Laura Fuller
Saratoga Springs,UT
Summary
Detail-oriented Child Protective Specialist dedicated to maintaining safety and improving care for children through investigations and family improvement plans. Proven multitasker with good communication skills and a methodical approach. Prepared to offer 9 years' experience in the field and take on a lead role with the agency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caseworker
Division Of Child And Family Services
10.2022 - Current
- Maintained high level of client confidentiality, following strict guidelines, and recommendations.
- Monitored case progress for timely completion and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and provided appropriate referrals.
Family Based Safety Services Caseworker
Department of Family and Protective Services
02.2019 - 09.2022
- Protected children by identifying risks and implementing protective actions and improvement plans.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Advocated for victims during difficult situations by filing police reports and connecting to needed services.
- Assisted victims with filling out and submitting protective orders.
- Conducted home visits, completed inspections and interviewed family members and witnesses.
- Completed intake assessments on families to determine service needs.
Child Protective Investigator
Department of Family and Protective Services
06.2014 - 02.2019
- Answered and investigated reports of abuse or neglect.
- Investigated each child's living environment to determine whether home was safe or presented risks.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with children, guardians, doctors, nurses and law enforcement to gain insight into individual cases.
- Developed and executed plans to remove children from homes where abuse or neglect had occurred.
- Interviewed family members to assess situations, capabilities and problems.
- Addressed legal issues, assisting with hearings and providing testimony to inform custody arrangements
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX12.2012
High School Diploma -
Conroe High School
Conroe, TX05.2009
Skills
- Evaluation and Assessment
- Family Improvement Plans
- Community Referrals
- Conducting Interviews
Accomplishments
- Hand selected to receive Performance Based Merits for performance exceeding well beyond my peers.
Certification
- Licensed Social Service Worker - Active License
Timeline
Caseworker
Division Of Child And Family Services
10.2022 - Current
Family Based Safety Services Caseworker
Department of Family and Protective Services
02.2019 - 09.2022
Child Protective Investigator
Department of Family and Protective Services
06.2014 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Texas Tech University
High School Diploma -
Conroe High School
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