Ashli Malone
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Proven professional with extensive experience in child welfare and legal support, notably with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Excelled in multitasking and teamwork, significantly improving family reunification rates. Skilled in case documentation and relationship building, ensuring the safety and well-being of children in challenging environments. Detail-oriented professional documenting all instances and cases of abuse, neglect and abandonment in compliance with agency rules. Remaining calm, polished and nonjudgmental in stressful situations. Respectful Child Protective Investigator handling emergency placements with ease.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Protective Investigator
Mecklenburg County Department Of Social Services
01.2024 - Current
- Interviewed children, members of families, medical personnel and law enforcement to gain valuable information for each case.
- Conducted in-depth assessments to determine if children were safe from harm and abuse at home.
- Documented all relevant information by filling out forms and completing case reports.
- Assessed each child's unique needs and coordinated delivery of appropriate services and resources.
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions, interview family members, and observe interactions between children and caregivers.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding timelines for investigations, documentation, and reporting requirements.
Foster Care Social Worker
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided transportation for children and parents to and from visits and court.
- Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
- Assisted families in developing problem-solving and coping skills by providing counseling and referring to appropriate community agencies.
- Collaborated with case managers and community partners to deliver effective treatment and case collaboration.
- Reduced case backlog by efficiently managing a caseload of multiple families, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and complexity.
- Improved family reunification rates by conducting regular home visits and providing support to foster parents.
- Conducted home, school and community visits to assigned clients to assess client's level of care and provide guidance towards meeting treatment goals.
Foster Care Social Worker
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Provided transportation for children and parents to and from visits and court.
- Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
- Collaborated with case managers and community partners to deliver effective treatment and case collaboration.
- Implemented motivational interviewing skills to assess risk factors for child abuse and neglect, substance use and intimate partner violence.
- Coordinated access to medical care for children in foster homes, ensuring their physical health needs were met consistently throughout their time in care.
- Conducted thorough assessments of prospective foster homes to ensure suitability for child placements, maintaining strict adherence to state regulations.
Trial Court Clerk
Berrien County Trial Court
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Supported the judge, attorneys, and litigants by promptly addressing inquiries and providing relevant documentation.
- Contributed to a positive work environment within the clerk''s office by demonstrating strong teamwork skills and proactive problem-solving abilities.
- Ensured timely resolution of cases with efficient docket management and prioritization of urgent matters.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail when proofreading legal documents for accuracy prior to submission or filing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI12.2018
Skills
Teamwork and Cooperation
Neglect and abandonment reporting
Attention to Detail
Multitasking Abilities
Organizational Skills
Writing and verbal communication
Case Documentation
Confidentiality Practices
Relationship Building
Adaptability and Flexibility
Professionalism
Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Child Protective Investigator
Mecklenburg County Department Of Social Services
01.2024 - Current
Foster Care Social Worker
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
03.2023 - 09.2023
Foster Care Social Worker
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
05.2021 - 03.2023
Trial Court Clerk
Berrien County Trial Court
06.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Wayne State University
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