Name: Joe Knott
Job Title: Training Specialist for Initial Assessment
Where do you hail from:
Ogallala, Nebraska
Who are your early influences/who inspired you most:
Maternal Grandfather
What has been your greatest source of career satisfaction/ proudest achievement:
Being considered an expert in Initial Assessment and having the opportunity to join the CCFL team.
What is your passion/what you are drawn to/what motivates you/where do you hope to be in five years:
I am passionate about connecting with others and creating opportunities. I am motivated by my family, co-workers, and those impacted by my occupational efforts. In 5 years, I hope to continue serving Nebraska families by continuing to train incoming child welfare workers with CCFL. My partner and I plan on welcoming a second child into our family in the next 5 years. Lastly, I would like to have completed my masters and be on my way to becoming a LIMHP.
Family life/hobbies /community involvement:
I enjoy traveling to Canada to spend time with my partner’s family. I love skiing and spending time outdoors, especially in the mountains. I like watching movies, reading, going on walks with our dogs, and working on projects around the house.
The quotation I live my life by is......
“You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, well, you might find, you get what you need.” – The Rolling Stones