Gabriella Molina
Clermont,FL
Summary
Child Protection Investigator Supervisor with years of experience leading and managing teams to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable children. Proven track record of effectively overseeing investigations, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and making critical decisions to protect children from abuse and neglect. Skilled communicator with a strong ability to collaborate with various stakeholders, including law enforcement, social services agencies, and legal professionals. A committed advocate for social welfare, passionate about upholding ethical standards and advocating for families' best interests in challenging situations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Protection Investigator Supervisor
Florida Department of Children and Families
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Supervised a team of 5-7 child protection investigators to ensure timely and thorough investigations of suspected child abuse and neglect cases.
- Complete two or more on-call weekend and overnight supervisory shifts per month.
- Provided training and guidance to investigators on best practices for interviewing children and families, gathering evidence, and documenting findings.
Classification Specialist
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed work of a responsible and professional nature related to the classification and reclassification of inmates housed in the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Detention and Corrections Bureau.
Child Protective Investigator
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Worked to protect children and work with families who are subjects of allegations of abuse, neglect, and abandonment received by the Florida Abuse Hotline.
- Maintained a caseload of 20 or fewer open investigations.
Sales Assistant
Cases2Go
11.2017 - 04.2021
- Create and manage content on the Website. Review and create 3D drawings.
- Complete calls and online chats with clients.
Counselor
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Worked with children ages 6-12 to ensure they had fun and educational summer activities. Created daily lesson plans for the students in theareas of art, fitness, computer technology, money management, and critical thinking.
Education
Master of Social Work - MSW -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL08-2026
Bachelor's degree - Criminology
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12-2020
Associate of Arts - AA -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12-2019
High School Diploma -
Lake Minneola High School
Minneola, FL12-2016
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Independent Work
- Detail Orientated
- Interviewing
- Organization
Certification
Certified Child Welfare Protective Investigator June 2021
CWPI.0105601
Timeline
Child Protection Investigator Supervisor
Florida Department of Children and Families
01.2024 - 11.2024
Classification Specialist
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
08.2023 - 12.2023
Child Protective Investigator
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
04.2021 - 08.2023
Counselor
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
06.2018 - 08.2018
Sales Assistant
Cases2Go
11.2017 - 04.2021
Master of Social Work - MSW -
University of South Florida
Bachelor's degree - Criminology
University of South Florida
Associate of Arts - AA -
University of South Florida
High School Diploma -
Lake Minneola High School
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