KINSLEY HATFIELD
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in child welfare, counseling, prevention, and advocacy for children and their families. Skilled in implementing effective intervention strategies, engaging individuals in services, forensic interviewing, facilitating community education, and interacting with diverse populations. Adept at navigating challenging situations with professionalism and efficiency. Proven track record of success in non-profit, government and state agency roles.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
FORENSIC INTERVIEWER/ CASE COORDINATOR
Child Protection Team
12.2023 - Current
- Conducts highly skilled forensic interviews with children who are victims of abuse, family violence, or other crimes
- Facilitates medical evaluations by supporting the completion of sexual assault kits, evidence collection, documenting injuries through photography, and addressing additional medical needs
- Obtains medical and psychosocial information regarding active investigations of suspected child maltreatment and develops recommendations for the immediate needs of the child and family
- Works closely with the Florida Department of Children & Families, local Law Enforcement, and the State Attorney's Office
- Will host, organize, lead, and summarize multidisciplinary team staffings
- Coordinates client services and referrals to community agencies
- Assists with community training and outreach initiatives
- Provides depositions and expert witness testimonies in criminal and dependency court proceedings
PREVENTION EDUCATOR
Epic Behavioral Healthcare
06.2021 - 12.2023
- Worked with youth at risk of substance abuse referred by the School District, St
- Johns County Sheriff's Office, and State Attorney's Office
- Facilitated evidence-based group, individual, and family sessions with at risk youth pertaining to life skills and substance use education
- Effectively led parenting classes for individuals involved in the child welfare system or facing ongoing criminal cases
- Developed referrals within the community for prevention activities at the individual, group, and community levels
- Designed education and prevention workshops for adult and youth audiences
- Presented suicide prevention curriculum at high school and middle schools
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST GRADUATE INTERN
Epic Behavioral Healthcare
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Under the supervision of a licensed clinician, provided individual, group, family, and couples therapy
- Utilized systemic principles and implemented cognitive-behavioral treatment, solution focused therapy, narrative therapy, and other models tailored to the clients needs
- Conducted assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, and discharge services
- Specialized in working with adolescents and advocating for their needs with parents, in school, and in other settings
- Provided crisis management and intervention services when needed
CERTIFIED, WELFARE PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR
State Of Florida
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Conducted investigations regarding child abuse, neglect, and abandonment
- Assessed danger threats, child vulnerabilities, and caregiver capacities
- Created safety plans with families when present or impending danger was identified
- Provided referrals for families to service based agencies within the community
- Arranged emergency placement for children who cannot remain safely in their home
- Provided mentoring and “shadowing” for trainees
- Provided services for 15-25 families at time
Education
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Psychology
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL12.2018
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Trauma-Informed care
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Case management
- Community outreach and education
- Detail oriented
- Communication
- Critical thinking
Timeline
FORENSIC INTERVIEWER/ CASE COORDINATOR
Child Protection Team
12.2023 - Current
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST GRADUATE INTERN
Epic Behavioral Healthcare
07.2022 - 06.2023
PREVENTION EDUCATOR
Epic Behavioral Healthcare
06.2021 - 12.2023
CERTIFIED, WELFARE PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR
State Of Florida
01.2019 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
Capella University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Psychology
Florida Atlantic University
Similar Profiles
KINSLEY HATFIELDKINSLEY HATFIELD
FORENSIC INTERVIEWER/ CASE COORDINATOR at Child Protection TeamFORENSIC INTERVIEWER/ CASE COORDINATOR at Child Protection Team
LUIS RAMIREZLUIS RAMIREZ
Case Coordinator II at UF Child Protection TeamCase Coordinator II at UF Child Protection Team
Amanda DionAmanda Dion
Human Service Counsellor at DSD- Child Protection Resource TeamHuman Service Counsellor at DSD- Child Protection Resource Team