Samantha Lomonaco
Summary
Dedicated in Child Welfare with strong background in managing cases, conducting Forensic interviews, coordinating services and advocating for children's welfare. Skilled in developing comprehensive case plans, conducting needs assessments and connecting families with resources to meet their unique needs. Demonstrated strength in promoting child safety while assuring the best interest of each child is consistently maintained and advocated for.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Training Specialist
Children's Network Of Southwest Florida
Fort Myers, FL
12.2024 - Current
- Obtained and organized manuals, guides and visual materials for development and training purposes.
- Used role-playing, lectures, and simulations to present information in variety of instructional techniques and formats.
- Conducted training needs assessments to identify individuals' current level of skill compared to required competency for position.
- Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of training programs using pre- and post-assessment tools.
- Developed and maintained training materials, including handouts, and presentations.
- Managed training calendars to inform participants of upcoming training session topics and dates.
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
- Facilitated engaging, informative training sessions for new hires.
Case Coordinator
Children's Advocacy Center
Fort Myers, FL
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Complete recorded specialized and forensic interviews of children regarding allegations of abuse and/or neglect.
- Complete interviews with parents or caregivers to assess any risk factors the family may have, and make appropriate recommendations.
- Assess prior history with the Department of Children and Families, including histories related to a parent or caregiver experiencing abuse or neglect, domestic violence, substance abuse, sexual abuse, etc.
- Assess the child’s possible past experiences of the same risk factors to make appropriate recommendations that are in the best interest of the child.
- Complete written reports of all interviews performed in a timely manner, with a level of accuracy that can be presented in court.
- Testify in court hearings, including depositions, child hearsay hearings, and criminal, civil, and dependency trials.
- Communicate with multidisciplinary partners effectively to include child protective investigators, supervisors, and law enforcement personnel.
- Participate in staffings with multidisciplinary partners to include child protective investigators, supervisors, State Attorney’s Office staff members, and law enforcement personnel.
- Completed ongoing, continuing education credits to remain in compliance with company policies.
Child Welfare Case Manager Supervisor
Lutheran Services Florida
Fort Myers, FL
06.2020 - 03.2023
- Participated in court hearings regarding the status of child welfare cases.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities related to dependency cases, including assessments, evaluations, and treatment plans.
- Handled administrative procedures to meet objectives set by boards of directors or senior management.
- Monitored client progress through regular communication with caregivers and providers.
- Developed a system of organization for case managers to keep detailed client and case contact, and activity records.
- Tracked progress of dependency cases, and provided timely feedback to case managers.
- Managed a team of five employees, ensuring that high productivity and quality standards were met.
- Completed ongoing, continuing education credits to remain in compliance with the Florida Certification Board requirements of 20 training hours per year.
Child Welfare Senior Case Manager
Lutheran Services Florida
Fort Myers, FL
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Train incoming staff members, mentor new employees, and work with student interns.
- Shadowing supervisory daily to monthly activities.
- Prepare the children's not-seen list to ensure all children are seen timely, to abide by state and company regulations.
- Assist the assigned supervisor in ensuring that permanency measures are met.
- Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status.
- Assist peers in strengthening their confidence in writing Family Functioning Assessments, conditions for returns, and safety plans.
- Establishing professional bonds with not only the families related to cases, but also with fellow employees.
- Completed the Rise Up and Shine program to learn how to lead more effectively as a role model within our agency.
- Completed ongoing, continuing education credits to remain in compliance with the Florida Certification Board requirements of 20 training hours per year.
Child Welfare Case Manager
Lutheran Services Florida
Fort Myers, FL
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Working with children who have experienced abuse and/or neglect.
- Working with parents to complete case plans to ensure successful reunifications with their children.
- Complete home visits with parents, relative caregivers, non-relative caregivers, and licensed foster parents.
- I was given the opportunity to work with children from the ages of newborn to 18, when they age out of foster care, to explain and guide them through the process of case management.
- Completed ongoing, continuing education credits to remain in compliance with the Florida Certification Board requirements of 20 training hours per year.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice With A Minor in Psychology
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL05-2017
Skills
- Certified Child Welfare Case Manager
- Certified Forensic Interviewer of children suspected of experiencing abuse and/or neglect
Certification
- Child Welfare Case Manager Certification (2017)
- Forensic Interview Certification (2023)
Accomplishments
- Case Manager of the Year 2019
- Completion of the Rise Up and Shine Program for upcoming leadership
Timeline
Training Specialist
Children's Network Of Southwest Florida
12.2024 - Current
Case Coordinator
Children's Advocacy Center
04.2023 - 12.2024
Child Welfare Case Manager Supervisor
Lutheran Services Florida
06.2020 - 03.2023
Child Welfare Senior Case Manager
Lutheran Services Florida
07.2019 - 06.2020
Child Welfare Case Manager
Lutheran Services Florida
05.2017 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice With A Minor in Psychology
Florida Gulf Coast University
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