Nakia Belhit
Clayton,NJ
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Effective in resolving issues promptly, fostering team collaboration, and adapting to changing requirements. Skilled in problem-solving, communication, and multitasking to deliver consistent results. Dependable and focused on achieving high standards in service delivery.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervising Family Service Specialist II- Intake Unit
Division of Child Protection and Permanency- Camden Central Local Office
11.2015 - Current
- Provided supervision, guidance, and mentoring to seasoned workers and new trainees who investigate protective services referrals for children that involve domestic violence, sexual abuse, substance abuse, adolescent behavior, parenting skills and other issues that directly affect family needs and outcomes.
- Provides supervisory level case consultation with staff to discuss family challenges treatment methods and plans
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement service plans for families in crisis to ensure safety and well-being.
- Provided training and support to staff on best practices for case management and documentation procedures.
Supervising Family Service Specialist II- Field Training Unit
Division of Child Protection and Permanency- Camden Central Local Office
10.2012 - 11.2015
- Provided supervision, guidance and mentoring to new trainees along with supervising at least one seasoned worker who served as a mentor to the trainees
- Assisted workers with analyzing information, determining needs and planning and/or carrying out treatment plans for a high risk population with various social, emotional, psychological or behavioral problems
- Scheduled, prepared materials for, and helped conduct training sessions to apprise the new trainees of community resources, best case practices and departmental policy and procedures.
Supervising Family Service Specialist II- Permanency Unit
Division of Child Protection and Permanency- Camden Central Local Office
11.2010 - 10.2012
- Supervised the delivery of social and protective services for the families involved with the Division
- Scheduled, planned and conducted conferences with workers to interpret policy; provided advice in handling difficult cases
- Supervised work operations and/or functional programs.
- Facilitated family assessments to determine eligibility for services and support.
Litigation Specialist
Division of Youth and Family Services, Division of Child Protection and Permanency- Cumberland West Local Office
08.2007 - 11.2010
- Prepared clear, accurate and informative verified complaints for custody, care and supervision for Court
- Litigation/legal liaison between the Division and the local court systems by ensuring there was a point of contact and working relationship
- Provided support to the local office staff with discovery, legal searches and court filings.
- Ensured legal statuses were accurate, timely and up to date for children under the custody, care and supervision of the Division.
Resource Family Support Worker
Division of Youth and Family Services- Cumberland West Local Office
02.2005 - 08.2007
- Provided support and retention services to Resource Families
- Processed new applicants for Resource Home licensure
- Identified and addressed needs within the Resource Family homes.
Investigator
Division of Youth and Family Services- Cumberland West Local Office
09.2004 - 02.2005
- Investigated and assessed referrals of abuse, neglect and child welfare concerns
- Prepared formal reports of all alleged abuse, neglect and child welfare cases
- Assessed the family for services and submitted the appropriate referrals for services.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement plans to ensure the safety and well-being of the families
Ongoing/Permanency Worker
Division of Youth and Family Services- Cumberland West Local Office
10.2002 - 09.2004
- Caseload management and monitoring, including monthly correspondence and reports with the service providers
- Established goal oriented plan of tasks and services specific to a high risk population
- Investigated and assessed referrals of abuse, neglect and child welfare.
- Assisted in developing and implementing support for youth and families.
Education
Master of Public Administration -
Strayer University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania12-2011
Bachelor of Political Science -
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, New Jersey05-2001
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- New Jersey Spirit (DCPP system)
- Safe Measures (DCPP system)
- Staff Development
- Safety, risk and intervention planning
- Children in Court systems
Certification
- Fellowship Program Graduate 11/2024
- Interviewer/screener for potential new hires/trainees, current
- Special Response Unit Supervisor 2015- present
- Camden County Predict, Align, and Protect (PAP) initiative, current
- Flame Keeper’s Initiative, 2015-2016
- Master Supervisory Training Program Certificate, 3/2016
- Special Response Unit Investigator, 2005-2010
- Professional Training Certificate (Human Resource Development Institute)
- Family Team Meeting Facilitator
Timeline
Supervising Family Service Specialist II- Intake Unit
Division of Child Protection and Permanency- Camden Central Local Office
11.2015 - Current
Supervising Family Service Specialist II- Field Training Unit
Division of Child Protection and Permanency- Camden Central Local Office
10.2012 - 11.2015
Supervising Family Service Specialist II- Permanency Unit
Division of Child Protection and Permanency- Camden Central Local Office
11.2010 - 10.2012
Litigation Specialist
Division of Youth and Family Services, Division of Child Protection and Permanency- Cumberland West Local Office
08.2007 - 11.2010
Resource Family Support Worker
Division of Youth and Family Services- Cumberland West Local Office
02.2005 - 08.2007
Investigator
Division of Youth and Family Services- Cumberland West Local Office
09.2004 - 02.2005
Ongoing/Permanency Worker
Division of Youth and Family Services- Cumberland West Local Office
10.2002 - 09.2004
Master of Public Administration -
Strayer University
Bachelor of Political Science -
Rutgers University