Ariana Kashef
Ocala,FL
Summary
Compassionate Child Protective Investigator experienced in conducting thorough investigations and crisis intervention focused on child welfare. Delivered effective case management through strong problem-solving, communication, and empathy skills, ensuring child safety in sensitive situations. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to secure optimal outcomes for children and families.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Protective Investigator
Department of Children and Family Services
Ocala, Florida
09.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough investigations into child abuse and neglect allegations.
- Interviewed children, families, and witnesses to gather relevant information.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and community agencies on case assessments.
- Implemented safety plans to ensure child welfare during investigations.
- Maintained accurate case documentation within agency databases and systems.
- Remained composed and calm when interacting with individuals, taking into account that children and families were involved in high-stress situations.
- Investigated each child's living environment to determine whether home was safe or presented risks.
Nanny
Private/Family
Lake Forest Park, WA
03.2020 - 01.2023
- Performed first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as needed.
- Prepared and served nutritionally balanced meals and snacks, fostering healthy eating habits among children.
- Organized and conducted age-appropriate recreational activities, including games, arts and crafts, sports, and play dates, to promote physical and social development.
- Instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact or play with unsafe objects.
- Instruct and assist children in the development of health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet behavior.
- Teach and perform age-appropriate activities, such as lap play, reading, and arts and crafts to encourage intellectual development of children.
- Remove hazards and develop appropriate boundaries and rules to create a safe environment for children.
- Model appropriate social behaviors and encourage concern for others to cultivate development of interpersonal relationships and communication skills.
- Work with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote desirable child behavior.
- Perform first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required.
Nanny
Private/Family
Bothell, WA
06.2016 - 12.2018
- Meet regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
- Organized and conducted age-appropriate recreational activities, fostering physical development and social interaction among children.
- Teach and perform age-appropriate activities, such as lap play, reading, and arts and crafts to encourage intellectual development of children.
- Prepared and served nutritionally balanced meals and snacks to promote healthy eating habits in children.
- Instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact or play with unsafe objects.
- Remove hazards and develop appropriate boundaries and rules to create a safe environment for children.
- Observed children's behavior for irregularities, took temperature, and transported children to doctor to maintain children's health.
- Perform first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required.
- Modeled appropriate social behaviors and encouraged empathy to enhance children's interpersonal relationships and communication skills.
Nanny
Private/Family
Edmonds, WA
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Meet regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
- Prepared and served nutritionally balanced meals and snacks to promote children's health and well-being.
- Organize and conduct age-appropriate recreational activities, such as games, arts and crafts, sports, walks, and play dates.
- Organized and conducted age-appropriate recreational activities to enhance children's physical, social, and cognitive development.
- Observed children's behavior for irregularities, took temperature, and transported children to doctor to maintain health.
- Modeled appropriate social behaviors and encouraged concern for others to foster development of interpersonal relationships and communication skills.
- Work with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote desirable child behavior.
- Assign appropriate chores and praise targeted behaviors to encourage development of self-control, self-confidence, and responsibility.
- Remove hazards and develop appropriate boundaries and rules to create a safe environment for children.
- Executed daily housekeeping tasks to maintain cleanliness in children's living areas.
- Instruct and assist children in the development of health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet behavior.
- Perform first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required.
Education
Bachelor - Human Services General Psychology Major with a Specialized Emphasis of Addiction’s Counseling
City University of Seattle
Seattle, WAHigh school diploma -
Bothell high school
Bothell, waassociate degree -
cascadia college
Bothell, waSkills
- Child assessments
- Neglect investigation
- Risk assessments
- Investigative methods
- Child welfare laws
- Judicial procedures
- Safety planning
- Child interviews
- Client interviews
- Information gathering
- Interviewing techniques
- Problem-solving
- Active listening
- Relationship building
Timeline
Child Protective Investigator
Department of Children and Family Services
09.2024 - Current
Nanny
Private/Family
03.2020 - 01.2023
Nanny
Private/Family
09.2016 - 06.2017
Nanny
Private/Family
06.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelor - Human Services General Psychology Major with a Specialized Emphasis of Addiction’s Counseling
City University of Seattle
High school diploma -
Bothell high school
associate degree -
cascadia college