Shaterica Rainey
Vivian,LA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Protective Investigator
Department of Family and Protective Services
Texarkana, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Documented case information by completing forms promptly and filing with appropriate agencies.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with children, guardians, doctors, nurses and law enforcement to gain insight into individual cases.
- Remained composed and calm when interacting with individuals, taking into account that children and families were involved in high-stress situations.
- Investigated each child's living environment to determine whether home was safe or presented risks.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Developed and executed plans to remove children from homes where abuse or neglect had occurred.
- Kept child welfare worker informed of progress and challenges
CPS Specialist
Department of Family and Protective Services
Marshall, TX
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Conducted home visits with families to assess the safety of children in their homes and provide resources for parents.
- Reviewed medical records when needed in order to make decisions regarding a child's wellbeing.
- Attended trainings related to child welfare topics such as trauma-informed practice and cultural competency.
- Advised parents on how best to manage challenging behaviors exhibited by their children.
- Worked closely with foster care providers and monitored placements for safety concerns.
- Educated parents about available community resources that can help them meet their needs.
- Initiated and coordinated child protective services investigations, including interviewing family members, assessing safety risks, and making recommendations to supervisors.
Family Service Worker
Department of Human Services
Texarkana, AR
10.2018 - 02.2021
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Supervised visits between children and parents at various sites by setting up age-appropriate activities and maintaining safety of participants.
- Developed and implemented family improvement plans.
Case Manager Supervisor
Shoulders of Strength LLC
Shreveport, LA
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Assisted Case Managers with problem solving difficult cases or developing individualized service plans.
- Monitored caseloads for timely completion of tasks and client outcomes.
- Reviewed current best practices in case management processes and made recommendations for improvement.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for case management staff.
- Conducted weekly meetings with Case Managers to review cases and discuss any issues or concerns.
Family Based Services Specialist
Department of Family and Protective Services
Marshall, TX
10.2015 - 01.2017
- Coordinated necessary resources for families such as counseling services, housing assistance programs or substance abuse treatment centers.
- Supervised visits at various sites by providing children with age-appropriate opportunities for interaction with parents, maintaining safety of participants
- Documented all interactions with clients accurately and timely using a computerized database system.
- Conducted interviews with children and families to assess risk of abuse or neglect.
- Liaised between students, schools, courts, protective services and other contacts to help children face problems such as disabilities, abuse or poverty.
- Created court reports documenting findings from assessments and progress towards goals established in case plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA05-2014
High School Diploma -
North Caddo High School
Vivian, LA01-2010
Skills
- Case Documentation
- Client engagement and assistance
- Community Resources
- Behavioral analysis
- Writing and verbal communication
- Active Learning
- Conducting interviews
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Danger and threat assessments
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Confidentiality Practices
- Safety Planning
- Child Development
- Court Testimony
- Information Gathering
- Abuse and Neglect Investigation
Affiliations
- · National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice
- Co-Founder of the mentoring group “Girls on a Mission”
- Currently serves as mentor for the North Caddo Youth Program
Accomplishments
- Next Generational Leader Award recipient
- Exceptional Leader Award recipient
Certification
- Numerous training certifications through the Department of Family Protective Services.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Child Protective Investigator
Department of Family and Protective Services
07.2023 - Current
CPS Specialist
Department of Family and Protective Services
03.2021 - 07.2023
Family Service Worker
Department of Human Services
10.2018 - 02.2021
Case Manager Supervisor
Shoulders of Strength LLC
01.2017 - 10.2018
Family Based Services Specialist
Department of Family and Protective Services
10.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Grambling State University
High School Diploma -
North Caddo High School
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