Yamika Cogwell

Dedicated and detail-oriented child welfare professional seeking a social work position where I can leverage my experience in family engagement, case coordination, advocacy, and service planning to support children and families. Passionate about providing compassionate, ethical, and trauma-informed services that align with the mission, values, and standards of the social work profession

Adoption Recruiter - Kids Above All

(2018-06)

• Manages a specialized caseload of children
• Identifies permanent adoptive placements
• Conducts child focused recruitment activities
• Builds trusting relationships
• Conducts comprehensive assessments
• Conducts family searches
• Prepare detailed case documentation and reports

Part-time substitute teacher - Chicago Public Schools

(2018-06)

Tutor - Alliance for Community Peace

(2016-04 - 2017-05)

MA - Social Work - Northeastern Illinois University

BA - Criminal Justice - Northeastern Illinois University