Tabytha Plymale
Wayne,WV
Summary
I am currently a dedicated Child Protective Services Worker with over 10 years of experience working in the realm of child welfare including more than four years spent directly with the DoHS conducting family initial assessments with Child Protective Services. I have been recognized for having a consistent positive attitude and willingness to assist peers with computer navigation, information processing, and documentation while managing a full case load. I prioritize working toward familial success with use of community resources with my primary goal remaining child safety. I have a proven ability to navigate complex situations with empathy and professionalism, fostering collaborative relationships to support families in need.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Protective Services Worker
WV DoHS
Huntington, WV
02.2022 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of child safety and well-being in accordance with state regulations.
- Build positive rapport with families to support positive interactions while assessments are being conducted.
- Develop individualized safety plans for children and families with identified impending safety threats in the home.
- Participate in court hearings in regards to vulnerable clients and provide current and accurate information to the MDT regarding these cases.
- Connect families to community resources to assist in their needs being met.
- Maintain discretion and confidentiality.
Case Manager
Coalfield Family Services
04.2016 - 02.2022
- Primarily provided services to families involved in CPS cases to assist them in achieving family preservation or reunification.
- Connected families with community resources including utility assistance, substance abuse treatment, food pantries, etc.
- Detailed documentation provided for review by the direct worker and the state offices to continuously provide up to date information communicating clients' progress or setbacks.
- Attended and provided feedback at MDT meetings.
Office Assistant
Wayne County News, Inc. (HD Media Company)
08.2009 - 10.2015
- Collating Shopper's Guides by hand.
- Long periods of time spend standing and performing physical labor including lifting boxes and moving large boxes with a pallet jack.
- Transitioned to office environment, collaborating with Wayne Post Office to manage paperwork and data entry processes.
- Responsible for multiple spreadsheets daily to keep organized records.
- Conducted information collection and data entry for legal and classified advertisements in Wayne County newspaper.
- Provided consistent customer service through phone support, in-person client interactions, and timely email correspondence until company buyout by HD Media Co. led to Wayne County office closure on October 31, 2015.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice – Professional Studies
Marshall University
05-2015
High School - undefined
Wayne High School
01-2010
Skills
- Strong critical thinking
- Great rapport building
- Extensive investigative experience from conducting initial family assessments for 4 years
- Strong knowledge of community resources
Timeline
Child Protective Services Worker
WV DoHS
02.2022 - Current
Case Manager
Coalfield Family Services
04.2016 - 02.2022
Office Assistant
Wayne County News, Inc. (HD Media Company)
08.2009 - 10.2015
High School - undefined
Wayne High School
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice – Professional Studies
Marshall University