Anthony Bucca
Reading,PA
Summary
Dedicated professional with 15 years of experience in residential treatment, alternative education, and community settings. Skilled in building client rapport and navigating community resources while ensuring compliance. Expert in assessing challenges and implementing effective interventions to enhance family engagement and support.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
In-Home County Caseworker II
Berks County Children and Youth Services
Reading, PA
12.2018 - Current
- Established and maintained positive professional rapport with clients to foster trust and collaboration.
- Utilized knowledge of community resources to connect families with essential services and support.
- Possesses the ability to accurately and thoroughly document all contact with clients in a timely manner through progress notes, safety plans/assessments, and service plans while complying with agency policies.
- Assessed dilemmas in community and home settings, applying appropriate interventions to address client needs.
- Provides supervision
- Ensures all files remain in compliance with agency and state regulations.
Family Support County Caseworker
Lancaster County Children and Youth Agency
Lancaster, PA
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Established and maintained positive professional rapport with clients to foster trust and effective communication.
- Leveraged knowledge of community resources to connect families with services that met their specific needs.
- Assessed dilemmas in community and home settings, applying appropriate interventions to support client well-being.
- Possesses the ability to accurately and thoroughly document all contact with clients in a timely manner through progress notes, safety plans/assessments, and service plans while complying with agency policies.
- Ensures all files remain in compliance with agency and state regulations.
- Provides supervision
Family Resource Specialist
Justice Works Youth Care
Reading, PA
10.2014 - 11.2017
- Assess family and client needs, plan appropriate interventions, and implement interventions using evidence-based and best practice approaches.
- Engaged families in collaborative service and treatment planning to ensure alignment with their needs and goals.
- Conducted follow-up communications with clients to evaluate progress and adjust interventions as necessary.
- Evaluate effectiveness of service provision.
- Enter and maintain all aspects of client information in database system.
Classroom Counselor
Camelot of Reading
Reading, PA
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Supported teacher in fostering a positive classroom culture and establishing behavioral norms.
- Observed student behavior and intervened to address issues.
- Communicated with caretakers regarding student progress when academic or behavioral goals were unmet.
- Completed daily progress notes for each student.
Special Education Paraprofessional
New Story Schools
Kenhurst, PA
01.2012 - 08.2013
- Assisted students in overcoming academic challenges and improving behavioral skills, enhancing overall classroom engagement.
- Provided individualized emotional and behavioral support to students, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Achieved certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, equipping to address and de-escalate challenging behaviors effectively.
Youth Care Worker
Abraxas Academy
Morgantown , PA
03.2011 - 01.2012
- Ensured resident safety and well-being through proactive monitoring and support.
- Engaged with clients, observed resident behavior, and intervened to support individual needs.
- Coordinated and documented team meetings with residents and staff to enhance communication and collaboration.
- Certified in Safe Crisis Management and CPR.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA12-2011
Skills
- Client assessment
- Case documentation
- Experience with at-risk youth
- Client-centered care
- Regulatory compliance
- Service planning
- Family engagement
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Child welfare
- Active listening
Timeline
In-Home County Caseworker II
Berks County Children and Youth Services
12.2018 - Current
Family Support County Caseworker
Lancaster County Children and Youth Agency
11.2017 - 11.2018
Family Resource Specialist
Justice Works Youth Care
10.2014 - 11.2017
Classroom Counselor
Camelot of Reading
08.2013 - 08.2014
Special Education Paraprofessional
New Story Schools
01.2012 - 08.2013
Youth Care Worker
Abraxas Academy
03.2011 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania