Obianuju Nwuke
Child Support Specialist II
San Bernardino,CA
Summary
Experienced and dedicated professional with a strong background in supporting youth in residential treatment. Seeking an advanced clinical internship to enhance skills and contribute to client well-being. Committed to promoting client empowerment, practicing ethically, and providing support for emotional well-being across diverse populations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Child Support Specialist II
Department of Child Support Services
07.2023 - Current
- Review complex case as a lead worker
- Provide training and guidance to Child Support Specialists, Assistants and trainees
- Demonstrate leadership skills aligned with the organization’s mission
- Coach, mentor, and develop staff focusing on strength-based leadership
- Assist staff to develop and utilize their strengths and clarify expectations
- Communicate obstacles and address issues with Supervisors
- Monitor service vendor to ensure contract compliance
MSW Intern
Stella Maris Growth Center
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Supported clients in the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to advocate for youth
- Facilitated psychoeducational and support groups
- Completed biopsychological assessments
- Completed progress notes in accordance with agency standards and confidentiality protocols
- Conducted crisis intervention and de-escalation during behavioral incidents
Child Support Specialist
Department of Child Support Services
09.2019 - 06.2023
- Conducted interviews with Custodial and Non-Custodial Parties
- Evaluated financial resources and determined responsibility and child support amounts and orders
- Negotiated to establish the amount of child support and settlement of arrearages
- Initiated legal actions to obtain child support, enforce court orders, or establish paternity
- Initiated reciprocal legal actions with other jurisdictions
- Regularly reviewed and monitored support cases and ensured payments were made as ordered
- Obtained information for establishing and enforcing Child Support orders using CSE, phone calls, mail, DCSS systems, etc
Child Support Assistant
Department of Child Support Services
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Process paperwork for Child Support cases promptly to send to court for filing
- Receive filed paperwork from court, uploading necessary documents onto CSE
- Generate and mail proofs of service and court-processed information to Parties paying and receiving support
- Update Notice of Motions and schedule court dates on the event register list on CSE
- Dispatch service instructions to third-party service vendors to serve Non-Custodial Parties
Education
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN 05.2001 -
Certificate of Case Management - Human Services
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of Nigeria
Enugu, Nigeria 05.2001 -
Certificate of Call To The Nigerian Bar - Law
Nigerian Law School
Abuja, Nigeria 05.2001 -
Skills
- Assessment and Case planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Client engagement
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Group facilitation
Timeline
MSW Intern
Stella Maris Growth Center
11.2024 - 02.2025
Child Support Specialist II
Department of Child Support Services
07.2023 - Current
Child Support Specialist
Department of Child Support Services
09.2019 - 06.2023
Child Support Assistant
Department of Child Support Services
04.2019 - 08.2019
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
Walden University
05.2001 -
Certificate of Case Management - Human Services
San Bernardino Valley College
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of Nigeria
05.2001 -
Certificate of Call To The Nigerian Bar - Law
Nigerian Law School
05.2001 -
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