Aimee Ryan
Milford,MA
Summary
Results driven social worker with a strong background in community collaboration and care coordination. Working 20 years at the Department of Children and Families, Known for effective communication strategies and organizational skills, ready to leverage skills to improve client outcomes and support families in need.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Framingham, MA
02.2005 - Current
- Maintain contact with families, providers and other collaterals to monitor families progress towards action plan tasks.
- Assist in the development and review of action plans.
- Conduct home visits to clients, prepare documentation for court purposes, and keep case records as part of case Management.
- Conducted assessments to determine client needs and develop appropriate intervention plans.
- Collaborated with community organizations to coordinate resources and services for clients.
- Participated in professional development activities such as seminars, workshops, trainings.
- Coordinated referrals to outside agencies for additional services such as substance abuse programs or vocational training.
- Work with youth and their families who are court-involved through C&P's, CRA's, and delinquency hearings.
- Work with families and youth who have experienced trauma, behavioral issues, and mental illness.
Clinician
Justice Resource Institute
Acton, MA
01.2012 - 03.2021
- Complete CANS and comprehensive assessments.
- Assessed family's needs and developed tailored treatment plans for diverse populations.
- Documented family's progress in compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
- Provided direct clinical services to families in a supportive environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate care for clients.
- Provided crisis intervention services in a timely manner to ensure safety of clients.
Outreach and Tracking Caseworker
The Key Program
Salem, NH
12.2003 - 01.2005
- Developed treatment plans to meet specific case direction.
- Assisted in building community supports for clients.
- Worked collaboratively with the Department of Children and Families, probation officers, school officials, and other community organizations.
- Successfully managed and assessed a caseload of 8-12 clients and their families.
Relief Clinical Counselor
Y.O.U. Inc
Worcester, MA
08.2003 - 10.2003
- Completed incident reports and medical reports as needed.
- Accurately recorded individual residents' daily activities.
- Assisted clients with daily routine.
Intern
Y.O.U. Inc
Worcester, MA
05.2003 - 08.2003
- Helped clinical counselors with progress notes.
- Learned daily routine of clients.
- Checked in with clients twice daily and updated clinicians.
- Helped staff run activity groups.
Program Site Director
Medallion School Partnerships
Marlborough, MA
10.2001 - 06.2003
- Managed and completed all paperwork, tuition, and deposits.
- Created a curriculum every week.
- Communicated with parents daily.
Program Manager
Patriots Trail Girl Scout Council
Waltham, MA
06.2002 - 08.2002
- Supervised 65 staff members and ran weekly staff meetings.
- Completed weekly paperwork, fixed schedules, and supported/guided staff when needed.
- Complete staff evaluations.
Site Assistant
Medallion School Partnerships
Marlborough, MA
08.2001 - 10.2001
- Helped site director with curriculum and attendance.
- Played with, made crafts with and completed homework with children.
Unit Leader
Patriots Trail Girl Scout Council
Waltham, MA
06.2001 - 08.2001
- Supervised three staff members.
- Made weekly schedules and curriculums.
- Worked toward a goal of increasing the self-esteem and confidence of girls.
Education
Master of Education - Mental Health Counseling, trauma studies
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, deviance and social control
Framingham State University
Framingham, MA01.2003
Skills
- Case management
- Community collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Communication strategies
- Problem solving
- Professional development
- Referrals and networking
- Multitasking
Leadership Opportunities
- Participated in Trauma Informed Leadership team and facilitated trauma trainings to staff
- Participated in Fatherhood Engagement Leadership team and co-lead a fatherhood group
- Participated in Mentoring Program for new social workers
- Participated in the Wellness committee
- Participated in Continuous Quality Improvement committee
Timeline
Clinician
Justice Resource Institute
01.2012 - 03.2021
Social Worker
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
02.2005 - Current
Outreach and Tracking Caseworker
The Key Program
12.2003 - 01.2005
Relief Clinical Counselor
Y.O.U. Inc
08.2003 - 10.2003
Intern
Y.O.U. Inc
05.2003 - 08.2003
Program Manager
Patriots Trail Girl Scout Council
06.2002 - 08.2002
Program Site Director
Medallion School Partnerships
10.2001 - 06.2003
Site Assistant
Medallion School Partnerships
08.2001 - 10.2001
Unit Leader
Patriots Trail Girl Scout Council
06.2001 - 08.2001
Master of Education - Mental Health Counseling, trauma studies
Cambridge College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, deviance and social control
Framingham State University
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