Saloni Gupta
Chicago
Summary
Equity centered policy‑driven practitioner with frontline experience in child welfare investigations, legal documentation, and cross‑cultural communication. Ready to bring valuable support to social services or public administration roles to strengthen justice‑oriented systems and improve outcomes for vulnerable populations.
Overview
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Work History
Child Welfare Specialist
Franklin County Children Services
Columbus, OH
2023 - 2025
- Evaluated complex allegations of abuse, neglect, and dependency by synthesizing conflicting information, statutory requirements, and real‑time safety indicators to determine case disposition.
- Led high‑stakes interviews with children and caregivers, distilling credible evidence from emotionally charged environments and de‑escalating volatile situations to protect child safety.
- Strategized cross‑system interventions by identifying service gaps and coordinating mental health, substance‑use, and community resources to stabilize families.
- Formulated legal recommendations and constructed emergency and permanent custody filings that articulated risk, evidence, and statutory justification for court action.
- Navigated urgent placement decisions by weighing regulatory constraints, foster home capacity, and child needs to determine the safest immediate alternative.
- Maintained high‑fidelity documentation in State Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS) by analyzing patterns, tracking risk factors, and substantiating decisions for administrative and judicial review.
- Applied crime‑analysis principles and trauma‑informed frameworks to anticipate safety threats and shape investigative strategy.
Paralegal
Dittmer, Wagoner & Steele LLC
Gahanna, OH
2022 - 2023
- Interpreted probate and municipal court requirements to craft precise legal filings and ensure procedural accuracy under tight deadlines.
- Analyzed client financial records to calculate estate distributions, identifying discrepancies and advising attorneys on implications for case strategy.
- Streamlined case organization systems by diagnosing workflow inefficiencies and implementing improved digital and physical record‑management practices.
- Supported litigation preparation by evaluating evidence, researching statutory authority, and anticipating procedural challenges.
Education
Master's in Public Policy And Administration - Public Policy
Northwestern University
Chicago, IL08.2026
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH04.2023
Skills
- Trauma-informed care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management abilities
- Effective communication
- Crisis intervention
- Program development
- Resource coordination
Certification
- Paralegal Certificate
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Child Welfare Specialist
Franklin County Children Services
2023 - 2025
Paralegal
Dittmer, Wagoner & Steele LLC
2022 - 2023
Master's in Public Policy And Administration - Public Policy
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Cincinnati