Hi, I’m
Danya Moten
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Tiny Human Whisperer Nanny Concierge
Owner/Founder
01.2003 - Current
Job overview
- Consulted with clients to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution, dynamic communication skills, and by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
State Of Kansas Department Of Children & Families
Child and Family Protective Services Investigator
07.2017 - 07.2018
Job overview
- Crisis intervention Data-driven decision making
- Solutions-focused, bio-psycho social assessments
- Analytical thinker using team collaboration and leadership
- Investigated suspected cases of child abuse, neglect and exploitation, and compiled documentation for court reports
- Wrote reports and case summaries and compiled work records, including required statistics
- Interviewed and evaluated clients, including conducting safety and risk assessments
- Collaborated with staff, community members, contract partners, and courts, to ensure well being, and promote advocacy of client's needs.
Douglas County Youth Services
Youth-Mentor Supervisor of Detention Operations
08.2016 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Oversaw juveniles in a correctional residential facility setting
- Organized client documentation by checking files and verifying completeness of notes
- Collaborated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers
- Oversaw department mentor-internship program to improve youth education
- Employed appropriate incentives and sanctions to achieve desired behaviors and outcomes.
Education
University of KansasLawrence, KS
Bachelor of Science from Social Welfare
12.2018
University Overview
- Dean's List Fall/Spring 2017, 2018
- Elected President of Social Work Student Group 2018
- Student Representative for Joni Johnson Equity and Diversity Faculty Group
- Received School of Social Welfare Multicultural Scholarship
- Received McDaneld Shirley Ann Ketchum Scholarship
- Received Diana Woodruff Memorial Scholarship
- Member of Honor's Society
Johnson County Community CollegeOverland Park, KS
Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts And Sciences
05.2013
University Overview
- 4.0 GPA
- Dean's List with Distinction Fall/Spring 2013
- Professional Development: Social Work
- Continuing Education: Early Childhood Education, Child Development, and Criminology
Skills
- Child Welfare and Protective Services
- Confidential Case Documentation/Management
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
- Efficient Under Pressure
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Child Abuse and Neglect Identification
- Court Hearings
- Interview and Interrogation Training
- Report Writing
- Familiarity with Legal Terminology
- Corrective Action Planning
Timeline
Child and Family Protective Services Investigator
State Of Kansas Department Of Children & Families
07.2017 - 07.2018
Youth-Mentor Supervisor of Detention Operations
Douglas County Youth Services
08.2016 - 06.2017
Owner/Founder
Tiny Human Whisperer Nanny Concierge
01.2003 - Current
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science from Social Welfare
Johnson County Community College
Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts And Sciences
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