Kelly Calve
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Compassionate professional with background in child welfare and family services. Demonstrated success in case management, crisis intervention, and strategic planning. Strong communication skills with ability to build rapport and trust among diverse client populations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Private Family
Wexford, PA
08.2023 - Current
- Transported children to school, extracurricular activities, and appointments when needed.
- Researched new places or activities that would be interesting and beneficial for the kids.
- Organized educational games and materials to encourage learning in a fun way.
- Provided a safe environment for the children through supervision and guidance of their activities.
- Developed positive relationships with each child by providing nurturing care.
Foster Care Caseworker
Adoption Connection
Beaver, PA
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Developed service plans for families to ensure the safety and well-being of their children, while also addressing family needs.
- Maintained accurate records of all client interactions and updated case files regularly.
- Facilitated meetings between biological parents and foster parents as needed.
- Conducted assessments of parents and caregivers to determine if they are capable of providing a safe environment for their children.
- Attended trainings related to best practices in social work and foster care caseworker roles.
Nanny
Private Family
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Engaged in after-school activities by assisting with sports practice and homework assignments.
- Led hands-on activities consistent with child's interests and skills.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
Lead Child Care Counselor
Firestone Park YMCA
Akron, OH
12.2017 - 04.2020
- Organized recreational activities, such as games and crafts, to engage the children.
- Provided guidance to children on homework assignments and projects; helping them understand difficult concepts.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies when disputes arose among students.
- Facilitated positive relationships between children of different ages; promoting teamwork and cooperation skills.
Case Aide
Adoption Connection
Beaver, PA
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Transported and supervised visits between foster children and biological parents
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions in the agency database system.
- Attended weekly team meetings with supervisors to discuss cases and review best practices.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
The University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA12.2021
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BSW) -
The University of Akron
Akron, Ohio05.2020
Skills
- Case Management
- Client Advocacy
- Service planning
- Compassionate
- Attention to Detail
- Educational Support
- Active listener
Timeline
Nanny
Private Family
08.2023 - Current
Foster Care Caseworker
Adoption Connection
03.2022 - 07.2023
Nanny
Private Family
09.2020 - 10.2021
Lead Child Care Counselor
Firestone Park YMCA
12.2017 - 04.2020
Case Aide
Adoption Connection
06.2017 - 08.2017
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
The University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BSW) -
The University of Akron
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