Holly Johnson
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Social Service Specialist with 3 years of experience at DCYF, with more than two of those years case carrying. Proven ability in assessing child safety using the child safety framework, skilled writing, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Supportive of staff development and assists with training new employees.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Service Specialist 3
DCYF
09.2022 - Current
- Investigate allegations and concerns of child abuse and neglect.
- Assess child safety and utilize the child safety framework.
- Assess parental safety and potential parental deficits.
- Assess the family’s need for services, and collaborate with service providers.
- Write FAR assessments, investigative assessments, dependency petitions, safety assessments and plans, and service goals.
- Assist in training new employees by utilizing job shadowing in the field and being available for assistance in the office.
- Appear and present in court when a child has been removed from their caregivers and collaborate with AAGs and parent attorneys.
Social Service Specialist 1
DCYF
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Supervise foster youth in the afterhours in a hotel setting while supporting youth in daily care tasks.
- Administer and document medication and provide medical support as needed.
- Coordinate and provide transportation for youth’s placement.
- Collaboration with youth’s care teams.
Daycare Childcare Provider
Children's Village Daycare
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted lead teachers in caring for the children in the classrooms including meal times, nap times, reading, and play.
- Ensured child safety in the classrooms.
- Communicated with parents about their child's day.
- Aided in conflict resolution between children.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
Washington State University
Vancouver, WA05-2021
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Clark College
Vancouver, WA12-2018
Skills
- Supporting Staff Development
- Case management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Experienced in Handling Complex Issues
- Assessing child safety
- Skilled writer
- Knowledge using FamLink and Outlook
- Knowledge of child development
- Supportive team member
Timeline
Social Service Specialist 3
DCYF
09.2022 - Current
Social Service Specialist 1
DCYF
02.2022 - 10.2022
Daycare Childcare Provider
Children's Village Daycare
10.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
Washington State University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Clark College
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