Karen Bryant
Plymouth,MA
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker offering 30 years of counseling and crisis intervention expertise. Offering comprehensive background in social services and family needs and goals, as well as strong interpersonal, organizational and computer skills. Builds client rapport and assesses needs to provide appropriate resources.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Service Advocate
South Shore Early Education-SSCAC
Plymouth, Ma.
09.1990 - Current
- Collaborated with families to assist in growth, development and education to increase potential.
- Visited homes of families and maintained appropriate contact as directed by agency procedures.
- Identified available community resources and programs for families of disabled children.
- Managed heavy caseload of family and DCF cases effectively through well-developed time management, organizational and task prioritization skills.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
Preschool Teacher
South Shore Early Education-SSCAC
Plymouth, Ma.
09.1988 - 06.1990
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Education
Associate of Science - Child Development And Care
Mt Ida University
Newton, Ma.06.1977
Skills
- Effective Prioritization Skills
- Home Visits
- Community Resource Coordination
- Child Abuse and Neglect Identification
- Family Recruitment
- Effective Listening
- Coordinating Program Resources
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Family Service Advocate
South Shore Early Education-SSCAC
09.1990 - Current
Preschool Teacher
South Shore Early Education-SSCAC
09.1988 - 06.1990
Associate of Science - Child Development And Care
Mt Ida University
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