Energetic, friendly, dependable, able to persist with a task to completion. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent work ethic. Fast learner and self-starter.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker A/B
Department of Children and Families (DCF)
01.2005 - Current
Work with families in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to ensure children’s safety and well-being
Address and act upon sensitive issues regarding child abuse and neglect
Perform 51B initial assessments, comprehensive 45 day assessments, and ongoing case management
Participate in Family Group Conferences and Individual Education Planning meetings
Refer clients to appropriate community services and resources
Write detail oriented reports and testimony for the Essex County Juvenile and Probate Courts
Locate and provide appropriate placement and visitation for children in DCF custody
Provide crisis intervention and safety plans for families
Conduct supervised visits for children in DCF custody
Ongoing communication with collaterals in the community regarding clients involved with DCF
Provide guidance and support for families
House Counselor
Cornerstones Residential School
01.2003 - 01.2005
Provided care for latency aged children in residence
Taught children with mental disabilities primary coping skills for society
Wrote and researched monthly, quarterly and annual client updates and progress
Worked with families creating reports of their children’s progress in an environment away from home
Provided crisis intervention to latency aged clients
Responsible for updating clinicians on client progress
Implemented knowledge of child development and abnormal psychology in the milieu
Secretary
University of Massachusetts Admissions Office
01.2002 - 01.2003
Provided telecommunications information for prospective students
Coordinated prospective student applications
Filed student applications into the university database and university filing cabinets
Maintained confidential documents
Updated current information into university web site
Education
Sociology, Psychology
University Of Massachusetts- Amherst
Amherst, MA
05.2003
Liberal Arts, strong background in education, childhood development
North Shore Community College- Danvers
Beverly, MA
05.2000
Awards
Domestic Violence Certification, Suicide Prevention Certification, Substance Abuse Certification, DCF Investigation Training, Dean’s List recognition, Secondary Trauma Training
Timeline
Social Worker A/B
Department of Children and Families (DCF)
01.2005 - Current
House Counselor
Cornerstones Residential School
01.2003 - 01.2005
Secretary
University of Massachusetts Admissions Office
01.2002 - 01.2003
Sociology, Psychology
University Of Massachusetts- Amherst
Liberal Arts, strong background in education, childhood development
Family Service Specialist at New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF)Family Service Specialist at New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Supervising Administrative Analyst at State of New Jersey Department of Children & Families (DCF)Supervising Administrative Analyst at State of New Jersey Department of Children & Families (DCF)