Nicole Berry
Delmont,PA
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in child welfare and family services,.Skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes while remaining adaptable to evolving needs and consistently reliable in high-pressure environments. Strong assessment, problem-solving, and communication skills drive impactful decision-making focused on supporting permanency planning. Committed to fostering positive change and improving the lives of children and families through compassionate service and strategic intervention.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Permanency Specialist
Family Care for Children and Youth
Greensburg, PA
08.2019 - Current
- Completed SWAN Child Profiles and SWAN Family Profiles.
- Assisted children who are in foster care with processing various emotions about their time in care.
- Assisted families with the adoption process.
- Participated in foster care intake and case management as needed.
Day Program Staff
Remed
Jeanette, PA
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Assisted clients in day program with daily living and social skills
- Guided clients to community events, client's homes, and appointments
- Assembled lunch for clients daily
Home Care Provider
Achieva
Greensburg, PA
03.2018 - 11.2018
- Guided Individuals out in the community to work on daily living skills
- Improved Individuals money and social skills
- Instructed Individuals with in home tasks
Life Skills Paraprofessional
Gateway School District
Monroeville, PA
09.2017 - 02.2018
- Handled behavior issues by redirection
- Assisted with the learning process by guiding student through work
- Guided students at lunch
Direct Care Provider
Acme Providers
Greensburg, PA
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Supervised consumers out in the community
- Prepared meals and supervised safe eating
- Implemented consumers night time routine
Education
Master's degree - Social Work
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA12-2025
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology and Communications
Saint Vincent College
Latrobe, PA05-2017
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker - May 2026
Timeline
Permanency Specialist
Family Care for Children and Youth
08.2019 - Current
Day Program Staff
Remed
11.2018 - 03.2019
Home Care Provider
Achieva
03.2018 - 11.2018
Life Skills Paraprofessional
Gateway School District
09.2017 - 02.2018
Direct Care Provider
Acme Providers
09.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology and Communications
Saint Vincent College
Master's degree - Social Work
University of Pittsburgh