Ashley Cavazos
Pomeroy,OH
Summary
Invested Social Services worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interests of clients. Expertise in child abuse investigations. Respectful and compassionate professional offering 4 year background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intake and Investigative Caseworker
MEIGS COUNTY DJFS
Middleport, OH
07.2020 - Current
- Conduct interviews with children, families, and collateral sources
- Investigate allegations of child abuse and/or neglect
- Provide referrals and case management to families in need of services
- Work with local law enforcement and collaborate on criminal cases
- Maintain relationships with local courts and provide testimony
- File court motions, complaints, and other documents necessary to cases
- Complete safety assessments, family assessments, and home studies
- Work closely with judges, attorneys, probation officers, medical professionals, and local courts
- Ensure child safety through timely investigations, accurate risk assessments, and appropriate interventions
- Attend Child Advocacy Centers for Forensic Interviews
- Work effectively in fast-paced environments.
Ongoing Caseworker
MEIGS COUNTY DJFS
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Document data and complete accurate updates to case records
- Work with families towards the goal of reunification
- Develop and implement case plans
- Complete home visits and assessments
- Work closely with local providers to ensure that clients are maintaining appointments
- Refer and assist clients to local resources
- Attend court hearings to testify to clients' progress.
Centralized Scheduling Receptionist
Holzer Health Systems
Gallipolis, OH
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Streamlined appointment scheduling by implementing an efficient online booking system.
- Updated patient information in the electronic health record system, ensuring accuracy for future appointments and interactions with healthcare providers.
- Improved communication between departments by maintaining accurate records of scheduled appointments and procedures.
- Handled confidential patient information with discretion, adhering to HIPAA guidelines at all times.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
Security Forces Member
United States Air Force, USAF
Great Falls, MT
09.2009 - 05.2013
- Identified and reported suspicious activity to prevent security incidents.
- Remained calm and alert especially during emergency situations to maintain order and confidence in authority.
- Patrolled grounds to monitor status and safety of premises.
- Decreased potential threats by maintaining strict access control procedures for personnel and vehicles.
- Safeguarded sensitive materials by implementing rigorous inventory management practices and adhering to established guidelines.
- Ensured overall safety with thorough inspections of facilities and equipment, identifying and addressing vulnerabilities.
Education
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION -
PARK UNIVERSITY
05.2020
Skills
- Crisis situations
- Confidentiality Practices
- Conducting interviews
- Abuse and Neglect Investigation
Certification
- Child Abuse Investigation Training, NJTC - March 2024
- Reid Forensic Interview Training, February 2022
Timeline
Intake and Investigative Caseworker
MEIGS COUNTY DJFS
07.2020 - Current
Ongoing Caseworker
MEIGS COUNTY DJFS
07.2020 - 07.2021
Centralized Scheduling Receptionist
Holzer Health Systems
06.2018 - 07.2020
Security Forces Member
United States Air Force, USAF
09.2009 - 05.2013
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION -
PARK UNIVERSITY