career objective                              

 

results-driven, solutions-focused social services professional with degree in sociology  eager to contribute expertise toward providing quality child and family support

 

profile                                                

 

ø  offer approximately 8 years of experience with state of new jersey, specializing in child/family services focused on issues of abuse and neglect

ø  productively work with and educate family members to provide them with the tools and knowledge to address and resolve domestic, relationship and life issues

ø  effective in managing heavy caseloads; able to prioritize, coordinate and manage cases to maximize productivity, efficiency and service quality

ø  dynamic investigative and research skills; solid experience in both field and office

ø  use sound judgment, sharp analytical abilities and decisive decisionmaking skills to define and implement strategies for optimizing delivery of service and end results

ø  thrive in fast-paced, stressful environments and able to efficiently adapt to emerging and changing demands of job

 

professional experience                

 

division of youth and family services                                                            2000-present

family service specialist i

  effectively respond to reports/referrals of abuse and neglect, conducting intensive field and internal investigations to ensure child and family welfare in cases involving both child and spousal abuse and related domestic issues

  proficiently collect, analyze and record investigation results/findings in database

  strategically coordinate child/family services to maximize outcomes and conduct well-checks/in-home visits to monitor progress/status and define and address ongoing needs; effectively supervise parents, children and siblings

  proactively educate clients on strategies, techniques and tools for best functioning in their environment, dealing with relationships and resolving personal and family problems

 

education                                           

bachelor's degree, sociology-william paterson university; 1999