Jessica Corbin
Topeka,UNITED STATES
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Protection Specialist
DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
11.2023 - Current
- Receives assigned reports of families where children are suspected of being in need of care, abused or neglected as defined in K.S.A
- 38-2202, and establishes contact with one or more family members to assess child abuse and neglect allegations within the assigned time frame
- Makes timely collaborative contact with schools, courts, multi-disciplinary teams, mental health, law enforcement, and other service providers to assess child safety per DCF regulation/policy
- Conducts assessments of alleged abuse and neglect, completes and prepares a written assessment within the established timelines
- Makes referral to law enforcement, court attorneys and the court as appropriate
- Provides short term, intensive and preventative intervention
- Assist the family in formulating a child safety plan and jointly develops a family case plan with family if services are needed
- Maintains clear records of services provided and documents progress in meeting goals, including writing the basis for finding decisions
- Prepares timely opening packet on children brought into custody by completing placement referrals, placement agreements, medical consents, with updates FACTS, and obtain current or emergency medical card
- Actively participates in supervisor conferences and case consultation informing supervisor of significant case development and problems
- Attends and participates in regularly scheduled unit meetings as well as group supervision within the unit meetings
- Utilizes agency forms to provide complete and accurate referrals to the private contractor within contract guidelines
- Assures that all appropriate paperwork and information is provided
- Receives and reviews monthly reports, family case plans, child case plans, initial case plans from private contractors
- Assures documentation reflects accurate descriptions of progress and is within guidelines outlined in agency contracts
- Attends mandatory meetings, including 24/48 hour meetings and attends initial case plans and subsequent case plans only when the permanency goal changes
- Provides written reports to court and necessary court hearings
- Assists in preparation of Child in Need of Care petitions to be provided to the District Attorney and provide all supporting evidence within the time frames
- Provides legal documentation and legal status changes to the private agency
- Court testimony in Child in Need of Care cases in which custody is requested or given to DCF by the court as well as criminal cases in which the perpetrator of the abuse/neglect is charged
- Responds in a positive, professional manner to clients, community, and other professionals
- Seeks to resolve differences in a positive manner and within DCF rules, policies, and regulations
- Utilizes formal information training opportunities and professional readings to enhance knowledge and skills in family/assessment, intervention, leadership, and teamwork
- Completes all other duties as assigned.
Handprints Home Daycare Co-Owner
HOME DAYCARE
11.2021 - 11.2023
- Supervise children ages 0-5
- General cleaning and cooking
- Meal planning and prepping
- Plan daily schedule
- Budget and delegate finances.
Supervisor
PATHWAY FAMILY SERVICES QRTP
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Assist staff with active interventions
- Complete progress notes about each client session
- Attend weekly staff meetings
- Assist case coordinator in admission decisions
- Create weekly shift schedules for staff
- Create daily schedule/therapeutic activities for clients
- General cleaning and cooking
- Supervise 4-12 staff
- Hold, complete, and document weekly supervision meetings with each staff member
- Complete staff disciplinary actions when necessary.
Case Coordinator
PATHWAY FAMILY SERVICES QRTP
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Complete and hold monthly treatment team meetings for each client which include attorneys, Department of Children and Families staff, therapist, and family members
- Assist staff with active interventions
- Complete progress notes about each client session
- Organize and keep current files on each client
- Attend weekly staff meetings and keep notes
- Assessing and deciding on clients to admit to the programs.
Intensive In-Home Specialist
KVC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
04.2016 - 04.2020
- Provide in-home services to clients including active interventions and monitor client safety
- Assist families in locating community resources
- Complete progress notes about each client session
- Complete monthly reports about each client’s session and progress
- Complete documentation for court hearings
- Complete and hold case plans for each client.
Mental Health Specialist
FAMILY SERVICE AND GUIDANCE CENTER
09.2013 - 04.2016
- Provide active interventions and monitoring clients (ages 3-18) working on social and behavioral skills
- Provide services in multiple locations
- Complete weekly documentation about each client session
- Communicate with each client’s treatment team
- Communicate with each client’s parent/guardian.
Attendant Care Provider
FAMILY SERVICE AND GUIDANCE CENTER
05.2013 - 05.2014
- Provide active interventions and monitoring clients working on social and behavioral skills
- Complete documentation about each client session.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Washburn University of Topeka
Topeka, KS05.2013
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Allen Community College
Burlingame, KS12.2011
Skills
- Mental health awareness
- Professional boundaries
- Child Welfare Laws
- Substance abuse awareness
- Family engagement
- Child Development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Behavioral analysis
Volunteer Experience
• Washburn Transformation Experience: Leadership Project 2013
• Washburn Transformational Experience: Scholarly - Directed Research in Psychology 2012
• Washburn Transformational Experience: International Education and Community Service - Nicaragua Service Experience 2012
Timeline
Child Protection Specialist
DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
11.2023 - Current
Handprints Home Daycare Co-Owner
HOME DAYCARE
11.2021 - 11.2023
Supervisor
PATHWAY FAMILY SERVICES QRTP
06.2020 - 11.2021
Case Coordinator
PATHWAY FAMILY SERVICES QRTP
04.2020 - 06.2020
Intensive In-Home Specialist
KVC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
04.2016 - 04.2020
Mental Health Specialist
FAMILY SERVICE AND GUIDANCE CENTER
09.2013 - 04.2016
Attendant Care Provider
FAMILY SERVICE AND GUIDANCE CENTER
05.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Washburn University of Topeka
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Allen Community College
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