Christina L. Schneider
St Louis,MO
Summary
Dedicated and result-oriented professional with 13 years of experience in social services. Proven expertise in staff training, program development, and case management. Skilled at leading teams to achieve service excellence and implementing impactful programs that enhance client outcomes. Proficient in Microsoft Word and navigating web-based tools for efficient documentation and communication. Seeking to leverage comprehensive skills and experience in a challenging, growth-oriented role that fosters continued professional development and meaningful contribution.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Out of Home Investigator
Children’s Division
09.2011 - 05.2017
- Company Overview: Department of Social Services – St
- Louis, MO
- Investigated child abuse/neglect in foster homes, daycares, schools, hospitals, and facilities
- Conducted home visits and interviewed families
- Wrote reports and testified in court
- Trained new investigators
- Department of Social Services – St
- Louis, MO
Emergency Department Social Worker
St. Louis University Hospital
07.2009 - 09.2011
- Networked with patients, nurses, and doctors
- Managed discharge planning and located beds for involuntary psychiatric patients
- Assisted with triaging patients and provided support in a Level 1 Trauma Facility
Investigation and Assessment Worker
St. Louis University Hospital
06.2004 - 06.2009
- Conducted child abuse and neglect investigations and assessments
- Provided services, referrals, and removed children when necessary
- Handled Domestic Violence calls and chronic neglect cases
- Worked on Drug-Exposed Infant cases and assisted in locating placements
- Wrote reports and testified in court
- Trained new investigators and assisted colleagues
Education
Master’s Degree - Social Work, Community Mental Health
St. Louis University
St. Louis, MO08.2011
Bachelor’s Degree - Social Work
St. Louis University
St. Louis, MO06.2004
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Case management software
- Documentation
- Strong verbal communication
- Strong written communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Advocacy
- Time management
- Prioritization
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Multidisciplinary coordination
- Leadership
- Crisis intervention
- Empathy
- Resource connection
References
Available upon request.
Projects
Training principals in how to assist Children’s Division when hotlines were called in. My role was to come up with the material and presenting it to the principals of St. Louis City Public Schools. Domestic Violence Prevention presentations, my role was coming up with the material and presenting it to those in domestic violence centers.
Languages
English
Timeline
Out of Home Investigator
Children’s Division
09.2011 - 05.2017
Emergency Department Social Worker
St. Louis University Hospital
07.2009 - 09.2011
Investigation and Assessment Worker
St. Louis University Hospital
06.2004 - 06.2009
Bachelor’s Degree - Social Work
St. Louis University
Master’s Degree - Social Work, Community Mental Health
St. Louis University
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