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Sarah Punzalan

Huntington,WV

Summary

Dedicated Family Support Specialist at Grace Haven Family Services, skilled in effective communication and client documentation. Proven ability to maintain professional boundaries while providing safety supervision and nurturing environments for optimal child development My future plans include continuing my education to obtain a Master of Social Work (MSW), reflecting my strong commitment to clinical mental health services.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Support Specialists

Grace Haven Family Services
06.2024 - Current
  • Provided safety supervision for Child Protective Services referrals.
  • Provided supervised visitations for Child Protective Services referrals.
  • Maintained detailed case notes documenting client interactions, interventions provided, progress made, and any barriers encountered during service delivery.
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.

Nanny/Home Care Manager

Samrina Hanif
03.2017 - Current
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
  • Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
  • Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
  • Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.

Education

Bachelor's of Social Work - BSW

Marshall University
Huntington, WV
08-2025

Skills

  • Professional boundaries
  • Self-awareness
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Effective communication
  • Home visits
  • Decision-making
  • Client documentation
  • Family support
  • Trauma informed care framework

Certification

  • Trauma-Informed Care- February 2025
  • Car Seat Safety- February 2025
  • Mandated Reporter- February 2025
  • National Center for School Mental Health/ Module 1 Certificate- March 2025

Interships

Observed and assisted a case manager for Grace Haven Family Services. We developed case plans, implemented parenting skills and techniques, and connected clients to local resources.

Timeline

Family Support Specialists

Grace Haven Family Services
06.2024 - Current

Nanny/Home Care Manager

Samrina Hanif
03.2017 - Current

Bachelor's of Social Work - BSW

Marshall University

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