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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Sophia Hanak

Cherokee County, Georgia
Woodstock,GA
2
Languages
1
Certification
2
years of professional experience

Professional with strong background in case management, prepared to make significant impact. Proven ability to collaborate with teams and adapt to changing needs. Skilled in client assessment, resource coordination, and crisis intervention. Reliable and results-focused, with commitment to achieving positive outcomes.

Work History

Child Protective Services (CPS) Case Manager

1 Year 9 Months
Cherokee County, Georgia | 01.2025 - Current
  • Conducted investigations into allegations of child abuse, neglect, and maltreatment to assess child safety, identify risk factors, and implement protective interventions.
  • Assess immediate safety threats and coordinate or facilitate the removal of children from unsafe environments when necessary, following applicable legal procedures and agency protocols.
  • Coordinate protective custody actions and collaborate with law enforcement, supervisors, courts, and other professionals to ensure children's immediate safety.
  • Assessed immediate safety threats and coordinated the removal of children from unsafe environments, following legal procedures and agency protocols.
  • Conduct home visits and comprehensive safety assessments to evaluate living conditions, family functioning, and potential threats to child well-being.
  • Developed and implemented safety plans, recommending interventions based on investigative findings and assessed risk to enhance child well-being.
  • Prepared investigative summaries and court reports to support judicial proceedings and inform child welfare decisions.
  • Refer families to appropriate services and community resources to address safety concerns, reduce risk factors, and support family stability.
  • Advocate for the best interests of children while supporting appropriate family preservation, reunification, and permanency planning efforts.

Family Preservation Unit Intern

2 Months
Cherokee County Division of Family and Children's Services | 05.2025 - 07.2025
  • Assisted with intake processing, gathering information and routing cases to appropriate program staff.
  • Assisted with processing, gathering information and routing cases to appropriate program staff.
  • Reviewed forms and supporting documents for completeness, accuracy, and required signatures.
  • Supported case documentation and maintained accurate client records in compliance with confidentiality requirements.

Intern

2 Months
The Latin American Association | 05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Facilitated structured, empathetic meetings between clients and staff to enhance communication and understanding
  • Effectively utilized communication and in-take platforms such as Net2Phone and the LAA’s client forms, done both virtually and in-person
  • Performed administrative tasks to streamline processes and support department operations
  • Assisted clients with accessing necessary resources with their needs and located the resources needed with efficiency

Education

Bachelors of Science - Human Services, with a concentration in Social Engagement and Advocacy

Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw, GA

Skills

Bilingual proficiency
Case management
Meeting coordination
Child safety training
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Safety planning
Meeting facilitation
Proficiency in Word
PowerPoint
and Excel
Problem-solving
Child advocacy
Languages: Proficient in Spanish and fluent in English
Case documentation

Certification

  • Cyber Security Training - 2026/2027
  • Mandated Reporter Training - 2025 to Current
  • GCIC Certification Training - 2026/2027

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Family Preservation Unit Intern

Cherokee County Division of Family and Children's Services
05.2025 - 07.2025Read More

Child Protective Services (CPS) Case Manager

Cherokee County, Georgia
01.2025 - CurrentRead More

Intern

The Latin American Association
05.2024 - 07.2024Read More

Kennesaw State University

Bachelors of Science from Human Services, with a concentration in Social Engagement and Advocacy
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Sophia Hanak