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Amy Perry

Raleigh,Raleigh

Summary

Compassionate Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience counseling and advocating for clients through their adoption journeys. Strong Interest in serving the college age and young adult population.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Board of Directors Member

Neighbor To Neighbor
Raleigh , NC
01.2020 - Current
  • Serve as Board Secretary, recording the minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors.
  • Serve on governance and development committees; help with fundraisers and help in identifying and recruiting other board members.

PTA Board Secretary

Lacy Elementary PTA
Raleigh, NC
06.2020 - 06.2021

Wrote clear, brief notes to record all motions and decisions of meetings.


3s Preschool Teacher

Hayes Barton Baptist Preschool
Raleigh, NC
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.


Stay at Home Mom

Home With Three Daughters
Raleigh, NC
02.2014 - 01.2020

Volunteered in schools: Hayes Barton Baptist Preschool, Root Elementary and Lacy Elementary. Volunteered in many capacities at Holy Trinity Anglican Church

Medical Social Worker

UNC Rex Hospital
Raleigh , NC
02.2013 - 01.2014
  • Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
  • Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
  • Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
  • Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources.

Adoption Social Worker

Frank Adoption Center
Raleigh , NC
03.2006 - 12.2012
  • Facilitate the international adoption process for parents by providing education, counseling, child referral, crisis intervention and post placement support.
  • Placed over 100 children with adoptive families.
  • Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
  • Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.

Family Centered Specialist

Institute For Family Centered Services
Raleigh , NC
06.2005 - 02.2006

Administered case management for dependant children to provide counseling and formulate treatment plans to determine long-term placement.

  • Conducted intake interviews and completed assessments to understand client needs and discover issues that affect treatment.
  • Conducted in-home individual and family counseling sessions to help clients achieve goals and gain insight.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

Catholic University of America
Washington, DC
05.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Catholic University of America
Washington, DC
05.2002

Skills

  • Family Member Counseling
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Substance Abuse Prevention
  • Intervention Strategies
  • Relationship Issues Management
  • Mental Health Support
  • Training and Teaching

Timeline

3s Preschool Teacher

Hayes Barton Baptist Preschool
08.2020 - 05.2021

PTA Board Secretary

Lacy Elementary PTA
06.2020 - 06.2021

Board of Directors Member

Neighbor To Neighbor
01.2020 - Current

Stay at Home Mom

Home With Three Daughters
02.2014 - 01.2020

Medical Social Worker

UNC Rex Hospital
02.2013 - 01.2014

Adoption Social Worker

Frank Adoption Center
03.2006 - 12.2012

Family Centered Specialist

Institute For Family Centered Services
06.2005 - 02.2006

Master of Science - Social Work

Catholic University of America

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Catholic University of America
Amy Perry