Jolyne Sander
Nixon,NV
Summary
Compassionate Child Advocate with 15+ years of experience in [child advocacy] settings. Skilled at managing multiple cases with great attention to detail and knowledge of local resources. Known for providing caring and comprehensive support to families and children. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Victim Services Child Advocate
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe
Nixon, NV
07.2019 - Current
- Participated in court hearings related to child welfare cases.
- Maintained accurate records of all client interactions and outcomes.
- Advocating for the rights of children within the legal system while representing them in court proceedings.
- Organized community events focused on promoting awareness about child abuse prevention strategies.
- Provided crisis intervention services to families experiencing domestic violence or homelessness.
- Initiated referrals for additional services such as mental health counseling or substance abuse treatment when needed.
- Provided case management services to families involved with Child Protective Services.
- Researched resources available in the local community that could benefit clients' needs.
- Collaborated with social workers, teachers, medical professionals, law enforcement officers, and other stakeholders to ensure positive outcomes for clients.
- Liaised with schools, hospitals, police departments, social service agencies and other organizations to coordinate assistance for clients.
- Provided emotional support to families throughout difficult times such as divorce or death of a loved one.
- Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data.
- Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
- Participated in ongoing training to maintain license and enhance knowledge of relevant mental health topics.
- Interfaced with local court system, attending court proceedings and working directly with attorneys.
- Advocated for victims during difficult situations by filing police reports and connecting to needed services.
- Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
- Informed victims about legal processes and timelines.
- Attended hearings with victims to provide emotional support.
Child Protective Services Social Worker
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe
Nixon, NV
06.2009 - 07.2019
- Educated clients about available benefits from government agencies including Medicaid, food stamps, public housing assistance.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for each client based on assessment results and available resources.
- Served as an advocate for vulnerable populations within the community.
- Worked closely with attorneys throughout legal proceedings related to child custody disputes.
- Facilitated court proceedings related to child welfare cases and provided testimony when necessary.
- Created educational materials concerning child protective services topics such as warning signs of abuse or neglect.
- Coordinated activities among multiple social service organizations providing support for at-risk youth.
- Conducted in-home assessments of families to determine the safety and wellbeing of children.
- Evaluated risk factors associated with potential placements before making final decisions regarding adoption or foster care.
- Maintained accurate records of all interactions with clients according to agency policies and procedures.
- Participated in training sessions on relevant topics such as trauma informed care, cultural competency, attachment theory.
- Investigated reports of child abuse or neglect by interviewing victims, family members, witnesses, and other involved parties.
- Provided crisis intervention services during times of emergency situations involving child abuse or neglect.
- Monitored compliance with court orders regarding visitation rights between parents and guardians and their children.
- Assessed foster homes for suitability prior to placement of a child in care.
- Utilized community resources such as mental health counselors and substance abuse programs when needed.
- Assisted in developing case plans that addressed the needs of abused or neglected children.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as teachers, law enforcement officers, and medical personnel to ensure the best possible outcomes for children.
- Attended meetings with parents, guardians, and other service providers to monitor progress towards goals established in case plans.
- Supervised visits between children and parents at various sites by setting up age-appropriate activities and maintaining safety of participants.
- Conducted home visits, completed inspections and interviewed family members and witnesses.
- Maintained legal documents for court proceedings and submitted testimony.
- Developed and implemented family improvement plans.
- Answered and investigated reports of abuse or neglect.
- Updated documents and maintained permanent records.
- Addressed legal issues, assisting with hearings, and providing testimony to inform custody arrangements
- Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data.
- Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Established behavioral modification goals and assessed progress toward goals.
- Interviewed clients individually and in groups to assess situations, capabilities and problems.
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
- Participated in ongoing training to maintain license and enhance knowledge of relevant mental health topics.
- Interfaced with local court system, attending court proceedings and working directly with attorneys.
- Advocated for victims during difficult situations by filing police reports and connecting to needed services.
- Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
- Informed victims about legal processes and timelines.
- Collaborated with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized plans for each case.
- Investigated reports or indications of abuse, neglect or exploitation of at-risk adults, adolescents and children.
- Attended hearings with victims to provide emotional support.
- Arranged adoptions and found foster homes for abandoned or abused children.
Education
Certification of Social Work
UNR
Reno, NV03-2015
High School Diploma -
Pyramid Lake High School
Nixon, NV01-1985
TMCC
Reno, NVSkills
- Legal Knowledge
- Research Capabilities
- Child Development Knowledge
- Client Advocacy
- Family Support
- Case Management
- Professional Demeanor
- Effective Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Self Motivation
- Problem-Solving
- IEP Writing Knowledge
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- File Management
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Client Interviewing
- Experience With At-Risk Youth
- Community Resources
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Client Needs Assessment
- Home Visits
- Client Documentation
- Parental and Guardian Assistance
- Community Referrals
Timeline
Victim Services Child Advocate
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe
07.2019 - Current
Child Protective Services Social Worker
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe
06.2009 - 07.2019
Certification of Social Work
UNR
High School Diploma -
Pyramid Lake High School
TMCC
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