Friday, December 5, 2014

Blog 5 Job application


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:


Helpful links:


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

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.

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