Marilyn L Hamilton

PO Box 2192
Umatilla, FL 32784 US
Phone: 352-669-8234
Objective
I am seeking a position as a counselor or social worker, with an emphasis on re
habilitation and education for adults and children.
Summary of Qualifications
I am experienced in providing social services and assistance to improve the soci
al and psychological functioning of children and their families, maximizing the
family's well-being and the academic functioning of children.
Professional Experience
Family Care Manager
11/2006 - 11/2009
LifeStream Behavioral Center
Tavares, FL
Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological f
unctioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being
and the academic functioning of children. Monitor children in foster homes and r
elative homes who have been abandoned, neglected, or abused and provide needed s
ervices.
Sexual Assault Counselor
09/2005 - 11/2006
Haven of Lake and Sumter Counties
Leesburg, FL
Individual Crisis Counseling and Group Facilitator for victims of sexual assault
and domestic violence,
Child Protective Investigator
05/2004 - 02/2005
Dept of Children and Families
Tavares, FL
Investigations of child abuse, neglect, and abandonment to include presentation
of facts and documentation to the Courts for intervention in areas related to th
e welfare of children, as well as encouraging families to accept child welfare r
elated services voluntarily.
Placement Coordinator/Licensing Counselor
04/1994 - 05/2004
Dept of Children and Families
Tavares, FL
Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological f
unctioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being
and the academic functioning of children. Responsibilities included licensing fo
ster homes and matching children to foster parents for maximum effect in relatio
n to socialization, education and familial services. I was employed by Departmen
t of Children and Families, Lake County Boy's Ranch, and Department of Children
and Families again, doing the same job for different agencies due to changes in
lead agencies responsible for the services..
Protective Services Counselor
06/1993 - 04/1994
Dept of Children and Families
Tampa, FL
Provided services to parents or relatives who had custody of abused neglected or
abandoned children.
Payment and services specialist
10/1991 - 06/1993
Dept of Children and Families
Tampa, FL
Economic Services eligibility. Determine eligibility for financial, medical and
food stamp assistance
Education
Issuing Institution
Qualification
Course of Study
Bethany Nazarene College
Bachelors Degree
Sociology degree, BA
Certifications
Certification Title
Issuing Organization
Completion Date
Expiration Date
Child Protection Professional Certified
Department of Children and Families
07/2001
11/2012
MAPP/GPS Trainer
Department of Children and Families
08/1995
Professional Development
Domestic Violence Core Compentency-11/15/2006
Sexual Assault Core Competency-03/01/2006