Amanda Tabiri
Bethlehem,PA
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with high-level integrity and strong desire to help resolve challenges. Compassionate and team-oriented individual offering extensive knowledge of services available to children and families in the community.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Additional Work History Can Be Furnished
Upon Request
Casework Supervisor
Northampton County Children And Youth
11.2019 - 11.2022
- Assigned new cases to workers based on caseload sizes, caseworkers' area of expertise, and ability to take on additional cases.
- Provided direct clinical and administrative supervision to caseworkers to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
- Reviewed caseworkers' cases and made recommendations for additional actions and improvements.
- Collaborated with provider agencies to offer clients access to community services.
- Conducted training to update staff on new laws, regulations and procedures to promote more informed delivery of client services.
- Assisted caseworkers with regular visits to homes and schools to evaluate child safety and quality of care.
- Maintained high level of client confidentiality, following strict guidelines, and recommendations.
County Caseworker
Northampton County Children And Youth
02.2018 - 11.2019
- Conducted home visits to assess safety of children within their home environment and provide support.
- Created Family Service Plans and Child Permanency Plans for families on my caseload. Utilized these plans as a guide towards permanency and safety.
- Worked with school districts, in accordance with ESSA, to ensure that youth in foster and kinship care remained in their district and school of origin whenever possible.
- Collaborated with school guidance counselors when concerns were reported. Attended IEP meetings and attendance meetings as needed for youth in Foster and Kinship Care.
- Implemented Safety Plans in emergency situations to ensure safety of children.
- Facilitated placement of children into foster care in emergency situations.
- Testified in court, petitioning for legal and judicial intervention on behalf of adjudicated clients.
Graduate Level Social Work Intern
Kutztown University Act 101 Program
08.2008 - 05.2010
- Worked one-on-one with undergraduate students to provide academic counseling.
- Assisted students with completing their FAFSA.
- Administered the Nelson-Denny Reading Assessment to freshman students and compiled data that was used to evaluate the for a remedial reading/writing course that would be made available to students in the program.
- Organized students to advocate for continued funding for the Act 101 Program. Led students as they met with the university president at an open forum and traveled to Harrisburg with students to advocate for funding at the state level.
Independent Living Caseworker
Lehigh County Children And Youth
06.2007 - 08.2008
- Managed and maintained caseload of up to 20 adolescent youth in foster, kinship, group home and independent living settings.
- Conducted comprehensive and individualized planning for youth while in care and offering voluntary aftercare services for youth aging out of foster care.
- Collaborated with other agencies and professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Provided and coordinated youth transportation to court dates, job interviews, medical appointments, schools and other locations as needed.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals.
- Conducted monthly home and school visits to ensure clients' safety and coordinate care and services.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public
County Caseworker
Berks County Children And Youth
11.2005 - 06.2007
- Managed and maintained up to 20 cases at any given time
- Created Child Permanency Plans to ensure that children's' needs were being met while in care.
- Worked with families towards reunification.
- Advocated for clients and their families, focusing on strengths and capabilities and referring to other agencies for further support.
- Testified in court, petitioning for legal and judicial intervention on behalf of adjudicated clients.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA05.2010
Bachelor of Science -
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA05.2005
Skills
- Extensive experience working with children and families
- Home visiting experience
- Case coordination
- Child advocacy
- Supervisory experience
- Proficient in Google and Microsoft Office Programs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Clear and concise case notes and documentation
- Accustomed to maintaining confidentiality of clients
Timeline
Casework Supervisor
Northampton County Children And Youth
11.2019 - 11.2022
County Caseworker
Northampton County Children And Youth
02.2018 - 11.2019
Graduate Level Social Work Intern
Kutztown University Act 101 Program
08.2008 - 05.2010
Independent Living Caseworker
Lehigh County Children And Youth
06.2007 - 08.2008
County Caseworker
Berks County Children And Youth
11.2005 - 06.2007
Additional Work History Can Be Furnished
Upon Request
Master of Social Work -
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science -
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania