Jazzmine McDuffey
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Welfare Supervisor IV
Department of Children and Family Services
Shreveport, LA
05.2022 - Current
- Guides employees in the assessment of services or placement needs of clients, the development of psychosocial assessment of case goals/objectives and/or case plans for clients and their families, and the implementation of the case plan
- Reviews child protection complaints and assigns investigations
- May lead family team conferences and multi-disciplinary team staffings for case plans/objectives which are formalized in a written contract form.
- May design and deliver training curricula or on-the-job training.
- Gathers and analyzes data in order to design and implement recruitment campaigns to recruit potential adoptive and foster family resources to meet the placement needs of children in agency custody.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, case consultations, and sharing of resources.
- Improved child welfare outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices and providing ongoing staff training.
Child Welfare Specialist III
Department of Children and Family Services
11.2018 - 05.2022
- Conduct family-team meetings
- Establish working relationships with children and families
- Conduct field visits at potential homes for foster children
- Testify at legal proceedings
- Prepared and submitted all court reports for legal proceedings
- Assist biological and foster families with the development of permanency plans for children
- Supervise children meetings with biological parents periodically
- Provide support to clients whose children were placed in foster care.
Legal Assistant
Todd M. Johnson LLC, Attorney at Law
05.2014 - 11.2018
- Organized and maintained all legal files
- Researched and analyzed law sources such as statutes, and legal codes to prepare case briefs
- Assisted with all clerical duties
- Provided legal support to clients on inbound calls
- Followed up with clients after service has been rendered
- Filed all court reports at local courthouse.
Manufacturing Production Technician
General Motors
06.2008 - 08.2012
- Adhered to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance
- Installed new equipment
- Cleaned production equipment or work areas
- Worked to ensure work area was up to code before and after each scheduled shift
- Possessed a strong knowledge of machine and manufacturing operations.
Education
Masters of Criminal Justice -
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA05.2020
Bachelor of Arts: Criminal Justice -
Wiley College
Marshall, LA05.2017
Associate of Applied Science: Criminal Justice -
Southern University
Shreveport, LA05.2015
Skills
- Client Needs Assessments
- Supervision and Leadership
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
Certification
- Trust-Based Rational Intervention (TBRI) certification
- City of Shreveport, City Marshall Internship (unpaid)
- Magnum Cum Laude- Wiley College
Timeline
Child Welfare Supervisor IV
Department of Children and Family Services
05.2022 - Current
Child Welfare Specialist III
Department of Children and Family Services
11.2018 - 05.2022
Legal Assistant
Todd M. Johnson LLC, Attorney at Law
05.2014 - 11.2018
Manufacturing Production Technician
General Motors
06.2008 - 08.2012
Masters of Criminal Justice -
Grambling State University
Bachelor of Arts: Criminal Justice -
Wiley College
Associate of Applied Science: Criminal Justice -
Southern University