Leskila Rowe
NJ
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at NJ Division of Child Protection and Permanency enhancing client safety and well being of children. Skilled in crisis intervention and case management, I excel in fostering client relationships and driving positive outcomes. My expertise in documentation management and advanced communication ensures quality service delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Service Specialist Trainee
Division Child Protection and Permanency
Wayne, NJ
10.2023 - Current
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and attentive service.
- Interpreted clients' needs and introduced services to fit specific requirements.
- Perform field and office work involving collecting, analyzing, and recording significant facts. Responsibilities may include responding to child abuse and neglect referrals, responding to requests for child welfare services, in home visits and arranging for residential and forster care placements.
Child and Family Worker
Head Start
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Maintains written and oral monthly contact with families
- Participates in the design and implementation of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
- Managed the case file of over 35 children and performed routine checks on the children and their assigned guardians
- Ensured the safety and quality of security is maintained amongst multiple at-risk families
- Makes periodic home visits and periodic phone calls
- Responsible for completing monthly social service reports
- Take daily attendance and complies monthly attendance report and USDA report
- Served as a liaison between various stakeholders-schools, service providers, government agencies-to ensure seamless support for families in need
- Empowered parents to take an active role in their child''s education by providing guidance on school policies and procedures
- Fostered positive relationships between parents and schools through regular communication and collaboration efforts
- Conducted regular home visits to monitor family progress, address concerns, and provide ongoing encouragement
Case Manager/Intake Coordinator/Acting Director
NJ Reentry Corporation
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Maintained and supported the safety of hundreds of clients as part of the treatment program
- Assisted over 100+ clients in obtaining verification of birth certificates, and obtaining identification
- Assisted clients with obtaining SNAP/Cash assistance and Medicaid Insurance
- Assisted 100+ clients in mobilizing their resources and removing barriers to change, speeding up the recovery process by 98%
- Conduct multiple group sessions.
- Direct supervision of 7 employees
- Develop and implement plans and objective and innovative fashion
- Oversee and coordinate daily operations
- Assess and report progress in meeting department objectives
- Participate in budget development and monitoring of expenses
- Generate necessary reports for the executive team; read subornation reports.
Phlebotomist
Chilton Memorial Hospital
01.2012 - 07.2021
- Performed Venipuncture on various age groups
- Followed infection control procedures
- Maintained 100% confidentiality by adhering to the policies indicative of the standards of confidentiality and safety of the patients
- Took patients’ blood pressure, temperature, and pulse
- Insurance verification.
Education
Masters Social Work -
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05.2023
BA in Sociology -
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ05.2019
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Expert Problem Solving
- Documentation Management
- Quality Assurance
- Advanced Communication
- Emergency Response
- Crisis intervention
- Case management
- Time management
- Group therapy
Accomplishments
National Honor Society, William Paterson University 2018
Clinicalexternshipexperience
- Head Start, Bergenfield, NJ, 07/2019, 07/2021
- NJ ReEntry Corporation, Hackensack, NJ
References
Available Upon Request
Certification
NJ School Social Worker
Timeline
Family Service Specialist Trainee
Division Child Protection and Permanency
10.2023 - Current
Child and Family Worker
Head Start
01.2022 - 10.2023
Case Manager/Intake Coordinator/Acting Director
NJ Reentry Corporation
07.2019 - 07.2021
Phlebotomist
Chilton Memorial Hospital
01.2012 - 07.2021
Masters Social Work -
Rutgers University
BA in Sociology -
William Paterson University