Sophia Sack
Omaha,NE
Summary
Highly-motivated and organized employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Seeking opportunity to expand skills, while facilitating company growth. Adept at working effectively and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Child & Family Services Specialist
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Omaha, NE
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted staff with home visits to assess family needs, provided guidance and support, and developed service plans for each family.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss case planning strategies and coordinate services between multiple providers.
- Used job-related software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes and technical reports
- Participated in ongoing training to maintain license and enhance knowledge of relevant mental health topics.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients attending medical appointments or school.
- Attended trainings on best practices in social work ethics or trauma-informed care.
- Maintained effective working relationships with co-workers, law enforcement, court officials and medical professionals to give families comprehensive and effective support.
- Attended court hearings and trials with staff to support cases.
Intern
Omaha Police Department (Special Victims Unit)
Omaha, NE
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Shadowed various professionals such as detectives, forensic interviewers, social workers, forensic personnel for total of 192 hours to learn best approaches.
- Acquired working knowledge of department practices, procedures and equipment by participating in training sessions and one-on-one mentoring.
- Attended multiple autopsies, pertaining to criminal cases regarding infant deaths.
- Observed how evidence is taken, processed, and stored, along with shadowing the Forensic Unit - latent fingerprinting, ballistics, and photography.
- Supported future criminal cases by preparing detailed and accurate reporting, pertaining to jail calls.
- Corresponded with law enforcement, prosecuting attorneys, social services agencies, judges, court staff and other victim advocacy groups.
- Attended forensic victim interviews and line-ups, used for records and court proceedings.
- Aided in phone and residency searches.
- Balanced school with extracurricular activities and built social connections for personal and professional growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice And Criminology
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NECurrent
Skills
- APA & MLA Style
- Microsoft Word, Outlook, Office, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Team Collaboration
- Organization
- Prioritize
- Active Listener
- Open-Minded
- Communication
- Positive Attitude
- Reliable
- Adaptability
- File Management
Certifications and Trainings
- FBI Omaha Collegiate Academy (2023)
- Project Harmony Trainings (2023) - Anti-Trafficking Efforts in Omaha and Child Abuse and Neglect 101.
- Trauma Matters Omaha Training (2023) - Trauma Overview.
- Office for Victims of Crime Training & Technical Assistance Center Trainings (2023) - Understanding Human Trafficking, Teen Relationship Abuse, Mass Violence and Terrorism, Child Abuse and Neglect, Core Competencies and Skills, Victims with Mental Health Issues, Collaboration, Conflict Management and Negotiation.
Timeline
Child & Family Services Specialist
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
01.2024 - Current
Intern
Omaha Police Department (Special Victims Unit)
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice And Criminology
University of Nebraska At Omaha
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