Samantha Wienke

· Built trust with families while maintaining firm professional boundaries, helping move cases toward safer and more stable outcomes.

· Maintained professional objectivity when working with families while demonstrating empathy and respect for cultural differences.

· Analyzed new information continuously to guide case decisions with a strong focus on child safety and long-term stability.

· Developed collaborative relationships with service providers, schools, law enforcement, Belong, and community partners and used their feedback to strengthen case planning and improve outcomes for families.

· Made case recommendations regarding child removal and placement after thorough assessment and staffing concerns with leadership.

· Used solution-focused questioning techniques to develop realistic family plans that address safety concerns.

· Evaluated parent progress and behavioral change through ongoing engagement, applying professional judgement to assess meaningful change and inform case strategy.

· Documented all casework thoroughly and accurately to ensure case decisions, family dynamics, and safety concerns were clearly reflected in IMPACT.

· Served as Region 8 Lead Mentor, training and coaching seven caseworkers through field work, case consultation, and performance feedback to support their development.

· Guided fellow staff in case direction and documentation to ensure policy compliance.

· Consistently supported units within Region 8B with high or abandoned caseloads, ensuring families were seen on time and policy requirements were met.

· Managed complex caseload demands while maintaining strong documentation, organization, and compliance with policy.

• Responded swiftly to crisis situations involving potentially abused or neglected children.
• Conducted thorough investigations into reports of child abuse or neglect, assessing risk of harm.
• Observed children for signs of injury to identify potential causes of abuse or neglect.
• Interviewed caregivers, family members, school professionals, medical staff, and law enforcement.
• Assessed safety and executed necessary actions to protect children from harm.
• Removed children from caregiver custody to ensure their immediate safety from imminent harm.
• Documented investigation details meticulously and completed forms accurately to support case resolution.
• Provided immediate assistance for abuse or neglect cases during on-call shifts.

• Welcomed patients in person and via telephone, fostering a positive service experience.
• Scheduled appointments to enhance patient satisfaction and maximize resource utilization.
• Prepared and routed referral letters while maintaining accurate medical records.
• Updated electronic charts and ensured availability of necessary forms for practice operations.
• Relayed patient concerns to nursing staff, ensuring timely attention to needs.
• Notified providers of patient arrivals and communicated service delays to maintain schedules.
• Anticipated patient anxieties to provide comfort during visits.
• Maintained confidentiality of personal and financial information to protect patient rights.

• Instructed 19 first grade students at a diverse Title I school in rural North Carolina.
• Planned and implemented lesson plans aligned with Common Core standards.
• Established supportive classroom environment that encouraged academic risk-taking and fostered student engagement.
• Adapted instruction to address diverse student needs effectively.
• Observed academic and social development to inform instructional practices and build relationships.
• Collaborated with teachers, administrators, counseling staff, and social workers to address and support diverse student needs.
• Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and classroom behaviors.
• Tracked and documented student progress using testing, individual education plans, portfolios, grade cards, and communication files to inform instructional adjustments.

• Instructed 26 kindergartners in diverse charter school, fostering an inclusive learning environment in an economically challenged area.
• Individualized instruction to address varying student needs and promote academic growth.
• Assessed student knowledge through formal and informal methods to inform instructional strategies.
• Led grade level staff chair role, facilitating effective communication and collaboration among teaching team.
• Communicated effectively with parents and staff while maintaining confidentiality of student data.
• Met deadlines for assessment data, individualized education plans, and grade book management.
• Contributed insights during weekly staff meetings, enhancing team strategies for student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Oversaw student safety during drop-off and pick-up times, including supervision in lunchroom and playground.

Managed second grade classroom in Colorado Springs, fostering community and citizenship.

• Developed nurturing environment fostering questioning and personal growth in students.
• Outlined clear expectations to promote student exploration and accountability.
• Guided student behavior through implementation of natural consequences.
• Facilitated standards-based learning through differentiated instruction tailored to individual student needs.
• Maintained comprehensive records and tracked data on student progress to inform instructional strategies.

• Authored and edited reports in collaboration with US Army Europe commander to inform strategic operations.
• Evaluated source validity and analyzed trends for strategic decision-making.
• Delivered critical intelligence outputs by consistently meeting tight deadlines, enhancing decision-making processes.
• Liaised between US Army Europe and multinational intelligence sources to facilitate information exchange and improve operational coordination.
• Interacted with upper-level intelligence agencies to gather insights and input.
• Acquired top secret security clearance, enabling access to sensitive information.
• Coordinated with subordinate units to ensure accurate completion of security clearance documents.