Kisha Moore
Brooklyn
Summary
Compassionate Child Protective Specialist with relevant experience in child welfare and family services. Strengths include strong communication skills, crisis management, and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure. Have made impactful contributions in previous roles by ensuring child safety, fostering positive relationships with families and coordinating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Child Protective Specialist
NYC Children's Services
Brooklyn
06.2009 - Current
- Conducted assessments to evaluate child safety and welfare in diverse environments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss concerns and intervention strategies.
- Monitored progress of cases and adjusted interventions as necessary.
- Monitored compliance with court orders related to child protective matters.
- Facilitated referrals for medical treatment, mental health counseling and other social services.
- Attended court hearings related to child welfare cases as a representative for the agency.
- Collaborated with school personnel to monitor academic performance of students involved in CPS cases.
- Provided ongoing supervision visits for families under investigation or court order.
Case Manager
Volunteers of America
New York
03.2009 - 06.2009
- Documented case notes and maintained accurate client records.
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted support strategies as needed.
Police Officer Recruit
New York City Police Department
New York
01.2008 - 06.2008
- Intensive training and dealing with diverse communities, application of criminal law, police procedure and physical fitness.
- Defensive driving
- Tactical approaches to policing in a large community
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY 09.2002 - 06.2007
Skills
- Child safety assessment
- Case documentation
- Care plan development
- Court compliance monitoring
- Effective communication
- Interviewing techniques
- Safety assessments
Timeline
Child Protective Specialist
NYC Children's Services
06.2009 - Current
Case Manager
Volunteers of America
03.2009 - 06.2009
Police Officer Recruit
New York City Police Department
01.2008 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
09.2002 - 06.2007