Cameron Hernandez
Glendale
Summary
Results-driven human services professional with experience in child welfare, crisis response, and cross-system collaboration. Skilled in trauma-responsive engagement, accurate documentation, and navigating complex family dynamics to support safety and stability. Known for reliability, leadership readiness, and receiving departmental recognition for safety-centered practice. Committed to advancing equitable outcomes and strengthening community support systems.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Safety Specialist
Department of Child Safety
Glendale, AZ
01.2023 - Current
- Provided supervisory coverage during supervisor absences, supporting team operations, reviewing case documentation, offering guidance on safety decisions, and ensuring continuity of services.
- Conducted safety assessments to identify risks and ensure compliance with child protection policies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive, trauma-informed, case plans for at-risk families.
- Monitored case progress and provided ongoing support to families to enhance child welfare outcomes.
- Served as a liaison between families, service providers, courts, schools, law enforcement agencies, promoting collaborative efforts toward a common goal of child safety.
- Developed trusting relationships with children in challenging situations by demonstrating genuine care and concern for their wellbeing.
Server & Bartender
Yard House
Rancho Mirage, CA
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment, ensuring guest satisfaction and retention.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Journalism
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NMSkills
- Trauma-Informed Practice – Skilled in engaging children and families with sensitivity, cultural humility, and awareness of trauma impacts
- Case Management & Coordination – Strong ability to coordinate services, collaborate with multidisciplinary partners, and support family stability
- Documentation & Compliance – Accurate, timely documentation aligned with state policy, legal standards, and agency expectations
- Crisis Response & De-escalation – Able to remain calm, grounded, and solution-focused during high-stress situations
- Communication & Relationship Building – Builds rapport with families, providers, and team members to support shared goals
- Leadership & Team Support – Provided supervisory coverage during supervisor absences; trusted to guide case decisions and maintain workflow
- Organizational Skills – Manages deadlines, caseloads, and competing priorities with consistency and reliability
- Community Engagement – Experience supporting youth programs, fundraising efforts, media outreach, and public-facing initiatives
Certification
Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card – expires 02/03/2029
Accomplishments
- Department of Child Safety – Core Value Award (Safety): Recognized for exemplary commitment to child safety by modeling safety-driven practice and strengthening protective decision-making for children and families.
Timeline
Child Safety Specialist
Department of Child Safety
01.2023 - Current
Server & Bartender
Yard House
09.2021 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Journalism
New Mexico State University