Child Welfare Specialist Resume Example

Compassionate and strong Child Welfare Specialist has excellent investigatory and communication abilities.Possesses a deep understanding of signs of abuse and neglect and the ability to operate under high-stress and sometimes dangerous situations.Has both Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Social Work and more than eight years of Child Welfare Specialist experience.

• Extensive knowledge of appropriate child development
• Strong investigative skills
• Good interviewing and interpersonal skills
• Ability to document evidence of abuse and neglect
• Cognizant of the best interests of the child standard

• Investigated individuals wishing to become foster or adoptive parents.
• Conducted training for individuals in fostering and adoption.
• Handled a caseload of fifty children placed through the agency with screened and trained families.
• Documented progress and helped with reunification process when warranted.

• Protected children from abuse and neglect.
• Placed children in foster care homes.
• Assisted families and children with accessing needed resources.
• Interviewed children concerning reported abuse and neglect.
• Conducted unannounced surprise home visits upon reports of abuse and neglect.
• Submitted reports and affidavits and testified in court.