Khalia Ross
Chicago,USA
Summary
An enthusiastic and service-driven individual with a strong foundation in leadership, academic achievement, and community engagement. My work in student organizations, volunteering, and mentoring has allowed me to develop skills in collaboration, advocacy, and personal growth. I am excited to join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority to further contribute to meaningful causes and uphold the ideals of scholarship, sisterhood, and service.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Protection Specialist
State of Illinois
02.2018 - Current
- Under direction Child Protection Specialist encompasses professional positions in the Department of Children and Family Services which perform investigations of alleged child neglect, abuse and sexual abuse and do not serve on a continuous basis as line supervisors of professional staff
- Such investigations are initiated within twenty-four hours of report to determine if a child is in immediate danger and, if necessary, a safety plan or protective custody is arranged in order to prevent further danger to the child
Human Service Caseworker
State Of Illinois
11.2013 - 01.2018
- Under direction, manages a public assistance caseload by performing professional casework duties and providing self-sufficiency evaluation and coaching for individuals and/or families receiving public assistance or benefits through the Benefit Access Program
- Completes comprehensive assessments; assists clients in identification of skills, strengths, motivation, supports, etc., in achievement of self-sufficiency
- As part of a case management team, ensures clients receive the necessary transitional and long-term services when multiple services are needed
Special Education Classroom Assistant (Chicago Public Schools)
Board Of Education
08.1998 - 10.2013
- Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the classroom teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives
- Communicates with teachers and other district personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives
- Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans (e.g
- Reading, math, language comprehension, writing, computer, etc.) For the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Aurora University
Aurora, IL08-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Governors State University
University Park, IL01.2010
Skills
- Detail oriented
- Team leadership skills
- Critical thinker
- Organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Child Welfare Laws
- Assessment skills
- Family engagement
- Community engagement
Timeline
Child Protection Specialist
State of Illinois
02.2018 - Current
Human Service Caseworker
State Of Illinois
11.2013 - 01.2018
Special Education Classroom Assistant (Chicago Public Schools)
Board Of Education
08.1998 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Governors State University
Master of Science - Social Work
Aurora University
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