Zulay Soto Rios
Beacon,NY
Summary
Dedicated Caseworker with extensive experience in Child Protective Services, adept at conducting thorough investigations into child abuse and neglect as received from the New York State Central Registry. Skilled in client advocacy and maintaining confidentiality, I excel in effective communication and referral coordination, ensuring clients receive the essential services.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Caseworker
Putnam County Department of Social Services
Carmel, NY
01.2007 - Current
Investigate reports of child abuse and neglect as received by the New York State Central Registry.
Interview children, family members, and collateral sources. Make field visits to respondents, sources, and other persons named. Determine a course of action and consulting with angency attorney if court intervention is required. Make recommendations for services and safety interventions to protect a child(ren). Conducting court ordered investigations as directed by the court. Conduct joint investigations with law enforcement agencies. Maintaining a computerized case file.
Education
Master Of Social Work - Social Work
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY12.2006
Bachelor In Social Work - Social Work
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY05.2004
Skills
- Case information confidentiality
- Client interaction
- Highly effective communication
- Client advocacy
- Case file documentation
- Case investigations
- Case documentation
- Referral coordination
- Assessment skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Professionalism
- Case management
Timeline
Caseworker
Putnam County Department of Social Services
01.2007 - Current
Master Of Social Work - Social Work
Adelphi University
Bachelor In Social Work - Social Work
Marist College