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Tawana Evans

Rahway

Summary

Dynamic Child Placement Review Coordinator with a proven track record at the Division of Child Protection and Permanency. Expert in case management and crisis intervention, leveraging effective communication and active listening skills to foster collaboration. Recognized for developing comprehensive treatment plans that significantly improved client outcomes.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Child Placement Review Coordinator

Division of Child Protection and Permanency
11.2024 - Current
  • Identified and reported signs and symptoms of violence, abuse and neglect for immediate intervention and remediation.
  • Administered case management for dependant children to formulate treatment plans to determine goals in placement.
  • Conducted intake interviews and completed CPS/CWS assessments to understand client needs and discover issues that affect treatment.


  • Maintained confidential records and documentation in NJS database.
  • Constructed comprehensive client treatment plans to establish goals and track progress.
  • Liaised with community organizations and provided resource and treatment referrals.
  • Attended and participated in staff meetings and training seminars.
  • Assisted parents with appointment scheduling and transportation arrangements to maintain treatment plans.
  • Offered family crisis intervention to manage conflict and identify peaceful resolutions.

Special Response Worker (SPRU)

Division Of Child Protection And Permanency
08.2006 - 11.2024

Assist in the performance of service such as the investigation of alleged abuse/neglect referrals, interviewing the child, parents, relatives, and collateral parties.


Makes periodic visits to home to obtain social, economic, personal and other data to formulate a plan of action.


Prepares and maintains case histories.


Gives advise to clients concerning school problems, finances, health, and family relationships.


Handles a specialized caseload of clients, prepares reports for supervisors, and judges.

Family Service Specialist I

Division Of Child Protection And Permanency
12.2003 - 11.2024
  • Identified and reported signs and symptoms of violence, abuse and neglect for immediate intervention and remediation.
  • Administered case management for dependant children to formulate treatment plans to determine goals in placement.
  • Conducted intake interviews and completed CPS/CWS assessments to understand client needs and discover issues that affect treatment.


  • Maintained confidential records and documentation in NJS database.
  • Constructed comprehensive client treatment plans to establish goals and track progress.
  • Liaised with community organizations and provided resource and treatment referrals.
  • Attended and participated in staff meetings and training seminars.
  • Assisted parents with appointment scheduling and transportation arrangements to maintain treatment plans.
  • Offered family crisis intervention to manage conflict and identify peaceful resolutions.

Family Service Specialist II (Supervisor)

Division of Child Protection and Permanency
05.2008 - 08.2010


  • Trained and mentored new staff on company policies and service protocols.
  • Led initiatives to streamline workflows, reducing response times for customer requests.
  • Evaluated systems according to predetermined checklist and noted issues.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients through excellent communication skills and genuine concern for their needs, leading to increased client retention rates over time.

Customer Service Representative Team Lead

Gateway Security
07.2000 - 12.2003
  • Developed Excellent Customer Service Communication Skills
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Resolved product or service problems by clarifying customer's complaint, determining cause of problem and selecting best solution to solve problem.
  • Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services.
  • Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
  • Awarded Employee of the Year 2022/2023
  • Worked in Immigrations in Newark Airport

Education

No Degree - Social Work/Psychology

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ
06.2003

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Teamwork
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication

Certification

Visitation Planning Tool Certificate


Anti Racism Certificate

Timeline

Child Placement Review Coordinator

Division of Child Protection and Permanency
11.2024 - Current

Family Service Specialist II (Supervisor)

Division of Child Protection and Permanency
05.2008 - 08.2010

Special Response Worker (SPRU)

Division Of Child Protection And Permanency
08.2006 - 11.2024

Family Service Specialist I

Division Of Child Protection And Permanency
12.2003 - 11.2024

Customer Service Representative Team Lead

Gateway Security
07.2000 - 12.2003

No Degree - Social Work/Psychology

Montclair State University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Bloomfield College