Senior Child Protection Specialist Resume Heaven Heath Senior Child Protection Specialist (309) 555-XXXX heaven.heath@example.com heavenheath Peoria, IL 61614 STRENGTHS Urgent safety judgment In time sensitive investigations, prioritize immediate risks and complete assessments that guide protective decisions for children and families. Clear case communication Prepare concise transfer summaries that bring investigative findings, family strengths, safety concerns, and pending needs into focus. Multidisciplinary coordination Bring clinical and service provider input into case conferences, helping teams identify relevant services for children and families. Reliable follow through Balance response deadlines, travel, documentation, and after hours coverage while keeping families and partners informed. Bilingual family support Use English and Spanish communication as a volunteer interpreter at community resource fairs and in family focused settings. SKILLS Child welfare investigations Immediate safety assessment Protective response decisions Timely intake response Case reports and assessments Case documentation Case summaries and transfers Substitute care coordination Placement changes Protective custody transport Family preservation services Multidisciplinary case conferences Service needs identification Bilingual family communication On call response LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Proficient 30 MY CAREER 8.3 Years Senior Child Protection Specialist at Prairie Bridge Family Services (3.1 Years) Child Protection Investigator at Northstar Youth and Family Network (2.3 Years) Family Safety Specialist at Riverbend Community Services (2 Years) Child Welfare Caseworker at Cedar County Family Resource Center (11 Months) SUMMARY Child Protection Specialist with 8 years of experience investigating child abuse and neglect reports, assessing immediate safety, and coordinating protective responses. Hold a Master of Social Work from a CSWE approved program and bring direct experience in intake investigations, family preservation, and case transitions. Prepare timely reports and case summaries, coordinate substitute care, and present service needs with multidisciplinary teams. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with a valid driver's license , daily access to an insured vehicle, and availability for travel, evenings, weekends, overtime, and 24 hour on call coverage . EXPERIENCE Senior Child Protection Specialist Prairie Bridge Family Services Oct 2023 - Present Peoria, IL Investigate complex reports of alleged abuse and neglect, prioritize immediate safety concerns, and complete timely assessments that guide protective decisions for children and families. Compile detailed case records, investigative reports, and assessment findings, presenting concise transfer summaries to permanency, intact, and prevention caseworkers to support continuity of care. Assess substitute care needs and coordinate placements when children cannot safely remain at home, communicating with caregivers and service providers to address placement needs. Present cases at multidisciplinary diagnostic and technical staff conferences , incorporating clinical and service provider input into recommendations for needed services. Transport children and family members during protective custody, initial placements, and placement changes, maintaining clear records and following safety procedures. Manage changing response deadlines, travel, after hours coverage, and on call requests while maintaining accurate documentation and professional communication with families. Child Protection Investigator Northstar Youth and Family Network Jun 2021 - Sep 2023 Bloomington, IL Conducted field investigations of child abuse and neglect intakes, gathering information from families and relevant collateral contacts to assess immediate safety and determine protective needs. Produced case reports and structured assessments within mandated time limits, keeping records complete enough for supervisory review and ongoing case decisions. Coordinated substitute care options and placement changes with caregivers and service partners when safety assessments indicated that removal or a new placement was necessary. Prepared case material for transfer to permanency and intact or prevention caseworkers, highlighting investigative findings, family strengths, safety concerns, and outstanding service needs. Shared case findings in multidisciplinary diagnostic and technical staff conferences , using team recommendations to inform service planning. Family Safety Specialist Riverbend Community Services Jun 2019 - May 2021 Macomb, IL Responded to assigned child welfare intakes by interviewing families and gathering relevant information to evaluate allegations of abuse or neglect and immediate safety conditions. Maintained organized reports, assessments, and case documentation that supported timely case review and clear communication with supervisors and partner agencies. Connected families with prevention and intact services when ongoing support could address safety concerns without substitute care. Prepared case summaries for transfer to permanency workers and participated in multidisciplinary case discussions to identify appropriate services. Child Welfare Caseworker Cedar County Family Resource Center Jul 2018 - May 2019 Galesburg, IL Completed supervised family visits and safety follow ups, recording observations and relevant updates for child welfare case records. Gathered case information and drafted reports for review by senior staff, developing reliable documentation practices for sensitive family matters. Coordinated transportation and appointment details for children and caregivers, helping maintain access to scheduled services and placement related meetings. LEADERSHIP, AWARDS & RECOGNITION Recognized by Prairie Bridge Family Services for dependable after hours investigative coverage, 2025. Peer mentor for new child welfare staff at Prairie Bridge Family Services, 2024 to Present. Received a team commendation for clear and timely case transitions at Northstar Youth and Family Network, 2022. Volunteered as an English and Spanish interpreter at Peoria community family resource fairs, 2021 to Present. EDUCATION Master of Social Work University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 2018 Bachelor of Social Work Western Illinois University 2016 CERTIFICATIONS Valid Illinois driver's license Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross 2025 Child Welfare Practice and Documentation, Illinois continuing education course 2024 Trauma Informed Care for Children and Families, continuing education certificate 2022 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Investigation and Assessment: Child abuse investigations, Neglect investigations, Immediate safety assessment Case Records and Reporting: Investigative reports, Structured assessments, Case documentation Case Transfer Coordination: Case summaries, Permanency transfers, Prevention case transfers Placement Services: Substitute care assessment, Placement coordination, Placement change coordination Protective Response: Protective custody procedures, Child transportation, Safety follow up Family and Team Services: Family interviews, Collateral contact interviews, Multidisciplinary case conferences SKILLS Child welfare investigations Immediate safety assessment Protective response decisions Timely intake response Case reports and assessments Case documentation Case summaries and transfers Substitute care coordination Placement changes Protective custody transport Family preservation services Multidisciplinary case conferences Service needs identification Bilingual family communication On call response PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Member of the National Association of Social Workers, Illinois Chapter, engaging with a professional community focused on social work practice. Member of the Illinois Association of Child Welfare Professionals, contributing to an organized community for child welfare practitioners. LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Proficient) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Valid driver's license, daily access to an insured vehicle, and readiness for required travel, overtime, evening and weekend work, and 24 hour on call coverage. Passed background screening and able to meet the physical, visual, and auditory demands of child protection work. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Valid driver's license, daily access to an insured vehicle, and readiness for required travel, overtime, evening and weekend work, and 24 hour on call coverage. Passed background screening and able to meet the physical, visual, and auditory demands of child protection work.
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