Nakia Schley
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.
Overview
22
22
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
Camden Central Local Office
2015.11 - Current
- Provides supervisory level case consultation with staff to discuss family problems and treatment methods and plans
- Utilizes community resources for mental health, medical, vocational, educational, residential, and other assistance and provides recommendations on behalf of agency families
- Analyzes the need for specialized social work activities within a local area based on client population; provides for needed services, which may include: protective services for children, and services to address domestic violence, sexual abuse, substance abuse, adolescent behavior, parenting skills and other issues that directly affect family needs and outcomes.
Supervising Family Service Specialist II- Field Training Unit
Division of Child Protection and Permanency- Camden Central Local Office
Camden Central Local Office
2012.10 - 2015.11
- 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, new social welfare theory, and departmental policy and procedures.
Supervising Family Service Specialist II- Permanency Unit
Division of Child Protection and Permanency- Camden Central Local Office
Camden Central Local Office
2010.11 - 2012.10
- 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.
Litigation Specialist
Division of Youth and Family Services (Division of Child Protection and Permanency) - Camden Central Local Office
Cumberland West Local Office
2007.08 - 2010.11
- Prepared clear, accurate and informative verified complaints for Court
- Maintained correspondence between the Division and the local Courts
- Litigation/legal liaison between the Division and the local court systems.
Resource Family Support Worker
Division of Youth and Family Services- Cumberland West Local Office
Cumberland West Local Office
2005.02 - 2007.08
- 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
Cumberland West Local Office
2004.09 - 2005.02
- 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.
Ongoing/Permanency Worker
Division of Youth and Family Services- Cumberland West Local Office
Cumberland West Local Office
2002.10 - 2004.09
- 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.
Education
Master of Public Administration -
Strayer University
12.2011
Bachelor of Political Science -
Rutgers University
05.2001
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Power point
- New Jersey Spirit (DCPP system)
- Safe Measures (DCPP system)
- Staff Development
- Intervention Planning
- Safety Planning
- Client Needs Assessment
- Risk Assessment
Certification
- Master Supervisory Training Program Certificate, 03/2016
- Special Response Unit Supervisor, 2015-present
- Substance Use Disorder Fellowship Program, in progress
- Camden County Predict, Align, and Protect (PAP) initiative, current
- Family Team Meeting Facilitator
- Flame Keeper’s Initiative, 2015-2016
- Special Response Unit Investigator, 2005-2010
- Interviewer/screener for potential new hires/trainees
- Professional Training Certificate (Human Resource Development Institute)
- Trainer: Parents, Resource, Information, Development, Education (PRIDE)
Timeline
Supervising Family Service Specialist II- Intake Unit
Division of Child Protection and Permanency- Camden Central Local Office
2015.11 - Current
Supervising Family Service Specialist II- Field Training Unit
Division of Child Protection and Permanency- Camden Central Local Office
2012.10 - 2015.11
Supervising Family Service Specialist II- Permanency Unit
Division of Child Protection and Permanency- Camden Central Local Office
2010.11 - 2012.10
Litigation Specialist
Division of Youth and Family Services (Division of Child Protection and Permanency) - Camden Central Local Office
2007.08 - 2010.11
Resource Family Support Worker
Division of Youth and Family Services- Cumberland West Local Office
2005.02 - 2007.08
Investigator
Division of Youth and Family Services- Cumberland West Local Office
2004.09 - 2005.02
Ongoing/Permanency Worker
Division of Youth and Family Services- Cumberland West Local Office
2002.10 - 2004.09
Master of Public Administration -
Strayer University
Bachelor of Political Science -
Rutgers University
- Master Supervisory Training Program Certificate, 03/2016
- Special Response Unit Supervisor, 2015-present
- Substance Use Disorder Fellowship Program, in progress
- Camden County Predict, Align, and Protect (PAP) initiative, current
- Family Team Meeting Facilitator
- Flame Keeper’s Initiative, 2015-2016
- Special Response Unit Investigator, 2005-2010
- Interviewer/screener for potential new hires/trainees
- Professional Training Certificate (Human Resource Development Institute)
- Trainer: Parents, Resource, Information, Development, Education (PRIDE)
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