Judine Dobson
4299 Donerail Drive, Snellville,Georgia
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in servant leadership, social work, and management at NYC Children's Services. Demonstrated success in community collaboration and staff mentorship, alongside the development of comprehensive treatment and service plans. Skilled in employing cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques to enhance client outcomes while prioritizing safety and well-being. Aiming to leverage leadership skills to further advance community support initiatives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist
Brooklyn Counseling Services/BCS Group
New York, New York
10.2024 - Current
- Meet with clients and provide diagnoses and consultations.
- Develop individual courses of treatment for each client by evaluating goals, mental health, and practical conditions.
- Incorporate different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs.
- Provide crisis intervention services when needed.
- Monitor client's progress throughout the course of therapy by tracking goals set in treatment plan.
- Utilize a variety of techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices during sessions.
Director of Field Operations/City Manager
NYC Children's Services
Bronx, New York
05.2016 - Current
- Manage day-to-day operations of Child Protective Service Units, investigating reports of child abuse and neglect across the city.
- Monitor and provide proper guidance to ensure that investigations are conducted timely, thoroughly, and interventions are appropriate to protect children from abuse and neglect.
- Establish key performance indicators for tracking the success of field operations projects, including caseloads.
- Manage relationships with internal and external partners to ensure timely delivery of services needed to support children and families.
- Provide leadership, insight, and mentoring to newly hired and promoted employees to supply knowledge of various agency programs, policies, and procedures.
- Ensure that safety protocols are followed by all staff members while working in the field.
- Create detailed reports outlining performance results, compensation forecasts, and resource utilization.
- Evaluate existing policies and procedures related to field operations, and make recommendations as needed.
- Collaborate with managers to assess needs and develop program plans.
- Use strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting partnerships.
- Participate in necessary outreach to other systems and service providers within the community district(s).
Child Protective Specialist Supervisor II
NYC Children's Services
Bronx, New York
04.2015 - 04.2016
- Trained and coached CPS units coming out of the academy into field experience.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with other professionals to provide comprehensive services for clients.
- Developed case plans that addressed the needs of the family while ensuring the safety and well-being of children.
- Collaborated with community partners such as law enforcement agencies, schools, healthcare providers and social service organizations to ensure optimal outcomes for clients.
- Educated families about available resources such as food banks, housing assistance programs and job training opportunities.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss strategies for protecting children from harm.
Child Protective Specialist
NYC Children's Services
Bronx, NY
03.2006 - 04.2015
- Assignments: Child Abuse/Advocacy Center, Educational Neglect Unit, Protective Diagnostic Unit & Hospital/Sex Abuse Units
- Conducted initial investigations of reported child abuse and neglect cases, gathering information from interviews with parents, children, teachers and other sources.
- Developed case plans that addressed the needs of the family while ensuring the safety and well-being of children.
- Supported victims through advocacy efforts aimed at providing them with access to necessary services.
- Collaborated with school personnel to monitor academic performance of students involved in CPS cases.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss strategies for protecting children from harm.
- Attended court hearings related to child welfare cases as a representative for the agency.
- Counseled biological parents regarding parenting skills, substance abuse issues and other risk factors associated with child maltreatment.
- Advocated for victims during difficult situations by filing police reports and connecting to needed services.
Job Assistance Office Manager
John Jay College Of Criminal Justice
New York, New York
05.2005 - 03.2006
- Managed daily operations of the office under Career Development Services.
- Supervised staff by preparing work schedules, delegating responsibilities, and addressing personnel issues;
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired College Work Study students;
- Co-coordinated the Resume Referral Service; maintained direct contact with prospective employers, and solicited employment opportunities.
- Organized college events including career fairs, recruiting events, and team building activities.
- Managed office budget to handle inventory, postage and vendor services.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Education
Master's Degree - Social Work
Hunter College
New York, NY05-2021
Master's, Public Administration - Public Administration & Human Resources
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY06-2008
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Treatment Planning
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Evidence-Based Practices
- Community Collaboration
- Representation and coordination
- Planning and Guiding
- Leadership Skills
- Strong Verbal Communication
- Problem Solving
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Staff Training
- Coaching
- Mentoring
Accomplishments
- Commissioner’s Child Advocacy Award, April 2008- NYC Children Services
- Commissioner’s Distinguished Service Award, June 2020-NYC Children Services
- Most Outstanding Graduate Award, May 2021-Hunter College, Silberman School of Social Work
Affiliations
- United Church of Jesus Christ, Bronx New York- Licensed Clergy Member
- United Church of Jesus Christ, Bronx New York- Young Adult Ministry Leader, 01/2017- Present
- Leads Weekly Mentoring Group for Young Adults
Certification
- Police Department of the City of New York (NYPD), October 2014- Special Victims Course Certificate
- University of Connecticut, February 2016- Family Development Leadership Credential
- Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, October 2021
- Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College/The Network for Social Work Management - Human Services Management Certificate (Graduate Level), May 2021
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Therapist
Brooklyn Counseling Services/BCS Group
10.2024 - Current
Director of Field Operations/City Manager
NYC Children's Services
05.2016 - Current
Child Protective Specialist Supervisor II
NYC Children's Services
04.2015 - 04.2016
Child Protective Specialist
NYC Children's Services
03.2006 - 04.2015
Job Assistance Office Manager
John Jay College Of Criminal Justice
05.2005 - 03.2006
Master's Degree - Social Work
Hunter College
Master's, Public Administration - Public Administration & Human Resources
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
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