Ashley Codispot
Harrisville,PA
Summary
Diligent Social Worker with experience assisting clients with building coping mechanisms to address life challenges. Skilled in mediating family members to resolve conflict. Comfortable handling stress and performing under pressure. Well-versed at liaising with clients to foster access to community resources, treatment and assistance programs. Compassionate and driven with unfailing work ethic and passion for helping others. Versatile and well-versed in crisis management and case management. Proactive and understanding individual committed to serving disadvantaged individuals, special-needs populations, and emancipated youth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Living Specialist
Justice Works
Butler, PA
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Assisted over 30 youth clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring.
- Attended court proceedings, submitted documents and offered testimony.
- Visited homes, inspected surroundings and interviewed family members.
- Responded to claims of abuse, neglect or safety concerns.
- Maintained case records and legal documentation.
- Developed plans to strengthen family units.
- Planned, promoted and managed classes and workshops assisting children in attaining academic success and mastering life skills.
Nanny
The Hammond Family
Slippery Rock, PA
02.2015 - 12.2020
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
- Assisted 4 children aged 2-9 with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
Prison Mentor
Butler Jail
Butler, PA
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Collaborated with institutional staff, area law enforcement, mental health boards, county attorneys and treatment providers for post-release to obtain housing, health insurance, and have a plan for sober living
- Mentored prison inmates from pre-release and moving to post-release from prison, providing a safe environment for inmates to speak freely about their circumstances
Lead Preschool Teacher
Living Treasures Learning Center
Grove City, PA
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Delivered interactive and creative activities for 20 students between ages of 4 and 5
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PASkills
- Case management
- Crisis Intervention
- Referrals and networking
- Life skills development
- Skilled community-based case manager
- Life skills counseling
Timeline
Independent Living Specialist
Justice Works
01.2020 - 03.2022
Prison Mentor
Butler Jail
01.2017 - 02.2018
Nanny
The Hammond Family
02.2015 - 12.2020
Lead Preschool Teacher
Living Treasures Learning Center
01.2012 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania