Ashley Chilleo
North Huntingdon,PA
Summary
To obtain a position in the social work field which will allow me to use the skills and knowledge I have gained from working in the child welfare field.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Permanency Specialist
The Bair Foundation
03.2015 - Current
- Completes SWAN units of service
- Child Specific Recruitment
- Child Profiles
- Child Preparation Services
- Finalization Services
- Presented a display at matching events and spoke with families
- Represented The Bair Foundation at virtual matching events/presented children to families
- Assisted with creating/presenting The Bair Foundation SWAN benchmark training to staff
- Created SWAN waiting child matching event video/PowerPoint presentation for SWAN Quarterly and Pennsylvania Adoption Exchange website
- Held matching meetings and represented children/interviewed families virtually
- Carried up to 20 cases at one time
Senior Permanency Specialist (Supervisor)
Families United Network
12.2013 - 03.2015
- Supervise 3 Permanency Specialists
- Review all permanency documentation
- Review and approve staff timecards
- Complete annual employee evaluations
- Discipline staff when necessary
- Individual meetings monthly with staff to review cases
- Track and manage staff case loads
- Assign Referrals to staff
- Update and approve all CY131 on the SWAN Portal
- Report monthly detailed updates to the program supervisor
- Carry an average case load of 7 cases
- Check and sign off on closed cases
- Contact counties to obtain certification on completed work
- Notify the counties of availability to obtain more work
- Coordinate National Adoption Month event
Permanency Specialist
Families United Network
10.2011 - 12.2013
- Presented information on SWAN services to Allegheny County CYF
- Completed SWAN units of service
- Child Specific Recruitment
- Child and Family Profiles
- Child Preparation Services
- Matching with families
- Present a display at matching events
- Held adoption orientations for families interested in adopting
- Carried up to 20 cases at one time
Caseworker II
Westmoreland County Children’s Bureau
01.2009 - 10.2011
- Assured and ensured children’s safety
- Linked families to appropriate services
- Removed children from unsafe home conditions
- Completed Home visits
- Testified in court
- Prepared and filed petitions for dependency
Caseworker Intern
Indiana County Children and Youth Services
05.2008 - 12.2008
- AACT Program
- Helped children develop the skills needed to work as a group on tasks
- Independent Living
- Observed and assisted in classes that taught and prepared children to live on their own
- Instructed children on personal hygiene
- Held a small case load
- Completed Intakes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
California University of Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh
Skills
- Self-Motivated
- Organizational skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Multitasking Abilities
- Active Listening
- Decision-Making
Timeline
Permanency Specialist
The Bair Foundation
03.2015 - Current
Senior Permanency Specialist (Supervisor)
Families United Network
12.2013 - 03.2015
Permanency Specialist
Families United Network
10.2011 - 12.2013
Caseworker II
Westmoreland County Children’s Bureau
01.2009 - 10.2011
Caseworker Intern
Indiana County Children and Youth Services
05.2008 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
California University of Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh