ROCHELLE HAWKINS
Stonecrest,GA
Summary
Professional with significant expertise in child welfare and family services. Proven track record of enhancing family stability and ensuring child safety through effective case management and strong advocacy. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes, adaptable to evolving needs, and consistently reliable. Strong skills in assessment, problem-solving, advocacy, and communication, with a focus on making impactful decisions to support optimal outcomes.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety & Permanency Specialist
Georgia Div. of Family & Children Services
Atlanta, GA
03.2025 - Current
- Conducted thorough evaluations of child abuse and neglect records for prospective adoptive foster parents to facilitate informed adoption decisions.
- Evaluated safety risks to identify necessary supports or interventions aimed at ensuring well-being and safety.
- Assessed adoptive parents' suitability and stability to uphold established safety protocols.
Child Protective Services
Alabama & Georgia Division of Family & Children Services
Atlanta, GA
07.1993 - Current
- Led initiatives in child welfare across Alabama and Georgia DFCS, fostering progressive team development over three decades. Directed case management supervision and hospital liaison activities to improve service outcomes. Managed administrative leadership and quality assurance processes, emphasizing specialized reviews of safety risks.
Intern
Family Ties Inc., School-Based Mental Health Program
McDonough, GA
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Participated in a competitive internship program focused on professional development beyond standard field placements. Facilitated school-wide group interventions and provided individual therapy sessions. Delivered behavioral health assessments, crisis interventions, and mental health awareness presentations on topics such as suicide prevention, bullying, and peer pressure.
MSW Generalist Year Intern
Stone Mountain High School
Stone Mountain, GA
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Led comprehensive needs assessments for students to determine areas requiring support. Delivered trauma-informed services aimed at enhancing mental health and overall wellness through facilitated group sessions. Implemented targeted interventions for challenges including homelessness, grief, social-emotional concerns, and behavioral issues.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of South Alabama
Mobile, ALMaster of Social Work - Concentration in Mental Health
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA05-2025
Skills
- Effectively implement social work theory into practice
- Crisis Intervention
- Client Assessment
- Solution Focused Advocacy
- Effective oral and written communication
- Empathy and Active Listening
Accomplishments
Certifications
Georgia Professional Standards Commission, School Social Work Certificate #1989421
Trauma Focused - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, 2025
Youth Mental Health First Aid, 2024
Professional Affiliations & Accomplishments
Mental Health Services Professional Development Grantee (CAU) 2024-2025
Center for Interpersonal Collaboration & Education Fellow, (CAU), 2024
Phi Kappa Phi, National Honor Society, All Disciplines, (CAU) 2024
Clark Atlanta University Association of Black Social Workers, 2024
Certification
- Georgia Professional Standards Commission School Social Work Certificate #1989421
- Trauma Focused - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, 2025
- Youth Mental Health First Aid, 2024
Timeline
Safety & Permanency Specialist
Georgia Div. of Family & Children Services
03.2025 - Current
Intern
Family Ties Inc., School-Based Mental Health Program
08.2024 - 05.2025
MSW Generalist Year Intern
Stone Mountain High School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Child Protective Services
Alabama & Georgia Division of Family & Children Services
07.1993 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of South Alabama
Master of Social Work - Concentration in Mental Health
Clark Atlanta University