Empathetic social work professional with a focus on supporting vulnerable populations, particularly children and families facing trauma. Proven ability to implement a strengths-based approach that promotes healing and recovery. Aiming for advanced studies in social work to deepen expertise in therapeutic methodologies while continuing the commitment to community welfare and vulnerable populations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Protection Specialist
KS Department for Children and Families
Kansas City, Kansas
04.2022 - Current
Attended trainings on a regular basis to stay up-to-date on current laws, regulations, trends. related to child welfare issues.
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss cases and collaborate on how to support the children and families.
Maintained accurate records on all case activities including notes from interviews and assessments conducted with clients and families.
Investigate and assess allegations of child abuse and neglect as well as families in need of assessment.
Perform risk and safety assessments
Develop safety plans.
Provide information about community resources.
Refer families to foster care and family preservation providers.
Work with schools, courts, and law enforcement agencies.
Write affidavits for the court.
Patient safety assistant
Cox South Hospital
Springfield, USA
10.2020 - 12.2021
Maintain safety of assigned patients through constant observation
Assisting nurses in caretaking of assigned patients
Charting patient behavior hourly
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology, Psychology
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
12.2021
Skills
Microsoft Office
Excel
Word
PowerPoint
Client documentation
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Risk assessment
Growth And Development
Internship, Child Advocacy Center, Springfield, MO
Service Learning, Dream Center Academy, Springfield, MO
Volunteer, The Victim Center, 24-hour crisis calls, volunteer victim advocate, Springfield, MO
Child Protection Specialist at Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family ServicesChild Protection Specialist at Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family Services