Child Welfare Specialist Trainee Resume


Josephine Horton Child Welfare Specialist Trainee 225-555-3168 josephine.horton@example.com linkedin.com/example/josephinehorton Baton Rouge, LA 70808 STRENGTHS Youth Centered Assessment Case simulations began with listening. That approach clarified housing and support needs before practical goals were documented. Clear Case Records Consistent notes kept changing facts visible for review. Faculty feedback recognized careful timing and objective language. Court Communication Mock hearings required calm answers from documented evidence. Practice made recommendations easier for reviewers to follow. Resource Connection Resource mapping turned broad needs into practical referrals. Peers often asked for help locating useful service categories. Trauma Informed Support Respectful communication helped protect dignity during sensitive simulations. Small wording choices made conversations feel safer and clearer. SKILLS Child Welfare Transition Age Youth Needs Assessment Service Planning Case Documentation Court Reports Community Resources Trauma Informed Communication Independent Living Support Professional Testimony Annual Service Plans Monthly Case Updates Family Status Reports Administrative Reviews Community Based Support LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Beginner 10 MY CAREER SUMMARY Early career social work candidate with bachelor's level preparation and supervised fieldwork focused on young adults ages 17 to 21 transitioning from foster care. Completed needs assessments, service plans, monthly updates, case documentation, court report exercises, administrative review summaries, and professional testimony simulations. Academic work addressed safe housing, education continuation, employment readiness, independent living skills, permanency, supportive relationships, and prevention of legal involvement. Practiced trauma informed communication with youth, families, faculty supervisors, and multidisciplinary partners. Maintained timely records, connected changing needs with practical referrals, and presented recommendations from documented evidence. Holds a current driver's license and brings reliability, ethical judgment, flexible community support, and readiness for formal child welfare training, scheduled contact, and weekend on call service. EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in Social Work Louisiana State University GPA: 0 2026 Baton Rouge, LA Coursework: Child welfare practice, social work assessment, case documentation, community resource systems TECHNICAL SKILLS Assessment Methods: Needs assessment, strengths based assessment, transition assessment Service Planning: Annual service plans, monthly updates, measurable goals Case Documentation: Contact notes, case records, confidentiality standards Court Materials: Court reports, review summaries, recommendation briefs Review Hearings: Professional testimony, administrative reviews, compliance updates Youth Services: Foster care transition, independent living, permanency Resource Coordination: Housing referrals, education resources, employment resources Community Support: Home visits, community contact, phone support Research Tools: Case scenario coding, resource matrices, source notes Communication Practices: Trauma informed care, active listening, objective language Compliance Standards: Timely documentation, statutory eligibility, background clearances Work Scheduling: Flexible schedules, weekend on call, face to face contact SKILLS Child Welfare Transition Age Youth Needs Assessment Service Planning Case Documentation Court Reports Community Resources Trauma Informed Communication Independent Living Support Professional Testimony Annual Service Plans Monthly Case Updates Family Status Reports Administrative Reviews Community Based Support EXPERIENCE Child Welfare Trainee Practicum Student University Social Work Practicum January 2026 - September 2026 Baton Rouge, LA Completed supervised social work fieldwork focused on transition age foster youth, service planning, case records, court communication, resource referrals, and professional testimony practice. Assessed housing, education, employment, and support needs during supervised youth case simulations Drafted annual service plans with monthly updates linked to transition goals and community resources Recorded weekly simulated contacts and follow up messages using confidentiality and timeliness standards Prepared court reports describing progress, barriers, family status, and recommended next steps Practiced professional testimony during faculty reviewed hearings using documented case evidence Mapped housing, education, transportation, and youth support resources for referral planning Foster Care Transition Research Assistant Academic Research September 2025 - December 2025 Baton Rouge, LA Conducted supervised academic research on transition age foster youth, organizing evidence for housing stability, education persistence, employment, permanency, and legal system prevention. Reviewed foster care research on housing stability, education, employment, permanency, and legal risk Coded de identified case scenarios to compare barriers and protective factors in transition planning Built a resource matrix linking youth needs with service categories and eligibility considerations Prepared research briefs translating findings into practical questions for supervised service planning Presented findings to faculty and students with clear limits on supported conclusions Maintained source notes and research files with consistent naming, citation, and confidentiality practices PROJECTS Transition Resource Planning Study 2026 Worked with classmates to organize housing, education, employment, transportation, and support resources. Shared findings in seminar discussion and adjusted categories after peer feedback. Young Adult Permanency Review 2025 Reviewed de identified scenarios with a faculty supervisor and peers. Connected supportive relationships, independent living goals, and legal prevention needs with practical planning questions. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Dean's List, Louisiana State University, 2025 Student Research Presentation Recognition, 2026 Peer Mentor, Social Work Student Association, 2025 to 2026 CERTIFICATIONS Trauma Informed Care Fundamentals 2026 Valid Driver's License 2026 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Social Work Student Association, Peer Mentor, 2025 to 2026 Campus Community Resource Project Volunteer, 2025 to 2026 LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Beginner) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST