Samantha Evans
Taylorsville
Summary
Dynamic social service professional with extensive experience at the MS Department of Child Protection Services. Proven track record in crisis intervention and relationship building, effectively advocating for families. Skilled in documentation and time management, enhancing program outcomes through critical thinking and collaboration. Committed to safeguarding children's welfare and promoting family stability.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Service Specialist II
MS Department of Child Protection Services
08.2024 - Current
- Conduct thorough assessments of family dynamics, child development, and the overall environment in which the child lives.
- Conduct interviews with children, parents, and other relevant individuals to gain a comprehensive understanding of the situation.
- Advocate for children and families.
- CPS specialists keep detailed records of case information, assessments, and interventions.
- To provide court testimonies and prepare reports for legal proceedings
- Achieve high levels of productivity by optimizing workload management methods and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Work with families to improve their circumstances and, whenever possible, keep children in their homes.
- Provide testimonies in court regarding the investigations and case plans.
- Develop and implement safety plans to protect the child, which may include arranging foster care or other interventions.
School Attendance Officer
School of Compulsory
02.2020 - 08.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Enforce School Attendance and assist with dropout prevention.
- Ensure that every child between the ages of 6 and 17 is enrolled and attending school properly.
- Make home visits and appear in court for truancy cases
- Collect and maintain data on absenteeism, dropouts and other attendance related issues.
- maintain documents of students and families.
First Grade Teacher's Assistant
Hopewell Elementary School
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Provided teaching assistance with students.
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
Family Service Worker
Friends Of Children Of Mississippi
08.2007 - 08.2016
- Maintained confidential records and documentation in [Type] database.
- Attended and participated staff meetings and training seminars.
- Mentored new staff members as they navigated the complexities of family services work; sharing knowledge and expertise to enhance overall team performance.
- Increased family stability by providing crisis intervention and connecting them to appropriate community supports.
- Promoted community resources to families, assisting them in accessing necessary services for their specific needs.
- Safeguarded children''s welfare through thorough risk assessments and timely interventions in high-risk cases.
- Contributed to program development, implementing new initiatives to better meet the evolving needs of families served.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS12-2006
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS05-2003
High School Diploma -
West Jones High School
Laurel, MS05-2001
Skills
- Follow-up skills
- Professional telephone demeanor
- Filing
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Clerical support
- Call management
- Travel planning
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Creative problem solving
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Relationship building
- Documentation
- Scheduling
- Administrative support
- Prioritization
- Building rapport
- Cultural awareness
- Stress management
- Coordination
Accomplishments
Completed a 9 weeks Pre Service Training, passing all 4 tests and received a certificate of accomplishments for Pre Service Case Management.
Certification
- Certified Pre Service-Case Management, Child Protection Services - 9 weeks
- Pre Service Training - 9 weeks - August 16, 2024 - October 18,2024
Timeline
Social Service Specialist II
MS Department of Child Protection Services
08.2024 - Current
School Attendance Officer
School of Compulsory
02.2020 - 08.2024
First Grade Teacher's Assistant
Hopewell Elementary School
08.2019 - 02.2020
Family Service Worker
Friends Of Children Of Mississippi
08.2007 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Southern Mississippi
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Jones County Junior College
High School Diploma -
West Jones High School
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