Amber Montgomery-Mann
Bellport,NY
Summary
A dedicated and organized individual with a passion for working with young individuals. Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with individuals on their level. Known for patience, creativity, and a positive attitude, creating a supportive and encouraging environment. A reliable and hardworking team player, committed to fostering growth and development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Worker
Family Service League
Riverhead, NY
12.2023 - Current
- Provide in person services to assist the youth in developing and applying skills in natural setting.
- Help clients with activities that help them be successful at home, work, and in the community.
- Providing hands on and task -oriented activities based upon the youth's care plan.
- Complete progress notes for all client contacts.
- Deliver and document services using a strength based and family driven approach.
- Create and update treatment plans based on a client's needs and goals.
- Help clients and family navigate systems to get the resources they need.
Office Assistant
Department of Social Services
Ronkonkoma, NY
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided administration support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.
- Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted with special projects as needed by researching information on the internet or through other sources.
- Performed intakes for clients.
- Created a packet of necessary documentation needed for clients.
- Answered telephones, directed calls and took messages for case workers.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents to improve organizational workflow.
Child Care Provider
Melissa Adeyeye
Coram, NY
08.2020 - Current
- Maintain a safe environment
- Tutor children in multiple school subjects to boost educational performance.
- Assist in developing and implementing age-appropriate activities to promote physical, social, and intellectual growth
- Organize educational games and activities.
- Help with mealtime preparation including setting tables, serving meals, washing dishes
- Maintain daily records of activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Observe children's behavior and development, and communicate information with parents.
- Assign age-appropriate chores to encourage self-confidence and responsibility.
- Assist with homework and tutoring when requested by parents.
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene and social manners.
- Ensure that the child safely made it on and off the bus
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children
- Using problem-solving skills to anticipate potential issues before they arise.
Childcare Provider
Pamela Dickey
Holbrook, NY
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Maintained a safe environment
- Assisted in developing and implementing age-appropriate activities to promote physical, social, and intellectual growth
- Organized educational games and activities.
- Helped with mealtime preparation including setting tables, serving meals, washing dishes
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Observed children's behavior and development, and communicate information with parents.
- Assigned age-appropriate chores to encourage self-confidence and responsibility.
- Assisted with homework and tutoring when requested by parents.
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene and social manners.
- Maintained a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children
- Used problem-solving skills to anticipate potential issues before they arise.
Intern
Child Placement Bureau
Ronkonkoma, NY
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Reviewed cases and overseeing them in court
- Foster home visits
- Visited correctional facilities for inmate check ins
- Attended meetings
- Took notes for caseworker when attending visitations
- Shadowed caseworkers while meeting with foster parents, inmates, and juveniles.
- Attended necessary meetings and trainings
Child Care Provider
Natalie
Coram, NY
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Maintained a safe environment
- Assist in developing and implementing age-appropriate activities to promote physical, social, and intellectual growth
- Organized educational games and activities.
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene and social manners.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children
Intern
Suffolk County Sheriff's Department
Riverhead, NY
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Toured correctional facilities
- Shadowed Police Officers while attending to their posts
- Attended training sessions to stay up-to-date on law enforcement techniques and practices.
- Listened in on Court Proceedings along with meeting that involved the Commissioner and colleagues
- Hands on learning within the unit
Legally Exempt Provider
Department of Social Services
Patchogue, NY
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Maintained a safe environment
- Assist in developing and implementing age-appropriate activities to promote physical, social, and intellectual growth
- Help with mealtime preparation including setting tables, serving meals, washing dishes
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Observe children's behavior and development, and communicate information with parents.
- Assisted with homework and tutoring when requested by parents.
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene and social manners.
- Ensured that the child safely made it on and off the bus
- Maintained a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children
- Used problem-solving skills to anticipate potential issues before they arise.
Camp Counselor
Family YMCA
Patchogue, NY
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Facilitated group problem-solving discussions to build positive relationships among campers.
- Developed individualized behavior management plans for campers with special needs.
- Maintained accurate records including daily attendance logs, incident reports, and medical forms.
- Promoted team building exercises such as trust falls, scavenger hunts, and ropes courses.
- Provided emotional support to campers dealing with homesickness or other issues related to being away from home.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress at camp.
- Monitored camper behaviors during meals ensuring proper hygiene habits were followed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Major: Criminal Justice Minor:Psychology
St. Joseph's University
Patchogue, NY06.2023
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY05.2021
Skills
- Ability to multitask
- Excellent communication
- Patient
- Organized
- Creative
- Appropriate time management
- Client Engagement
- Service Assistance and Support
Timeline
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Worker
Family Service League
12.2023 - Current
Intern
Child Placement Bureau
06.2023 - 08.2023
Office Assistant
Department of Social Services
06.2022 - 12.2023
Childcare Provider
Pamela Dickey
06.2022 - 11.2023
Child Care Provider
Melissa Adeyeye
08.2020 - Current
Child Care Provider
Natalie
07.2020 - 08.2020
Intern
Suffolk County Sheriff's Department
01.2020 - 03.2020
Legally Exempt Provider
Department of Social Services
09.2019 - 01.2020
Camp Counselor
Family YMCA
06.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Major: Criminal Justice Minor:Psychology
St. Joseph's University
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Suffolk County Community College
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