As Community Outreach Coordinator of The Children’s Assessment Center, Tammy works closely with the Executive Director and the Development Director on formulating and maintaining an effective public relations strategy. She is responsible for creating, implementing and maintaining both internal and external plans of communication that are sensitive to children and families served by The Children's Assessment Center. As part of The Development Team, Mrs. Hetmaniak has assisted in planning… Show more As Community Outreach Coordinator of The Children’s Assessment Center, Tammy works closely with the Executive Director and the Development Director on formulating and maintaining an effective public relations strategy. She is responsible for creating, implementing and maintaining both internal and external plans of communication that are sensitive to children and families served by The Children's Assessment Center. As part of The Development Team, Mrs. Hetmaniak has assisted in planning major funding raising events and been involved with a large Capital Campaign. Her skills included social media management, project management, public speaking, web-site management, volunteer management and media relations. Show less

Supervised and provided on-going development of the Forensic Interviewing Division at The Children’s Assessment Center. Worked closely with multiple partner agencies to collaborate services while focusing on the mission of The Children's Assessment Center. Provided internal and external peer review for staff interviewers. Conducted highly specialized interviews of children making allegations of sexual abuse and on high profile cases. Adjusted interviews to fit a child’s developmental… Show more Supervised and provided on-going development of the Forensic Interviewing Division at The Children’s Assessment Center. Worked closely with multiple partner agencies to collaborate services while focusing on the mission of The Children's Assessment Center. Provided internal and external peer review for staff interviewers. Conducted highly specialized interviews of children making allegations of sexual abuse and on high profile cases. Adjusted interviews to fit a child’s developmental level and language. Assessed child’s verbal and non-verbal communication for signs of sexual abuse. Attended scheduled Multi Disciplinary Staffing with partner agency staff members to discuss case dynamics and appropriate services. Provided community training on forensic interviewing, child sexual abuse and The Children’s Assessment Center. Attended national, state and local conferences and workshops pertaining to all aspects of child abuse and forensic interviewing. Attends local and regional peer reviews. Testified as an expert witness in both civil and criminal courts regarding child sexual abuse and children’s videotaped statements. Show less

Conducted highly specialized forensic interviews of children making allegations of sexual abuse. Participated in Multi-Disciplinary Staffing process. Conducted training for the disciplines and community on child sexual abuse, handles difficult and complex sexual abuse case requiring court reports and extensive testimony.

Provided investigation and on-going services to families and abused and neglected children. Assessed life situations of children and families to determine the presence of child abuse/neglect and degree of risk. Developed and implemented plans to meet specific needs of children and their families. Used interview techniques to obtain information needed for serving children and families. Initiated appropriate legal action and engaged in court related activities to achieve protection and… Show more Provided investigation and on-going services to families and abused and neglected children. Assessed life situations of children and families to determine the presence of child abuse/neglect and degree of risk. Developed and implemented plans to meet specific needs of children and their families. Used interview techniques to obtain information needed for serving children and families. Initiated appropriate legal action and engaged in court related activities to achieve protection and permanency for children. Placed and provided services to children in substitute care of out of home placements on non-legal cases. Exhibited computer competency. Built and maintained communication and working relationships with clients, community, foster parents, co-workers, and other professionals in the community. Attended trainings required by agency. Show less