Amy Mondschein
Ellington,CT
Summary
Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interests of clients. Expertise in working with various populations throughout the lifecycle. Respectful, kind and compassionate professional offering 29-year background serving individuals, families and communities in need. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher/Substitute School Social Worker
Ellington Public Schools
01.2021 - Current
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Administrator/ Licensed Social Worker
Mother Goose Children's Center,Inc
01.2004 - 01.2016
- Responsible for assisting in business operations and management of approximately 52 staff members
- Assist in creating policies and procedures aligned with regulations governed by State of CT DPH, Group Day Care Licensing and NAEYC Accreditation standards
- Managed human resources functions, including hiring, onboarding, and employee evaluations for optimal team performance.
- Proficient in Quickbooks, EZCare, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office
- Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
- Developing, coordinating and implementing school year as well as summer programs for school age staff and children in manner that contributes to their growth and development
- Provide Social Work services at Mother Goose Children's Center, including staff, families and children
- Perform observations and assessments of children
- Utilize ASQ and ASQ-SE assessment tool in measuring development of children
- Served as liaison between children and families and DCF, public and private school systems within towns that children requiring intervention reside as well as physicians and private practitioners
- Provide parent education programs, staff in-service training, and advocacy
- Coordinated company events and meetings to foster teamwork and boost employee morale.
- Networked with industry professionals to exchange best practice knowledge and stay abreast of latest developments.
Social Service Consultant
KinderCare
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Contracted with KinderCare to provide Social Work/ Social Service Consultant Services per State of Connecticut Group Day Care Licensure requirements.
- Performed observations and assessments on students, documented findings, discussed findings with staff and parents.
- Utilizing ASQ and ASQ-SE assessment tools in measuring development of students.
- Developed and implemented individualized plans for students social/emotional growth and development.
- Collaborated with staff members to address students social-emotional needs, working closely with teachers and administrators to create supportive learning environments.
Social Service Consultant
The Goddard School
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Contracted to provide Social Work/ Social Service Consultant Services per State of Connecticut Group Day Care Licensure requirements.
- Performed observations and assessments on students, documented findings, discussed findings with administration, staff and parents.
- Utilizing ASQ and ASQ-SE assessment tools in measuring development of students.
- Developed and implemented individualized plans for students social/emotional growth and development.
- Collaborated with staff members to address students social-emotional needs, working closely with teachers and administrators to create supportive learning environments.
- Provided state mandated staff trainings.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Per Diem Social Worker
Evergreen Healthcare
11.2005 - 04.2007
- Provide MSW services within sub acute unit of skilled nursing facility
- Completed MDS paperwork, intake and discharge planning, and referrals for psych evaluations, homecare services and community resources.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance while maintaining regular contact with all clients.
- Ensured continuity of care by providing timely communication and follow-up with clients, caregivers, and other service providers.
- Advocated for clients'' rights and needs within interdisciplinary team meetings, ensuring proper representation and access to services.
Lead Teacher/ Programs Coordinator
Mother Goose Children's Center,Inc
10.2000 - 01.2004
- Taught 25 preschool children in specialized childcare
- Worked one-on-one with special needs children including those with Attention Deficit Disorder, Down Syndrome, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and various other mental health needs
- Prepared and implemented daily scheduling for student educational and recreational needs, as well as documentation of progress notes on children.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
Interim Social Worker
Center for Optimum Care
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Served as Interim Social Worker in 180 bed Skilled Nursing Facility
- Assisted in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing Social Service Department
- Have a working knowledge of Federal, State and local standards as well as the established facility policies and procedures
- Assure that medically related emotional needs and social needs of the residents and their families were met/ maintained on an individual basis
- Complete MDS paperwork; consult with interdisciplinary team in reference to residents
- Documentation of progress, discharge planning aftercare services and end of life care.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Connecticut School of Social Work
West Hartford, CT01.2004
Certification in Social Work with Women and Children in Families -
University of Connecticut
West Hartford, CT01.2004
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT01.1996
Diploma -
South Windsor High School
South Windsor, CT01.1988
Skills
- Client support, advocacy
- Building rapport
- Confidential records
- Crisis Intervention
- Client assessment/ evaluations
- Family Support Coordination
- Behavioral Management
- Goal Setting Assistance
- Progress Monitoring
- Case Documentation
- Multicultural Competence
- Mental health counseling
Certification
- Certified School Social Worker, CT
- Initial Educator, CT
- LCSW, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Licenses/Certifications
Licensed Certified Social Worker, LCSW, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Public Health, License #LCSW220657
Initial Educator Certification/ 071 School Social Worker, Connecticut State Department of Education, Certification #C042024002872
Designated Head Teacher, State of Connecticut, Office of Early Childhood, #8550
Timeline
Substitute Teacher/Substitute School Social Worker
Ellington Public Schools
01.2021 - Current
Social Service Consultant
KinderCare
01.2015 - 01.2016
Social Service Consultant
The Goddard School
01.2011 - 01.2015
Per Diem Social Worker
Evergreen Healthcare
11.2005 - 04.2007
Administrator/ Licensed Social Worker
Mother Goose Children's Center,Inc
01.2004 - 01.2016
Lead Teacher/ Programs Coordinator
Mother Goose Children's Center,Inc
10.2000 - 01.2004
Interim Social Worker
Center for Optimum Care
01.1998 - 01.2000
Master of Social Work -
University of Connecticut School of Social Work
Certification in Social Work with Women and Children in Families -
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Connecticut
Diploma -
South Windsor High School
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