Committed and hardworking job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and reliable practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best inform policies and practice impacting children and families.
Skills
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Active Listening
Relationship Building
People Skills
Critical Thinking
Team Management
Microsoft Office
Experience
04/2019 to Current
Pregnancy Counselor and Clinical Support SpecialistBuckingham Valley Rehab And Nursing Center Inc. – Newtown, PA,
Provides pregnancy counseling to expectant women and their families, as specified, that are considering adoption
Approach expectant families/birth families utilizing trauma-informed practices to best support in their exploration process by offering support and providing resources and referrals to ensure stability and confidence
Support expectant families by ensuring that ethical work is prioritized
Secure all required legal documentation for birth parents and children, including but not limited to Medicaid, social security, and certificates of birth within mandatory or recommended time periods
Develop and maintain relationships with primary referral sources including hospital social workers, pregnancy and health clinic professionals and volunteers, college and university counseling centers, and social workers at public and private agencies
Design and create monthly newsletter for community partners allowing engagement to increase by more than 50%
Educate community partners on adoption ethics and services through quarterly trainings
Provide initial general information consultations with prospective adoptive families considering adoption
Support prospective adoptive families in family building plan through adoption by providing guidance and appropriate referrals
06/2017 to 04/2019
Social WorkerChild And Family Services Agency – City, STATE,
Provided child welfare casework services to children and to families to assess, re-mediate situations, make recommendations to court regarding permanency planning, and assist with goals outlined in Case Plan
Monitored for safety and well-being of youth while in traditional or kinship foster placements
Conducted home visits to assess strengths and needs of families; contacts collateral source; reviews pertinent information; make appropriate referrals
Developed and implements case assessments and plans to re-mediate child abuse and neglect
Utilized various counseling and therapeutic techniques in attempt to address social, environmental, emotional and medical problems
Responsible for reporting to court via disposition/permanency reports, interim reports, adoption reports, and guardianship reports
Organized youth’s appointments, physicals, therapy, birth family visits/contacts, treatment plans, and IEP..
07/2014 to 06/2017
Clinical Case Manager and Clinical MentorPSI Family Services – City, STATE,
Managed approximately 10 cases as case manager of children in Therapeutic and Traditional Foster care, monitoring for safety and well being
Responsible for writing court reports, updating courts about youth and family’s compliance with services, progress towards permanency goals, and make recommendations to courts
Responsible for developing Case Plans with each client, and their families when appropriate, to help guide social work practice and progress
Mentored new and current employees to assist them in their ability to grow as competent workers.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2014
Masters of Social Work: Clinical, Children and Families University of Maryland - Baltimore, Maryland GPA:
Expected in 05/2012
Bachelor of Arts: Liberal Arts - Psychology Pennsylvania State University - University Park, Pennsylvania GPA:
Activities and Involvement
Voices for Children Montgomery, A CASA Program
January 2016- January 2019
Board Member
Committed member of board striving to enrich lives of youth committed to the child welfare system in Montgomery County, Maryland, by ensuring CASA reaches as many youth in need.
Aided in planning events to help fund raise for CASA.
Child Welfare Information Gateway
May 2019 - October 2020
Peer Reviewer
Provided professional feedback on publications and articles pertaining to child welfare to ensure accuracy
Certifications
Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C) - Maryland
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - Washington, DC
Quality Service Review certified – CFSA January 2016 (refreshed October 2018)
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School Attended
University of Maryland
Pennsylvania State University
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Pregnancy Counselor and Clinical Support Specialist