Job
Application
1.
DCP&P Position
I. Introduction:
1.
Provide a brief
description of the type of job/graduate programs that you are you searching for
after college.
I am
looking for a job helping families and children. I really want to work for
DCP&P. I really want to be the voice for children/advocate, since some are
too young to speak their mind. I want to work as an intake or the person who
goes into the house and does follow ups to see if the children are safe and
taken care of. My other option is being a family worker at a school or a case
worker at welfare. I am thinking about going to Rutgers for my masters but I
have a son and need to get a good paying job. I want to go to Rutgers in about
a year or two and I will. I have the will power to continue. I am also thinking
to even do alternate route for special education teaching children with Autism.
I have three years of experience working with children with Autism and I have
the knowledge to assess children using the Applied Behavioral Analysis behavior
book (ABA).
2.
How did you decide on
this career path?
I
always knew I wanted to work with children and families. I started off with
majoring in Education, and then I had an issue so I had to change my major. I
feel like everything happens for a reason. I love helping people in time of
need. When I started doing my internship at Oasis I know that this was what I
was meant to be doing helping people.
3.
How do you think your
personal and educational accomplishments have led you to this career path?
The Family child studies classes
at Montclair really helped me get an insight of working families. The
Introduction to Family Services Class opened up my eyes to another side of working
with families other than the classroom. After completing thirty-five hours for
my field work class, I thought of switching my major from education to family
service. I didn’t at the time. I continued in the path of teaching and complete
clinical 1, while I was creating and conducting my lessons I thought to myself am
I in the right field. Then I had an altercation with my cooperative teacher and
the result weren’t positive. I then switched to Family Child studies/Family
service in the summer. I already took the five classes to receive the
certificate in Child Advocacy so all I had to do to graduate is my internship
and senior seminar class. I truly feel like I made the right choice and I
received excellent feedback from my supervisor.
II. Job Search
Answer
the following set of questions
1.
Where did you apply,
give as much information as you have.
I applied for DCP&P FAMILY
SERVICE SPECIALIST TRAINEE position, and then my friend at my internship
provided me with contact information of an employee at DCP&P Jennifer
Bodreau. She works in the intake and investigations department at Child
Protective Services. I emailed her introducing myself and asking about
available positions. I also attached a copy of my resume in the email.
2.
Name of organization,
business etc., career fair and website is applicable.
Department
of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P)
3.
How did you find this
job opening, grad program or career fair (i.e. the on-line, career services at
MSU, word of mouth, etc.
Word of mouth and online on the website
4.
Provide job
announcement, link to graduate program website, or career fair
announcement/e-mail.
FAMILY
SERVICE SPECIALIST TRAINEE
As a Family Service Specialist Trainee (Bilingual or Non-Bilingual), you will perform field and office work involving collecting, analyzing and recording significant facts.
Responsibilities may include responding to child abuse/neglect referrals, responding to requests for child welfare services, in-home visits and arranging for residential or foster care placements. The starting salary is $49,263.43.
NOTE: During the first 12 months, employees hired in the position of Family Service Specialist Trainee (Bilingual or Non-Bilingual) will attend a comprehensive in-service training program, in addition to performing field and office casework duties.
Here's What You Need
Family Service Specialist Trainee (Bilingual or Non-Bilingual)
· A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
· NOTE: Bachelors in Social Work or Masters in Social Work preferred.
· Because driving of state vehicles with clients is an essential function of
this position, the following may disqualify you from consideration: driving record
with five points or more within the past five years; any driving under the
influence conviction within the past five years; or, any combination
of three motor vehicle violations/license suspensions within the last five
years excluding parking violations.
· The ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate sufficiently
in English to perform the duties of the position
· For bilingual positions only, to successfully pass an examination to test
your ability to communicate effectively in both Spanish and English.
Email
I sent Jennifer Boudreau
Hi, Jennifer
My name is Samira Shoghorui. I am a student at Montclair
State graduating in December with a Bachelor degree in Family Child Studies/
Family Services. I am also going to receive a certification in child advocacy.
