Brittney Hawkins
Parsippany
Summary
Committed to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.. Proficient in mental health/ psychological factors that affects the behaviors of individuals, casework, data entry and office work. Known to handle a wide range of task. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Service Worker
Division of Family and Benefits
01.2024 - Current
- Gather social data from clients
- Maintained confidential records and documentation in multiple databases.
- Attended and participate in staff meetings and training seminars.
- Carry out treatment plans, service and referral programs designed to meet clients needs
- Examine, adjust, determine and authorize eligibility for public benefits from public or private agencies
- Review, analyze, evaluate and implement programs.
Family Service Specialist
Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P)
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Respond to child abuse and neglect referrals
- Assist with arranging placement for children
- Completing in home visits to ensure safety of the children along with in-office and field work
- Collecting, analyzing, and documenting facts from such field work
- Attend court when necessary.
- Increased family stability by providing crisis intervention and connecting them to appropriate community supports.
- Safe guarded children's welfare through thorough risk assessments and timely interventions in high-risk cases.
- Expedite permanency planning for children in foster care through diligent case management and effective collaboration with legal stakeholders.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional growth by attending relevant trainings, workshops, and conferences; continuously updating skills and knowledge within the family services field.
Clinical Associate
Brett DiNovi Associates
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Provide direct support to children in home diagnosed with autism while following behavior support plans
- Provide direct support in schools with children diagnosed with behavioral disorders
- Ensured data collection is accurate and thoroughly taken
- Attend IEP meetings and follow behavior support plans.
Youth Support Worker
Crossroads Programs
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Oversee at risk youth in group home setting
- Ensure the safety of the youth
- Transport youth to necessary appointments
- Teach life skills to youth to ensure ability to transition out of group home back into community or family.
Program Associate
Bancroft
01.2016 - 01.2015
- Work in group home setting with autistic children
- Ensure the safety of the children and behavior support plans were followed
- Cook/feed, bath and teach life skills to children
- Take youth on outings.
Education
Master’s Degree - Psychology, ABA
Capella University
09.2020
Bachelor’s Degree - Sociology
Rowan University
05.2015
Skills
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft office
- Service planning
- Professional ethics
- Community Resources
- Law Enforcement Collaboration
- Structured Decision Making (SDM) tools knowledge
State
NJ
Zip
07054
City
Parsippany
Timeline
Family Service Worker
Division of Family and Benefits
01.2024 - Current
Family Service Specialist
Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P)
01.2022 - 01.2024
Clinical Associate
Brett DiNovi Associates
01.2018 - 01.2022
Youth Support Worker
Crossroads Programs
01.2016 - 01.2020
Program Associate
Bancroft
01.2016 - 01.2015
Master’s Degree - Psychology, ABA
Capella University
Bachelor’s Degree - Sociology
Rowan University
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