Desiree King
Blackwood,NJ
Summary
Resourceful Court Liaison known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in legal documentation management, effective communication between court officials and clients, and maintaining confidentiality with sensitivity to case details. Excel in negotiation, problem-solving, and time management skills, ensuring smooth operation within judicial processes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Juvenile Court Liaison
Division of Child Protection & Permanency
01.2011 - Current
- Oversaw juvenile cases for local office, ensuring compliance with court orders. Conducted evaluations and fulfilled judge's directives punctually. Tracked and updated log of all active juvenile cases for accurate case management.
- Coordinated court appearances for child welfare cases with legal representatives.
- Facilitated communication between families and child protection services.
- Prepared case documentation for court hearings and legal proceedings.
Family Service Specialist II
Division of Children & Families
01.2002 - 01.2010
- Managed caseload of 30 children, conducting screening interviews, investigating referrals of neglect and abuse, interviewing family members, providing community resources and services, referring children to residential programs, monitoring children in foster care, and preparing court reports and required documentation.
- Guided families in accessing public assistance programs and resources to enhance their well-being.
- Facilitated service referrals to community partners and support agencies, ensuring families received necessary support.
- Assisted families in navigating public assistance programs and resources.
Treatment Specialist & Case Manager
Volunteers of America
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Trained and supervised new case managers while conducting behavioral assessments and facilitating training sessions while ensuring quality assurance through gathered statistical data.
- Conducted assessments to identify client needs and develop treatment plans.
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions, enhancing support for client recovery.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care strategies.
Case Manager
Volunteers of America
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Managed a caseload of 20-25 male residents in a 200-bed residential correctional facility, completed intake and assessment interviews, provided onsite counseling, and facilitated core curriculum focused on problem-solving and drug treatment.
- Coordinated client assessments to identify needs and create tailored service plans.
- Facilitated access to essential community resources and support services for clients.
- Promoted clients' rights by actively communicating their needs in meetings with stakeholders.
Education
MA - Counseling Psychology
Ashford University
San Diego, CABA - Psychology, Women's Studies
Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PAHigh School -
Kent Place High
Summit, NJSkills
- Strong Communication and Engagement Skills, Proficient in PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Excel, New Jersey Spirit, and Safe Measures
- case management
- policy writing
- court report preparation
- Case management
RESEARCH/TRAINING :
- Assessment Tools- The Level of Service Inventory-Revised, Needs Assessment, Structured Decision Making, and Placement Assessment.
- Training-Child Development, Group Facilitation, Understanding Substance Abuse and Addiction, Domestic Violence, Mental Health Illness, Medical Indicators of Abuse and Neglect, Recognizing Parental High Risk Indicators, Permanency Planning, Reasoning and Rehabilitation-Problem Solving, Cultural Competency, Case Planning, and Family Team Meeting Facilitation.
Timeline
Juvenile Court Liaison
Division of Child Protection & Permanency
01.2011 - Current
Family Service Specialist II
Division of Children & Families
01.2002 - 01.2010
Treatment Specialist & Case Manager
Volunteers of America
01.2000 - 01.2002
Case Manager
Volunteers of America
01.1999 - 01.2000
MA - Counseling Psychology
Ashford University
BA - Psychology, Women's Studies
Muhlenberg College
High School -
Kent Place High