SHAQUITA BASSIE
Jacksonville
Summary
Child welfare professional with over 15 years of combined experience in law enforcement, forensic interviewing, child welfare supervision, and victim advocacy. Proven expertise in crisis intervention, case management, and supporting survivors of sexual assault and commercial sexual exploitation. Adept at facilitating multidisciplinary team collaboration and coordinating services across law enforcement, mental health, medical, and government agencies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Placement Manager
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES OF NORTH FLORIDA
Jacksonville, FL
03.2022 - Current
- Provide leadership and direct supervision to staff including the Placement Supervisor, Missing Child and Placement Support Specialist, and Family Resource Advocate.
- Serve as the Human Trafficking Coordinator for Family Support Services, while also overseeing placement coordination for high-risk youth in at-risk or specialized group care settings.
- Collaborate with provider agencies to identify service delivery gaps and implement strategic, solutions-focused improvements.
- Lead Behavioral Health staffing meetings to align services and secure appropriate placements for youth with complex behavioral and mental health needs.
- Conduct detailed invoice reviews to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and accountability in documentation.
Placement Supervisor
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES OF NORTH FLORIDA
Jacksonville, FL
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Supervised placement and intake specialists, providing guidance, support, and oversight to ensure effective service delivery.
- Facilitated placement staffings to prepare foster parents for new placements and ensure smooth transitions for children entering care.
- Acted as a liaison between foster parents and Case Management Organizations (CMOs) to address service gaps and support placement stability.
- Led regular team meetings and one-on-ones to foster staff development, improve communication, and strengthen team performance.
- Collaborated with internal departments and participated in multidisciplinary staffings—including CSEC MDTs, Rate Reviews, and placement stabilization meetings—to resolve placement challenges.
Family Advocate/Forensic Interviewer
DOUGLAS COUNTY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER
Douglasville, GA
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Conducted initial intake assessments, developed case management plans, and provided referrals to community resources for immediate and ongoing family needs.
- Delivered crisis intervention services to ensure physical and emotional safety, created individualized safety plans, and followed up with families to assess ongoing needs.
- Explained the criminal justice process to families and provided court accompaniment for emotional and logistical support.
- Specialized in conducting forensic interview for youth impacted by human trafficking.
Forensic Interviewer/Advocacy Coordinator
LIGHTHOUSE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER
Americus, GA
12.2016 - 04.2018
- Conducted 150 forensic interviews with children, ensuring adherence to trauma-informed, legally sound practices and protocols (NCAC and ChildFirst Georgia) to maintain the integrity of the investigative process.
- Managed and coordinated referrals to community service providers, facilitating access to essential resources for children and families.
- Actively participated in and led Multidisciplinary Team case reviews, contributing valuable case information and recommendations.
- Testified as an expert witness for the Southwestern Judicial District Superior Court.
Law Enforcement Officer
COLUMBUS CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT
Columbus, GA
12.2009 - 12.2016
- Conducted comprehensive preliminary investigations on various cases (assault, burglary, domestic violence, theft, missing persons, child abuse), establishing probable cause, apprehending suspects, and executing arrests.
- Provided critical support to domestic violence victims by liaising with Hope Harbour counselors, ensuring safe transport, and facilitating access to advocacy services.
- Trained and mentored new officers in alignment with the structured guidelines of the Field Training Officer (FTO) program.
- Facilitated child abuse response training for local law enforcement and community agencies.
Education
MA - Forensic Psychology
THE CHICAGO SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Chicago, IL08.2012
MS - Justice Administration
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
St Louis, MO11.2009
BA - Criminal Justice
MERCER UNIVERSITY
Macon, GA05.2008
Skills
- Law Enforcement Agency Service
- Court Appointed Advocacy
- Emergency & Crisis Intervention
- Child Welfare
- Child Forensic Interviews
- Expert Witness Testimony
- Child/Family Advocacy
- Multidisciplinary Team Facilitation
Certification
- NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR VICTIM ASSISTANCE, Alexandra, VA - Comprehensive Victim Intervention Specialist, 2014-07
- STATE OF GEORGIA PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL, Columbus, GA - Field Training Officer, 2012-12 Basic Peace Officer, 2010-04
Timeline
Placement Manager
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES OF NORTH FLORIDA
03.2022 - Current
Placement Supervisor
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES OF NORTH FLORIDA
07.2021 - 03.2022
Family Advocate/Forensic Interviewer
DOUGLAS COUNTY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER
04.2019 - 06.2021
Forensic Interviewer/Advocacy Coordinator
LIGHTHOUSE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER
12.2016 - 04.2018
Law Enforcement Officer
COLUMBUS CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT
12.2009 - 12.2016
MS - Justice Administration
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
BA - Criminal Justice
MERCER UNIVERSITY
MA - Forensic Psychology
THE CHICAGO SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
COMPUTER SKILLS
Computer program knowledge: FSSN, CareMatch, Mindshare, CORE, Collaborate, Apricot, MDTIS, Microsoft Office, Binti