Amanda Summy
Bedford,PA
Summary
Attentive Family Advocate with determination to assist families requiring support and community resources. Empathetic professional of advocating for people by scheduling appointments, supervising visitations, promoting activities that build self-reliance, and setting attainable goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Advocate
The Bair Foundation
08.2021 - Current
- Managed caseload using well-developed time management, organizational and task prioritization skills.
- Visited homes of families and maintained appropriate contact as directed by agency procedures.
- Collaborated with families to assist in growth, development and education to increase potential.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests.
Social Work Intern
Grane Hospice
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Interviewed clients to assess needs and determine most suitable needs and services.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Documented services provided meticulously by keeping accurate records of activities, interactions and conversations.
- Consulted with other professionals to gain insight and advice and build strong network within organization.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance social work skills.
Case Aide/Driver
The Bair Foundation
04.2019 - 08.2021
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Provided transportation for children and parents to and from visits and court.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with families and children.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained professional and friendly communication with foster families, bio families, and children.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08.2021
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD05.2019
Skills
- Maintain Case Files
- Critical Thinking
- Supervised Visitation
- Prepare Reports
- Effective Communication
- Transportation Arrangements
- Client Advocacy
- Client Education
- Court Proceedings
Timeline
Family Advocate
The Bair Foundation
08.2021 - Current
Social Work Intern
Grane Hospice
05.2021 - 08.2021
Case Aide/Driver
The Bair Foundation
04.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Social Work
Walden University
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Allegany College of Maryland