JOANN DANIELS-MONTALVO
Chester,PA
Summary
LSW, HSV, M.Ed, SSW
Objectives: Assisting and supporting students and families in developing and implementing comprehensive and sustainable support plans Building upon my strong commitment to serving students and families, including populations with specialized and emergent needs.
Working within systems and teams to improve the well-being and functionality of students, families, and the community. Identifying and connecting students, families and the community with resources that improve safety, health and wellness along a continuum
Dedicated School Social Worker offering 20 years of experience in education environments. Familiar with issues such as learning difficulties, socialization problems and emotional needs. Background working in urban areas of poverty with high population of at-risk students.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker
Lower Merion School District
09.2013 - Current
- Support students in school and assist families in accessing community based services; respond to atypical events in meeting the needs of students and staff when schools are faced with emergency situations; available for subsequent support and counseling to students, families, and staff as part of district’s Crisis Response Team; meet the holistic needs of all students while supporting academic achievement; collaborate closely with parents/guardians to meet the educational needs of students, particularly the parents/guardians of students with special needs; ongoing communication with families; participate in seminars, panels and parent workshops to encourage parental involvement and school engagement; support student attendance and compliance with state requirements; develop and implement support and interventions with students and families, play a string advocacy role for students, families and the community; facilitate groups (therapeutic and curriculum-based).
Relief Staff Advocate/Crisis Counselor, Child Advocate, Case Manager
Domestic Abuse Project Of Delaware County
10.2003 - 05.2020
- Lead Support for Shelter Manager
- Child advocate
- Provide trauma informed counseling and comprehensive services; monitoring of 24 hour crisis hotline; advocacy and emergency assistance to victims and survivors of domestic violence; monitor emergency shelter program; case management support; parent education; therapeutic support to victims and children; liaison for homeless/displaced children; information, referrals, and other related service; facilitated supports groups; consultation services.
School Social Worker
Upper Darby School District
01.2006 - 08.2013
- Develop and provide academic, social and emotional support; provision of resources, consultation and collaboration with community resources and social service agencies; liaison between school, family and the community; assessment; crisis intervention; truancy prevention; anti-violence initiatives, facilitated groups
Social Worker
Family and Community Service of Delaware County Media
09.2005 - 01.2006
- Provided school and community-based mental health and behavioral health services; provided, trauma/domestic violence and substance abuse services to adults, youth and children; Delivered support programs to vulnerable families; Strength-based assessment, treatment planning and evaluation; Co-facilitated an evidence-based family intervention program in schools and communities.
School Social Worker
Chester Upland School District
02.2004 - 06.2005
- Individual and group counseling (regular and special education students); mental health and support services provided; crisis intervention and assessment; advocacy and resource exploration on behalf of families; home visits; coordinate interagency meetings; member of school-wide emergency response team
- Provided Social Worker services for ESY
- Programmed for individual and group support for students including: counseling services, family support, coordinating field trips with staff; case management services.
- Consultation and collaboration with staff and administrators around students/families with highly-specialized needs
- Participated on city Anti-Violence Task Force (conducted and presented research)
Caseworker/Social Worker
Delaware County Children & Youth Services
01.1988 - 01.2004
- Provided child welfare services to minor children and their families through assessment; provision of initial service planning; crisis intervention and case management; 24 hour emergency assessment; preparation of court documentation and testimony for juvenile court; assist family and caregivers in obtaining concrete resources appropriate for achieving established objectives
Student Therapist/Internship Student
Community Action Agency Of Delaware County
09.1997 - 04.1998
- Community outreach
- student therapist
- homeless liaison
- domestic violence interventionist
- advocate
- Documented therapeutic goals and client progress.
- Assessed client needs and developed treatment plans.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to promote awareness and growth.
- Maintained client confidentiality to protect patient privacy.
Student Intern
Delaware Co Family Centers, Community Action Agency
09.1996 - 04.1997
- Gained operational knowledge and supported agency needs.
- Delivered therapeutic services to children, adults and families, under the supervision of a licensed social worker.
- Planned and participated in community mental health resource fairs.
- Planned, prepared and participated in weekly meetings and events.
- Planned, prepared agendas for and facilitated Social Work student support and task force groups.
Social Work Intern
Philadelphia VA Medical Center
01.1986 - 01.1987
- Provided an array of comprehensive services to veterans and their families including assessment, crisis intervention, resource navigation, advocacy, benefit assistance, family education and discharge planning
- Conducted mental health screenings and risk assessments.
- Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
- Responded to crises and emergency situations to provide immediate assistance to persons in need.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
Education
M.Ed - Education
Gratz College
Melrose Park, PA08.2021
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Widener University
Chester, PA06.1998
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA08.1988
Skills
- Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA)
- Solution-Based Interventions
- Interdisciplinary Meetings
- Crisis Intervention
- Psychologist Collaboration
- Child Abuse Prevention
- Counseling Services
- Multidisciplinary Team Leadership
- Emotional Support
- Family and Individual Counseling
- Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Interventions
- Mental Health Awareness
- Resource Advocacy
Affiliations
- National Association of Social Workers
- The Pennsylvania Society for Clinical Social Work (PSCSW)
Certification
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker (PA)
- HSV- Home and School Visitor (PA certified)
- SSW- School Social Worker (PA certified)
Youth group volunteer
AEC Pathfinder Ministry
A Youth Organization, targeting ages 10-16, Building Character, Survival, and Social skills while developing their Spiritual path.
Timeline
School Social Worker
Lower Merion School District
09.2013 - Current
School Social Worker
Upper Darby School District
01.2006 - 08.2013
Social Worker
Family and Community Service of Delaware County Media
09.2005 - 01.2006
School Social Worker
Chester Upland School District
02.2004 - 06.2005
Relief Staff Advocate/Crisis Counselor, Child Advocate, Case Manager
Domestic Abuse Project Of Delaware County
10.2003 - 05.2020
Student Therapist/Internship Student
Community Action Agency Of Delaware County
09.1997 - 04.1998
Student Intern
Delaware Co Family Centers, Community Action Agency
09.1996 - 04.1997
Caseworker/Social Worker
Delaware County Children & Youth Services
01.1988 - 01.2004
Social Work Intern
Philadelphia VA Medical Center
01.1986 - 01.1987
M.Ed - Education
Gratz College
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Widener University
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Temple University
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