AMANDA GOLKOSKY

• Provide direct clinical and administrative supervision to social services specialists in the Child Protective Services (CPS) Program to ensure work is in compliance with federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures.
• Work with other supervisors in Child Protective Services, the Children, Youth & Families Division, and the department to ensure a holistic response to the child welfare and human service needs of children and families.
• Assign and monitor caseloads through the use of various computer applications, monitors case activity, files and outcomes.
• Work to assure the safety and well-being of children, and to reduce risk of child abuse and neglect.
• Guide caseworkers in the filing of court petitions and through the court process.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with community resources for collaboration and the efficient and effective coordination of services.

Participated in formal classroom instruction and practical exercises designed to develop proficiency in providing commonwealth police services. Work involves instruction in such areas as commonwealth vehicle and criminal law, police vehicle operation, firearms use, officer safety, physical education, interpersonal relations, first aid, and patrol activities.

• Investigated and assessed reports of child abuse, neglect, and dependency.
• Assessed the family and acted in accordance with both state and county policies, initiating contact with children and families within mandated time frames.
• Worked with a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including healthcare, local and state police, the district attorney’s office, and homeland security, and federal bureau of investigations to assess allegations made in protective service reports, conduct home visits, and interview relevant collaterals.

• Worked with families, providers, and government agencies to reunify children with their families or to prepare them for adoptive placement.
• Facilitated court ordered home visits, consultations, and mentoring for the children and their families and potential foster families.
• Attended, testified, and prepared documentation for dependency hearings.

• Developed, implemented and executed strategic marketing plans.
• Managed social media and interacted with customers and vendors on a continuing basis.
• Procured public speaking experience and customer service experience.
• Planned and executed high end weddings and events to the customers satisfaction.

• Recruitment
• Collaborating and training with management through interviews and hiring practices.
• Developing and executing recruitment plans with supervisor.
• Assisted investigation in failed processed claims.