative teamwork
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
- Active listening
- Confidentiality management
- Child advocacy
- Family services
- Family support
- Family support
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Child Welfare Specialist
State Of Louisiana, Department Of Children, Family Services
12.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Louisiana State University, Alexandra, LA, US