Jeanine-Marie Maldonado
Queens
Summary
Dedicated Child Protective Specialist with proven strengths in case management, risk assessment, and child welfare advocacy. Experienced in developing tailored service plans and conducting home visits to ensure the safety and well-being of children.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Protective Specialist Supervisor
NYC Administration for Children's Services
Jamaica
02.2026 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of child welfare programs and services to ensure effective service delivery.
- Monitored compliance with mandated safety standards and regulations.
- Documented findings in reports and case management systems.
- Presented case information and recommendations at court hearings to support legal proceedings.
- Maintained legal documents for court proceedings and submitted testimony.
- Addressed legal issues, assisting with hearings, and providing testimony to inform custody arrangements
- Collaborated with community partners including law enforcement, schools, healthcare providers and social services to enhance outcomes for clients.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings for case discussions.
- Conducted home visits, completed inspections and interviewed family members and witnesses.
Child Protective Specialist
NYC Administration for Children's Services
Jamaica
12.2017 - 02.2026
- Assessed family situations to determine safety and well-being of children.
- Assessed family dynamics and living conditions to determine the safety of children.
- Developed case plans that addressed the needs of the family while ensuring the safety and well-being of children.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create tailored service plans that addressed family needs.
- Facilitated family meetings to enhance communication and connect families with vital support services.
- Coordinated referrals to community resources and services, ensuring families received essential support.
- Conducted home visits, completed inspections and interviewed family members and witnesses.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation for compliance purposes.
- Ensured that all mandated reporting requirements were met in a timely manner.
- Supported victims through advocacy efforts aimed at providing them with access to necessary services.
- Collaborated with other professionals to provide comprehensive services for clients.
- Collaborated with community partners such as law enforcement agencies, schools, healthcare providers and social service organizations to ensure optimal outcomes for clients.
- Collaborated with school personnel to monitor academic performance of students involved in CPS cases.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
Alfred University
Alfred, NY06-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ01-2010
Skills
- Child welfare advocacy
- Abuse and neglect investigation
- Case management
- Risk assessment
- Safety planning
- Home visits
- Community collaboration
- Community networking
- Community outreach
- Report writing
- Team coordination
- Supervise workers
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Goal setting and achievement
- Time management abilities
- Goal setting
Accomplishments
- NYC Child Advocacy Award
Timeline
Child Protective Specialist Supervisor
NYC Administration for Children's Services
02.2026 - Current
Child Protective Specialist
NYC Administration for Children's Services
12.2017 - 02.2026
Master of Science - Counseling
Alfred University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix