Micole Lynch
Brooklyn,US
Summary
Thorough Child Protective Specialist committed to keeping children safe and properly cared for by completing investigations and working hard to strengthen family units. Excellent communication skills with an organized and systematic approach. Skilled at conducting home visits, interviews and environmental assessments. Experienced with foster care and adoption processes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Protective Services
NYC Administration for Children’s Services
08.2022 - Current
- Investigation of child neglect and abuse
- Helping with referrals
- Family Team meeting
- Visited homes, inspected surroundings and interviewed family members.
- Maintained case records and legal documentation.
- Responded to claims of abuse, neglect or safety concerns.
- Developed plans to strengthen family units.
- Attended court proceedings, submitted documents and offered testimony.
Transit Outreach Specialist
BRC
09.2020 - 12.2023
- Responsible for providing direct outreach for all homeless individuals
- Referral resources
- Screening and escorting to shelters and safe haven placements
- Responding to 311 homeless helplines from DHS
- Identifying individual social and emotional needs with client at both men and women shelters.
- Helping clients with barriers to live a fulling life.
- Offered personalized support to individuals needing food and clothing. Helping connect each with available resources and relevant team members.
Sr. Case Coordinator 2 Case Management
Queen Comprehensive Perinatal Council INC
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Outreach to identify (case finding) pregnant teens
- Conduct structured home visit
- Client advocacy / referrals
- Completed various administrative tasks such as making phone calls, answering emails and inputting data into systems.
- Maintained current knowledge of applicable procedures and compliance requirements to optimize effectiveness.
- Administered patient follow-up, data collection, clinical monitoring and coordination with primary health care providers.
Youth Worker
Play Study Win
09.2018 - 10.2020
- Assisted with homework
- Attends field trips
- Dismissals to make sure that the child gets home with the assign relative
- Organized and facilitated recreational activities to engage youth in positive, team-building experiences.
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
- Assisted in identifying and reducing barriers to youth engagement and development.
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
Home Health Aide
Best Choice Home Health Care Service
02.2012 - 11.2018
- Provided housekeeping.
- Provided nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures
- Ensured the safety and well-being of the residents is maintained
- Provided patient transportation to doctor’s appointments.
- Provided live in and hourly services and provided medication reminders
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, hygiene, and grooming according with establish care plan.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Yeshiva University
New York, NY05.2025
BS - Human Services
New York City of Technology College
Brooklyn, NY01.2022
GED -
1199 Education Funds
01.2017
Skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Proven ability to create and deliver solutions, highly organized and proven leadership skills
- Biopsychosocial Assessment
- Motivational Interviewing
- Self-Care Strategies
- Organizational Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Stress Management
- Empathy and Compassion
- Child Advocacy
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- New York City Chapter of the New York State Association of Health Care Providers, Aide of the Year, 2017
- Best Choice Home Health Care Service, Certified in Home Health Aide (HHA), 2012
Travelling around the world with my son
My last trip with my son was to Paris for Thanksgiving. This was our second trip to Paris but this experience was even better than the first. We had dinner at the Eiffel Tower Madame Brasserie Restaurant. it was magical with the Eiffel tower lights and food.
Timeline
Child Protective Services
NYC Administration for Children’s Services
08.2022 - Current
Transit Outreach Specialist
BRC
09.2020 - 12.2023
Sr. Case Coordinator 2 Case Management
Queen Comprehensive Perinatal Council INC
07.2020 - 08.2022
Youth Worker
Play Study Win
09.2018 - 10.2020
Home Health Aide
Best Choice Home Health Care Service
02.2012 - 11.2018
Master of Science - Social Work
Yeshiva University
BS - Human Services
New York City of Technology College
GED -
1199 Education Funds
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