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Catalina Peruchet

Woodridge,NY

Summary

Experienced CPS Senior Case Worker with strong skills in risk assessment, client advocacy, and effective communication. Proven ability to coordinate care and deliver essential services to vulnerable populations.

Overview

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years of post-secondary education
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13
years of professional experience

Work History

CPS Senior Case Worker Investigator Unit

Sullivan County Department of Family Services
Liberty, NY
12.2019 - Current

Outlined essential responsibilities in role

  • Reviewed reports of incoming allegations from state hotline and local intake sources to identify critical cases.
  • Interview People: Talk privately with the children, parents, teachers, and doctors.
  • Inspected homes to evaluate living conditions, food supply, and potential hazards impacting child safety.
  • Assess Risk: Decide if a child faces immediate danger or future harm.
  • Facilitated delivery of tailored services and resources after assessing individual needs of each child.

Advocate for human rights

People for Equal Justice
Liberty, NY
01.2014 - 12.2019
  • Advocated for client rights within various social service systems.

  • Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.
  • Coordinated with community resources to enhance client access to services.
  • Facilitated support groups for individuals dealing with mental health challenges.
  • Worked collaboratively with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses to coordinate care for clients.
  • Conducted supervised supervision ensuring a safe, neutral space for child-parent visitation during high-conflict custody transitions.
  • Compiled evidence from police reports, medical records or other sources for use in court trials.
  • Managed case files and documentation, ensuring all relevant information was organized, accessible, and maintained in strict confidentiality.
  • Coordinated with investigators and law enforcement agencies to obtain information or evidence used in hearings.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mayor Criminal Justice And Minor Psychology

University At Albany
Albany, NY
08.2016 - 12.2019

Skills

  • Client advocacy
  • Decision making
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Active listening
  • Organization
  • Strategic planning
  • Goal setting
  • Team collaboration
  • Cultural awareness
  • Bilingual (Spanish)

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

CPS Senior Case Worker Investigator Unit

Sullivan County Department of Family Services
12.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Mayor Criminal Justice And Minor Psychology

University At Albany
08.2016 - 12.2019

Advocate for human rights

People for Equal Justice
01.2014 - 12.2019
Catalina Peruchet