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Maryssa Smith
BROOKHAVEN,NY
Summary
Working as a Preventive Caseworker for Child Protective Services has allowed me to build a new set of skills relevant to child safety, family advocacy, and general needs within our communities. Pursuing my Masters Degree at Stony Brook University has elevated my understanding in public welfare, as I continue to study the impacts of program assistance, and it's support on society.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Preventive Caseworker
Child Protective Services
Ronkonkoma, NY
03.2025 - Current
- Provide child safety and wellness checks biweekly and document findings.
- Conducted private interviews to gather facts, verify allegations, and provide referrals tailored to family needs.
- Create safety plans for the families to maximize child safety.
- Monitored family compliance with court orders through direct communication with collaterals, including counselors and law guardians.
- Collaborated with court workers to deliver comprehensive family progress updates for judge assessment.
- File petitions regarding custody, violations, modifications, withdrawals, or removals.
Director's Assistant
Inspiring Wellness
Sayville, NY
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Coordinated therapists' calendars and scheduled sessions with clients.
- Organized therapist records into Simple Practice.
- Modify the company website to enhance user accessibility and efficiency.
- Uploaded, organized, and maintained client information in patient portal.
- Managed client inquiries related to appointments, insurance, and related issues.
Child Caregiver
Independant
Bellport, NY
02.2014 - 08.2024
- Planned age-appropriate activities supporting learning, creativity, and social development.
- Planned age-specific activities that supported learning, creativity, and social development.
- Transported children their extracurriculars.
- Meal prep and monitored dietary needs.
- Maintained a clean, organized environment within the home.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY05.2029
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Concentration Criminology
SUNY, Cortland
Cortland, NY05.2024
Skills
- Client advocacy
- Case investigations
- Information confidentiality
- Safety planning
- Family support services
- Safety assessments
- Interpersonal skills
Interests
Timeline
Preventive Caseworker
Child Protective Services
03.2025 - Current
Director's Assistant
Inspiring Wellness
08.2024 - 03.2025
Child Caregiver
Independant
02.2014 - 08.2024
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Stony Brook University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Concentration Criminology
SUNY, Cortland