AMANDA DANZELL
Maraval
Summary
An approachable professional with exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities. Possesses a deep comprehension of social work theories and practices, with a strong commitment to facilitating the creation of a nurturing environment for vulnerable children and their families
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Children's Services Associate- IIU
The Children's Authority Of Trinidad And Tobago
12.2021 - Current
- Administer Case Management services to over 100 clients
- Oversee and assess the development of multiple children
- Carry out investigative interviews with children, their parents, members of the public and stakeholders
- Monitor and evaluate the progress of various children
- Perform thorough case evaluations based on their requirements, constraints and circumstances
- Provided crisis management and interventions during emergency situations
Care Services Intern
Children's Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Conducting unannounced field investigations, Interviewing parents/guardians and assessing their ability to adequately care for children, Sending referrals to external organizations that may assist parents/guardians in caring for their children, Writing reports on field investigations conducted
Practicum Student in the Registry Department
Children's Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Answering calls coming into the Children's Authority Hotline, Entering the details of reports made into the Child protection system, Liaising with police officers, Medical Social Workers and School Social Workers
Practicum Student
Rainbow Rescue Home for Socially displaced Boys
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Conducting interviews with children, Creating Care plans for the Children, Conducting Bio-Psychosocial evaluations for children
Education
BSc Social Work (Special)- Upper Second-Class Honors -
University of the West Indies St. Augustine Campus
05.2020
8 CAPE Units -
Trinity College, Moka
07.2016
6 CSEC Subjects -
Woodbrook Secondary School
07.2014
Skills
- Comprehensive report-writing
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Data Management
Certification
- Trauma Counselling (Level 1), Dare 2 Live Coaching Services - July 2022
- C.P.R. & First Aid with AED, Daniel's Tuition and Training Services - October 2023
Timeline
Children's Services Associate- IIU
The Children's Authority Of Trinidad And Tobago
12.2021 - Current
Care Services Intern
Children's Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
01.2021 - 09.2021
Practicum Student in the Registry Department
Children's Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
01.2018 - 01.2019
Practicum Student
Rainbow Rescue Home for Socially displaced Boys
01.2017 - 01.2018
BSc Social Work (Special)- Upper Second-Class Honors -
University of the West Indies St. Augustine Campus
8 CAPE Units -
Trinity College, Moka
6 CSEC Subjects -
Woodbrook Secondary School
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