Megan Braxton
Centreville,VA
Summary
Skilled School Social Worker versed in evaluating, diagnosing and counseling students. Possess strong problem solving and communication skills. Three-year education background.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
Loudoun County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
- Assisted parents in navigating the special education process, ensuring proper identification and provision of services for their children.
- Connected families with community resources to address needs such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
Permanency Specialist
Loudoun County Department Of Family Services
06.2019 - 07.2022
- Improved permanency outcomes for children in foster care system by developing and implementing effective case plans tailored to individual children's needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address complex cases, ensuring appropriate services were provided for children and pre-adoptive families.
- Reduced time in foster care for children by expediting permanency planning, addressing barriers to achieving permanency and finalizing several adoptions.
Education
Master of Social Work -
George Mason University
Fairfax05.2019
Bachelor of Social Work -
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05.2015
Skills
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Case Management and Referral Coordination
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Crisis Intervention
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Social Worker
Loudoun County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Permanency Specialist
Loudoun County Department Of Family Services
06.2019 - 07.2022
Master of Social Work -
George Mason University
Bachelor of Social Work -
James Madison University
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