Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Volunteer

Malinda Goddard

107 Vine St., Princeton,WV

Summary

Experienced social worker who has spent the last thirty years investigating child abuse complaints and assessing homes for placement of vulnerable children. As a statewide supervisor, developed a unique set of skills to make the staff feel like a cohesive unit. This team concept significantly reduced staff turnover and improved the unit's overall productivity. Was the only homefinding supervisor for the interstate placements and worked closely with the state office program manager with this huge task.


Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Finding Supervisor

West Virginia Department Of Health And Human Resources
02.2019 - 05.2025

Home Finding Specialist

West Virginia Department Of Health And Human Resources
10.2005 - 01.2019

Child Protective Services Investigator

West Virginia Department Of Health And Human Resources
06.1995 - 09.2005

Education

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

Concord University
Athens, WV
05-1995

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Works independently
  • Organized
  • Prompt decision-making
  • Compassionate
  • Reliable
  • Active listener
  • Excellent written/verbal skills

Certification

  • Licensed Social Worker
  • Trained Forensic Interviewer

Timeline

Home Finding Supervisor

West Virginia Department Of Health And Human Resources
02.2019 - 05.2025

Home Finding Specialist

West Virginia Department Of Health And Human Resources
10.2005 - 01.2019

Child Protective Services Investigator

West Virginia Department Of Health And Human Resources
06.1995 - 09.2005

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

Concord University
Malinda Goddard