I am currently doing my internship at Oasis. I know Shikha Shaun and she gave
me your contact information because I am interested in joining the DCP&P
team. I was wondering if there are any available positions open. I have
attached a copy of my resume below. My contact information is 862-249-5285.
I hope to hear from you soon.
1.
How did you submit your
application (on-line, snail mail, in person etc.).
Online through email sending resume
2.
List all the materials required
for job application (resume, cover letter, description of qualifications, proof
of educational attainment, GRE scores, Analogy test, transcript, letter of
recommendations etc.).
·
Resume,
·
Cover letter,
·
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited
college or university.
NOTE: Bachelors in
Social Work or Masters in Social Work preferred.
·
Because driving of state vehicles with
clients is an essential function of this position, the following may disqualify
you from consideration: driving record with five points or more within the
past five years; any driving under the influence conviction within the
past five years; or, any combination of three motor vehicle
violations/license suspensions within the last five years excluding parking
violations.
·
The ability to read, write, speak,
understand and communicate sufficiently in English to perform the duties of the
position
Job Search
1.
After you submitted
your application(s) have you followed up in any way (e-mail, phone call)?
Two days after I emailed Jennifer she responded.
2.
Have you heard anything
from the organization/university you applied to or have you had any
communication from organizations you visited at career fair?
Yes, two days later after I emailed Jennifer
about any available positions. She responded with a lengthy detailed message.
Good morning Samira Shoghorui,
I wanted to inform you that we are in receipt of your
resume in the Division of Child Protection & Permanency (DCPP) Randolph office.
However, the practice has changed and we no longer interview in the office and
can’t hire without the candidate going through the process in Trenton first. I
have sent your resume to Trenton and when there is a “Job Fest” (massive
interviewing) they will contact you and provide you with that information
(date/time/place), at which time you will interview and provide them with your
preferred counties for employment. Trenton will then forward the interviews to
the counties of your choice and they will contact you if interested and if
there is availability.
Good Luck!
Have a great day
Jenny Paez
Administrative Assistant
1.
Have they asked for
more information and how did they contact you?
Jennifer contacted me through email telling
me she sent my resume to Trenton and they will contact me.
2.
Have you received an
interview…phone or in-person or by Skype?
No not yet. I am waiting for Trenton to have
a massive interview. They will call me and provide me an interview time and
date.
Career
Fair- Montclair State University
Career Fair Montclair State University
Introduction:
3.
Provide a brief
description of the type of job/graduate programs that you are you searching for
after college.
I am
looking for a job helping families and children. I really want to work for
DCP&P. I really want to be the voice for children/advocate, since some are
too young to speak their mind. I want to work as an intake or the person who
goes into the house and does follow ups to see if the children are safe and
taken care of. My other option is being a family worker at a school or a case
worker at welfare. I am thinking about going to Rutgers for my masters but I
have a son and need to get a good paying job. I want to go to Rutgers in about
a year or two and I will. I have the will power to continue. I am also thinking
to even do alternate route for special education teaching children with Autism.
I have three years of experience working with children with Autism and I have
the knowledge to assess children using the Applied Behavioral Analysis behavior
book (ABA).
4.
How did you decide
on this career path?
I
always knew I wanted to work with children and families. I started off with
majoring in Education, and then I had an issue so I had to change my major. I
feel like everything happens for a reason. I love helping people in time of
need. When I started doing my internship at Oasis I know that this was what I
was meant to be doing helping people.
5.
How do you think
your personal and educational accomplishments have led you to this career path?
The Family child studies classes
at Montclair really helped me get an insight of working families. The
Introduction to Family Services Class opened up my eyes to another side of working
with families other than the classroom. After completing thirty-five hours for
my field work class, I thought of switching my major from education to family
service. I didn’t at the time. I continued in the path of teaching and complete
clinical 1, while I was creating and conducting my lessons I thought to myself am
I in the right field. Then I had an altercation with my cooperative teacher and
the result weren’t positive. I then switched to Family Child studies/Family
service in the summer. I already took the five classes to receive the
certificate in Child Advocacy so all I had to do to graduate is my internship
and senior seminar class. I truly feel like I made the right choice and I
received excellent feedback from my supervisor.
II. Career Fair Information
5.
What career fair did you attend -- give as much information as
you have.
Montclair State University Career Fair “Graduate
open house”
I visited the Counseling, Child Advocacy and MAT
Early Childhood Education (P-3) Teacher of Students with Disabilities sessions.
I receive a lot of information from each session to figure out what degree I
want to get my masters in.
6.
Name of organization, business etc., career fair and website is
applicable.
Montclair State University Career Fair “Graduate
open house”
7.
How did you find this job opening, grad program or career fair (i.e.
the on-line, career services at MSU, word of mouth, etc.
Career services at MSU
8.
Provide job announcement, link to graduate program website, or
career fair announcement/e-mail.
Graduate
Open House
Sunday,
October 26th, 2014, University Hall
Exciting
news! All attendees at the Open House will receive a Graduate Application fee
waiver for Spring 2015 or Fall 2015. Details on how to redeem this waiver will
be sent after the event!
Come to the Graduate Open House
event on Sunday, October 26th, 2014 at 12pm. You will have the opportunity to
talk directly to faculty about our programs, hear options about financing your
education and speak with The Graduate School staff regarding the application
process.
Whether you are just starting to
think about the benefits of graduate study or have already applied, the
Graduate Open House will provide you with everything you need to choose
Montclair State University for your graduate education.
Please review our Graduate Open House schedule and
register for the event today!
Click
here to register.
Click
here to view important event infomation related
to location, parking, and directions.
9.
If you attended a career fair, who did you speak with and did
you think there were organization there that matched your job goals?
I spoke with Susan Wray about the (P-3)
Teacher of Students with Disabilities. The program seemed of interested to me,
so can possibility a second career. I have three years’ experience working with
students with learning disabilities and enjoy doing trials (one on one learning
time with a student). I also attend the counseling session which seem
interesting. This also could me another career option. I am open to explore all
the careers that involve children and their families.
III. Job Search/Grad School/Career Fair Follow-up
Have you heard anything from the organization/university you
applied to or have you had any communication from organizations you visited at
career fair?
Yes Jacqueline Catalano
connected me from the child advocacy department. This is what she emailed me.
Hello,
Our records indicate that you recently attended a graduate open house at Montclair State University and expressed interest in the graduate programs in Child Advocacy and Policy.
If you have any questions about the Programs, the application process or any other issue, please feel free to email or phone us.
We would be happy to assist you.
There is still plenty of time to complete applications and start in Spring semester.
We have the following programs:
Our records indicate that you recently attended a graduate open house at Montclair State University and expressed interest in the graduate programs in Child Advocacy and Policy.
If you have any questions about the Programs, the application process or any other issue, please feel free to email or phone us.
We would be happy to assist you.
There is still plenty of time to complete applications and start in Spring semester.
We have the following programs:
- Post BA Certificate in Child Advocacy
and Policy
- Master of Arts in Child Advocacy
and Policy (Campus)
- Master of Arts in Child Advocacy
and Policy (Online)
Helpful links:
Tuition
Financial Aid
Applying
Graduate School
Application to Graduate Programs
Child Advocacy and Policy website
Financial Aid
Applying
Graduate School
Application to Graduate Programs
Child Advocacy and Policy website
You can reach me via email or phone (973-655-4188)
Best,
Jacqueline
Jacqueline Catalano, MS
Program Manager
Robert D. McCormick Center for Child Advocacy
Child Advocacy and Policy
Montclair State University
Dickson Hall - Room 301
Montclair, NJ 07043
Telephone: 973-655-6971
Fax: 973- 655- 4088
Email: catalanoj@mail.montclair.edu
Website: www.montclair.edu/chad
Jacqueline Catalano, MS
Program Manager
Robert D. McCormick Center for Child Advocacy
Child Advocacy and Policy
Montclair State University
Dickson Hall - Room 301
Montclair, NJ 07043
Telephone: 973-655-6971
Fax: 973- 655- 4088
Email: catalanoj@mail.montclair.edu
Website: www.montclair.edu/chad
There were many interesting career options at the career
fair and I will definitely keep all the information I gathered in case I what
to purse a masters in one of the three areas of interests.
