Federal Public Administration & Child Welfare Leader

Janelle Filsaime

Contact Information: Cell: 786-***-****

Email: *********@*****.***

Objective A results-driven public administration professional with over 10 years of combined experience in child welfare, data analysis, and public safety. Seeking a federal position to apply expertise in policy development, program coordination, and community engagement to improve public sector services.

Education

Master of Public Administration

Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

August 2021 – May 2025

Bachelor of Science in Social Work

Florida International University, Miami, FL

August 2006 – April 2010

Work Experience

Multidisciplinary Teams (MDT) Coordinator

Department of Children and Families (DCF),

Miami, FL December 2021 – Present 40+ hours/week

• Coordinated and facilitated staffing for multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with state policies and operational procedures.

• Mediated disputes among team members, fostering effective communication to ensure optimal outcomes for child and family welfare.

• Created detailed reports summarizing staffing decisions for court submission, ensuring adherence to legal protocols.

• Managed documentation in the Florida Safe Family Network (FSFN), tracking the outcomes of team meetings and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

Child Protective Investigator Supervisor Department of Children and Families (DCF),

Miami, FL January 2021 – December 2021;

August 2019 – January 2020 40+ hours/week

• Supervised investigations of child abuse and neglect cases, ensuring compliance with investigative standards and protocols.

• Coordinated with law enforcement, state attorneys, and child protection agencies to resolve complex cases.

• Conducted staff evaluations and provided training and mentorship to improve investigation practices.

• Provided expert testimony in court on child welfare matters, leveraging thorough case reports and data analysis.

Manager III, Data Analysis

Miami-Dade County Schools Police, Miami, FL

January 2020 – January 2021 40+ hours/week

• Designed and implemented data management systems to track trends in criminal activity and public safety incidents.

• Collaborated with various law enforcement and school departments to streamline data collection and reporting.

• Managed special projects, improving operational efficiencies across public safety initiatives.

Senior Child Protective Investigator Department of Children and Families (DCF),

Miami, FL November 2018 – August 2019

40+ hours/week

• Led investigative teams in child protection cases, managing high-risk cases and ensuring timely completion of investigations.

• Mentored junior investigators and supervised 3-5 staff members, improving team performance through training and direct oversight.

Child Protective Investigator Department of Children and Families (DCF),

Miami, FL May 2015 – November 2018 40+ hours/week

• Conducted investigations on allegations of child abuse and neglect, developing and monitoring safety plans.

• Liaised with community agencies to provide support services to families, ensuring holistic care and intervention.

Certifications

• Child Welfare Protective Investigator (CWPI100067) – Expires October 2021 (renewable)

• CJIS Limited Access Certificate

Skills

• Federal and State Regulatory Compliance

• Multidisciplinary Team Coordination

• Data Collection and Trend Analysis

• Public Policy Implementation

• Child Welfare Systems (FSFN, JJIS)

• Advanced in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS)

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