Brianna Larkins
Union,NJ
Summary
Passionate and dedicated individual with expertise in social services and program development. Strong background in running social services initiatives and crafting effective policies and procedures. Well-equipped to make a positive impact. Collaborative nature drives focus on addressing social issues and improving the quality of life in marginalized communities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Service Supervisor
Children Rescue Fund
05.2021 - Current
- Oversee Case managers and Housing Specialist and their responsibilities with weekly supervision providing training to Case Managers with skills and accurate information to improve services provided to children placement services and to Housing Specialist in regard to housing packages and all housing inquiries
- Implement and monitor policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient program services
- Conduct the removal of children and arranged emergency placement for any children that could not safely remain in their home with the implementation of a safety plan for children to be in a safe environment
- Participate in the supervision of court-ordered visitation — document and record visits for reunification efforts and legal consults engaging children and families in developing safety plans and services
- Monitor case plans to ensure objectives are being met obtaining residential placements for children and ensure services needed are being implemented reporting the status of case plans to Children Rescue Fund
- Interview and make recommendations on hiring/termination of case managers and housing specialists
- Document all supervisory sessions with staff and write quarterly reports for each case and testifying to those reports in court creating individualized treatment plans for every client based on their needs and updating them every 3 months
- Complete a biopsychosocial for all clients who suffers from mental health and who are deemed high risk
- Provided ongoing support to case managers in crisis situations, guiding them through problem-solving strategies and promoting best practice approaches.
Paralegal
Kings County District Attorney Office
11.2017 - 05.2021
- Investigated alleged abuse, and abandonment of children with the NYPD to determine unsafe conditions taking appropriate action to ensure the safety of children in accordance with state-mandated timeframes
- Interacted closely with NYC government agency personnel such as NYPD, FDNY, Corrections, OCME fulfilling request made by assigned attorney interacting with law enforcement agencies outside of NYC
- Prepared subpoenas, affirmation, orders to produce, material witness orders and special witness orders along with other legal paperwork as needed preparing felonies and misdemeanors grand jury files for trials
- Ordered and retrieved police reports, court minutes, dispositions, certified order of protections, medical records, lab reports and other documentation from appropriate agencies via fax or email when needed
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
Payroll Specialist
Department of Sanitation
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Managed employee records to include processing new employees, maintaining sick and vacation accruals, ensuring benefits deductions, entering garnishments, and performing employment verifications
- Entered new hires paperwork, terminations, wage increases, name, address, position changes, tax information, and direct deposit into ADP Enterprise, processing high volume payroll distribution
- Offered conflict resolution, unemployment representation, workmen's' comp code, all benefits including medical, dental, STD, LTD, 40lK, Life and payroll services to appeal to quality employees
- Restructured the company's payroll department to achieve greater efficiency and resolved payroll issues
- Reduced payroll errors by conducting thorough audits and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Streamlined year-end tax reporting process, ensuring timely issuance of W-2 forms and minimizing errors through meticulous record-keeping.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Rights
John Jay College of Criminal Justice City University of New York (CUNY)
New York, NY05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice City University of New York (CUNY)
New York, NY05.2017
Skills
- Strategic Communications
- Team Leadership
- Case Coordination
- Self-Driven
- Training & Development
- Professional demeanor
- Data-Entry
- Office 365
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Team Leadership
- Time management
- Organization and multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Case assessment
- Multicultural competence
Key Qualifications
- Strategic Communications
- Supervisory
- Case Management
- Exceptional Customer Service
- Self-Driven
- Training & Development
- Professional demeanor
- Data-Entry
- Office 365
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Team Leadership
Coursework
- Human Rights & Humanitarianism
- International Criminal Law
- Human Rights International & Domestic Legal Frame
- The Investigative Function
- Constitutional Law
- Law & Institutional Treatment
Timeline
Social Service Supervisor
Children Rescue Fund
05.2021 - Current
Paralegal
Kings County District Attorney Office
11.2017 - 05.2021
Payroll Specialist
Department of Sanitation
01.2017 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice City University of New York (CUNY)
Master of Arts - Human Rights
John Jay College of Criminal Justice City University of New York (CUNY)
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