Ashley Persson
Phillipston,USA
Summary
Experienced social services professional with a strong commitment to fostering positive outcomes and enhancing community well-being. Adept at providing support, advocacy, and resources to diverse populations while maintaining high ethical standards. Demonstrates a collaborative approach, adaptability to changing needs, and a focus on delivering impactful results.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker Technician
Department of Children and Families
09.2024 - Current
- Work collaboratively with DCF social workers, supervisors and managers
- Complete all documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory requirements
- Transport children to social services or other agency-related appointments as required.
- Supervise visits between children in placement and family members as directed.
- Maintain ongoing communication with DCF staff and other districts as needed.
- Conduct and document collateral calls
- Attend supervision, staff meetings and in-service training.
- Maintain a high degree of professionalism in the community, with clients, schools, courts and with referring agencies seeking to build and sustain positive relationships
Family Support Worker- S&S
Valuing Our Children
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Support families in need through consistent weekly home visits
- Facilitate parent education and skill-building groups
- Assist families in accessing community resources and applying for public benefits and housing
- Guide families in setting and achieving goals, and provide support during meetings, court appearances, and legal appointments
- Maintain ongoing communication with social workers and service providers; observe supervised parent-child visits
- Proficient in CRM systems and database management
Lead Teacher
MOC Head Start
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Design and implement weekly lesson plans aligned with age-appropriate curriculum standards
- Create a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that fosters learning and growth
- Conduct ongoing developmental assessments and progress reports; maintain accurate records and databases
- Facilitate conferences to discuss progress and developmental goals
- Maintain consistent, open communication with caregivers, and support networks
- Conduct home visits to offer resources, guidance, and individualized support
The Guild of St. Agnes
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Design and implement weekly lesson plans aligned with age-appropriate curriculum standards
- Create a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that fosters learning and growth
- Conduct ongoing developmental assessments and progress reports; maintain accurate records and databases
- Facilitate conferences to discuss progress and developmental goals
- Maintain consistent, open communication with caregivers, and support networks
Healthy Family Home Visitor
Gardner VNA
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Conduct weekly home visits focused on first-time parent education and support
- Provide guidance on pregnancy stages and expectancies
- Share information on child development
- Promote home safety and support in developing safety plans, particularly in cases involving domestic violence or homelessness
- Facilitate parent education and support groups
- Administer developmental screenings and assessments for children
- Connect families to relevant community resources (e.g., legal aid, housing, education, WIC, DTA, Early Intervention, childcare)
- Maintain accurate documentation and demographic records for case files
Education
Associate Degree - Early Childhood Education
Bachelor's Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA12-2025
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Mount Wachusett Community College
06-2011
Skills
- Facilitate educational and life skills classes
- Maintain accurate filing systems, documentation, and database records to ensure comprehensive and up-to-date information
- Develop individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and action plans tailored to each patient's specific needs
- Collaborate effectively with external partners and service providers to achieve mutual goals
- Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
- Organization, prioritizing, and time management
- Connect individuals and families with appropriate community resources
- Provide referrals and conduct targeted outreach to support client needs
- Oversee and manage an active client caseload, providing individualized care
- Child development
- Communication Skills
- Cooperative
Timeline
Social Worker Technician
Department of Children and Families
09.2024 - Current
Family Support Worker- S&S
Valuing Our Children
01.2021 - 01.2024
Lead Teacher
MOC Head Start
01.2016 - 01.2021
The Guild of St. Agnes
01.2013 - 01.2016
Healthy Family Home Visitor
Gardner VNA
01.2010 - 01.2013
Associate Degree - Early Childhood Education
Bachelor's Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies
Fitchburg State University
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Mount Wachusett Community College
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