A Child Advocate is responsible for working with and representing interests of the child mainly during legal proceedings such as abuse cases, family disputes, and welfare proceedings. The common work activities listed on the Child Advocate Resume indicate the following – providing steady support for youth and children who are undergoing court proceedings and counselling sessions; conducting detailed assessments of children using variety of diagnostic tools and psychological testing tools; providing comfort to children during interviews, medical exams and diagnostic exams; and evaluating the child’s environment.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include – exceptional people skills, excellent communication skills, familiarity with child psychology, the ability to identify warning signs of abuse, trauma or substance dependency among children; and knowledgeable about different cultures, family structure, and behavior. A Bachelor’s degree in Child Advocacy, family counseling, social work, psychology, or behavioral science is the common qualification seen on resumes.
Summary : Child Advocate is responsible for handling all matters relating to the care and welfare of children.
Skills : Data Entry, Data Collection, Program Evaluation, Program Development.
Description :
Investigated to make recommendations to the court concerning the best interest of a child in the conservator ship of the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services.
Advocated for the idea that every child has a right to a safe, permanent home that meets the child's needs.
Attended the staffing that concerns the child/children in an assigned case.
Gathered information about the needs and wants of the child - taking into account the child's age, maturity, culture and ethnicity, and other relevant characteristics.
Maintained records of all findings and case notes, and return statistical forms monthly.
Prepared written court reports for review hearings and appear in court to speak on behalf of the child's best interests.
Make recommendations concerning the evaluation, assessment, services, placement, and treatment of the child and the child's family.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelor Of Arts
Sr. Child Advocate Resume
Summary : Organize counseling psychologist successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining strong work ethic and exhibiting positive attitude. Compassionate, solutions-oriented counseling psychologist dedicated.
Skills : Social services Involved in the community ABE/CPR certified Computer skills.
Description :
Certified Case Manager Responsibilities Promotes the safety, well-being and permanency of children and their families from the time of referral until the case is closed.
Evaluated, prepared reports, make recommendations and decisions on the children and families.
Evaluated family strengths, needs assessment, safety plan, judicial reviews, post disposition reports, status reports, home studies, and risk assessment reports.
Attended all court hearings and makes recommendations to the judge on the children's behalf.
Interacted with families to establish needs and required services for clients through referrals for services.
Coordinated monthly face-to-face visits with the children.
Used Communication - Ability to deal with internal and external individuals at all levels via telephone and email, to ensure successful communication.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelor's In Psychology
Jr. Child Advocate Resume
Objective : Talented early education professional with diverse experience in planning and implementing various activities for promoting physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth of children. As child advocate am capable of remaining calm under pressure when dealing with children who are going through troubles while continuing to keep the group setting light and playful.
Skills : Bilingual, Customer Service, Mac, Word, Excel.
Description :
Managed a large caseload of over 35 children, ensured they received all necessary services, ensured their safety and well-being.
Worked with adult parents and ensured they completed court ordered tasks to regain custody of their children.
Attended all court hearings and testified to parents progress in their case and to child's safety.
Actively worked to do whatever needed to be done to move the child from where they were to the best possible outcome in the shortest possible time during the intake and placement process.
Created legal court documents for hearings and submitted all documents in a timely manner.
Performed home visits at children's homes to assure the safety and well being of the children.
Supervised court ordered visits for parents and children to make sure everything was safe and appropriate.
Coordinated, conducted or completed the child(ren)s transportation to the appointment or placement.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BA In Social Work
Lead Child Advocate Resume
Headline : Motivated, able to work with little supervision, dependable, personable and professional. Accustomed to handling confidential information and have demonstrated a history of producing accurate and timely reports.
Skills : Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point.
Description :
Provided confidential and appropriate case management services to the youth who have been victims of child sexual or severe physical abuse.
Make appropriate referrals for medical and mental health counseling.
Collaborated with DCFS and local law enforcement agencies on investigations.
Provided criminal court support and information for the child and family.
Maintained case files and update data entry on a timely basis.
Assisted in grant writing and fund raising.
Maintained caseload of 50 to 80 open cases Monitored permanency plans for compliance Advocated for the rights of youth in stated custody Filed appeals on the behave of youth in state custody Maintained good communication with DCS.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Masters Of Science
Certified Child Advocate Resume
Objective : Child Advocate is responsible for advocating for the best interests of children in the care of CPS. This includes working with CPS policy makers and advocates to ensure children have the opportunity to be heard and their rights are protected.
Provided ongoing advocacy services to the families in order to help prevent the re-victimization of the child victim and to monitor the child victim's progress.
Ensured the child victim gets mental health counselling to heal by linking the child and family members to specialized counseling.
Ensured the family can focus on the child victim's healing by linking the family to other necessary services and/or resources.
Managed the families' adherence to services through contact with both the family and the service providers.
Ensured the appropriateness of services by monitoring the child's and family's progress and adjusting service providers if necessary.
Acted as a liaison between the families and Law Enforcement, DCF, and the State Attorney's Office to help the investigations and ensure effective prosecution of child abuse.
Objective : Professional, dependable and approachable individual eager to belong to an organization that's fast paced and challenging with a focus in innovation and social responsibility.
Advocated through the juvenile court system for the wants and needs of foster children.
Met once monthly at a minimum with children and foster parents to assess the wellbeing and development of the child.
Make recommendations to the court regarding care, happiness, and needs of the child in care based on parent plan progress.
Developed plans for parents to work to remedy the reason surrounding the childs removal from the home and any other obstacles that may come to light through the course of proceedings.
Discovered previously unknown resources to help children have happier lives and gain life skills that were not being met or taught.
Bring hope, help, and happiness to children and families through personal experiences that are relevant to their current situations.
Used Critical thinking, open-mindedness, creative problem solving, attention to detail.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Child Advocacy
Child Advocate II Resume
Summary : To obtain employment in a field involving needs-based special groups, for whom may be of service to through education and experience in establishing rapport with various clients from different backgrounds while providing them with support services.
Skills : Good social, Supervising, and Problem solving skills.
Description :
Provided assessments on children entering the shelter; mentor children and parents by facilitating support or accountability groups to determine the nature of the problems; present educational programs to the public.
Provided short-term individual and group counsel as needed or requested.
Collected and maintained extensive statistical data for reporting purposes.
Obtained information from various service agencies, clinics and organizations; provide a service delivery which links clients with available and appropriate resources.
Prepared reports, surveys and briefings while maintaining privacy guidelines.
Facilitated parenting classes and assist with domestic violence support and educational groups.
Ensured clients had an understating of the material.
Provided information to individuals and families regarding military and civilian resources available.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Master's In Psychology
Child Advocate I Resume
Summary : Skilled Listener and Communicator Proven Leadership Abilities Able to Collaborate or Work Independently Ability to Utilize Independent Judgment and Initiative in Decision Making Motivated Dependable Reliable.
Skills : Bilingual, Customer Service, Mac, Word, Excel.
Description :
Designed and implemented structured activity program for child residents.
Interviewed and assessed needs of individual children for protective or preventative services.
Recruited, oriented, and supervised volunteers as needed in the children's program.
Counseled residents on positive parenting.
Designed and implemented regular parenting classes for residents.
Assisted parents in understanding dynamics of family violence and/or homelessness and how children may be affected.
Evaluated progress of children toward the goals in their case management plan on a regular basis.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
M.Ed In Counseling
Child Advocate/Advisor Resume
Objective : To utilize educational and professional experience in a position that allows to work with families providing support, community resources, and education.
Skills : Fundraising, Networking, Team Player, Bilingual Spanish.
Description :
Assisted client with registering their children in school and setting up transportation.
Played essential role in being a part of many DCP&P family team meetings.
Assisted women in obtaining benefits from different social service and community agencies.
Planed daily group meeting and individual meeting with the children.
Provided childcare service to the women when needed.
Educated women on the effects of domestic violence on their children.
Successfully planned and executed field trips for children and their mothers.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Child Advocacy
Child Advocate Resume
Summary : Worked with children in a variety of positions. Strive to always make a positive impact on all children and families that have contact with.
Skills : Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
Description :
Managed approximately eight to fifteen clients from birth to eighteen years of age.
Interviewed and evaluated clients to make necessary community referrals.
Facilitated children's enrichment program, and counsel families regarding domestic violence and crisis intervention.
Facilitated parent classes for shelter clients.
Answered crisis phone calls, and transport clients.
Performed case management duties in extended absence of Case Manager.
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