Denis Pantoja
Joliet,Illinois
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Child Protection Specialist
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services
08.2019 - Current
- Investigate reports of child abuse and neglect
- Assess immediate safety
- Initiate appropriate protection measures
- Summarizes, and presents case material
- Transports clients when taking protective custody
Intern
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services
08.2018 - 04.2019
Assist experienced staff in investigating reports of child abuse and neglect.
Assist interviewing children and families
Preparing reports
Paraprofessional Educator
Farragut Elementary School
12.2016 - 05.2018
- Implement lesson plans, under teacher direction
- Monitor and assist students in achieving academic success
- Behavior support with behavioral and emotional disorder students
- Perform record keeping
Intern
Lincoln Elementary School
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Assisted Girls On The Run after-school program
- Filling documents
- Communicate with clients, parents, and staff
- Home visits when necessary
- Created group/individual lessons
- Co-led Check In/Check Out program
Education
Associates - Arts
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IllinoisBachelor of Arts - Social Work
Governors State University
Governors State University, IllinoisMSW - Social Work
Governors State University
Governors State University, IllinoisSkills
Bilingual
Timeline
Child Protection Specialist
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services
08.2019 - Current
Intern
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services
08.2018 - 04.2019
Paraprofessional Educator
Farragut Elementary School
12.2016 - 05.2018
Intern
Lincoln Elementary School
08.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Governors State University
MSW - Social Work
Governors State University
Associates - Arts
Joliet Junior College