MEGAN Ross
Pickerington,OH
Summary
Dedicated foster care social worker with 2 years of experience working with adolescents in the child welfare system and foster parents. Skilled in providing therapeutic behavioral services, diagnostic assessments, treatment plan assessments and motivational interviewing. Adept at building trust as youth transition into a new living environment upon abruptly leaving the only place they know as home.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foster Care Social Worker
National Youth Advocate Program
06.2021 - Current
- Provides case management, transportation, and other professional services, meeting or exceeding established outcomes thresholds on behalf of persons served
- Travels daily, to provide community based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements
- Completes all required documentation in a timely manner.
- Coordinate and monitor services for the youth and family in the community, including but not limited to, mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services
- Regularly reviews and modifies youth based plans to assure consistent progress and success on written plan goals
- Establishes and maintains strong relationship with assigned foster parents and families of origin
- Assists in family reunification and/or stabilization efforts with the youth’s primary family or other permanent living arrangement consistent with the youth’s case plan
- Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served
- Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis
- Actively participates in the weekly supervision process.
After School Teacher
Love And Learning Childcare
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment.
- Tutored and assisted children in small groups of individuals to complete homework assignments.
- Communicated with parents and staff regarding an important updates or changes.
- Performed general housekeeping duties by washing tables and chairs, putting away chairs and properly placing toys in cubbies.
Hostess
Soulshine Tavern & Kitchen
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Responsible for greeting and seating guests at table
- Maintain a clean area by the front entrance and cleaning/stocking bathrooms
- Bussing tables after guests finish their meals and wiping tables off as well as re-setting the tables for the next guest
- Taking to-go orders over the phone and preparing orders for customer to pick up
- Responsible for maintaining clean and clutter free area for customers
- This includes wiping tables, bussing tables, and general cleaning.
Education
Bachelor’s of Social - Social Work
The Ohio State University
12.2020
Associates of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Shawnee State University
05.2016
Skills
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Active Listening
- Empathy
- Prioritizing client needs
- Setting healthy client boundaries
- Establishing and build rapport
Certification
LSW- Licensed Social Worker
Timeline
Foster Care Social Worker
National Youth Advocate Program
06.2021 - Current
After School Teacher
Love And Learning Childcare
08.2018 - 12.2020
Hostess
Soulshine Tavern & Kitchen
06.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor’s of Social - Social Work
The Ohio State University
Associates of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Shawnee State University