Patricia Duprat
Springfield,MA
Summary
Energetic Adolescent Supervisor successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish goals. Dedicated to an open, communicative culture of collaboration across systems to empower clients for success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Ongoing/ Adolescent Supervisor
Department of Children and Families
Springfield, MA
04.2013 - Current
- Supervise a unit of five social workers and review and their case management and reports to ensure they are meeting policy and Departmental standards
- Assess the level of risk and safety while working with staff to identify the necessary supports to improve youth's overall well-being
- Assist workers to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with educational, judicial, medical, and housing personnel
- Oversee and advocate for the successful transition to young adulthood for youth in foster care
Ongoing Social Worker/ Response Worker
Department of Children and Families
Springfield, MA
07.2005 - 04.2013
- Responsible for on- going case management of a caseload of about 20 cases and refer to community based supportive services.
- Conduct child protective investigations and assessments to determine a child’s safety and caregivers’ protective capacities.
- Develop and implement family focused, strengths- based action plans and monitor the family’s progress towards desired outcome.
- Participate in court proceedings to determine permanency plans.
Developmental Specialist
Behavioral Health Network Inc.
Springfield, MA
11.2003 - 07.2005
- Completed developmental assessments of children
- Developed individual family service plans with targeted goals for children with developmental delays
- Provided home-based therapeutic services to children with developmental delays
Education
Master of Science - Developmental Psychology
Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA08-2012
Master of Arts - Psychology
Western New England University
Springfield, MA05-2004
Skills
- Fluent in written and spoken Spanish
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as a team
- Dedicated and enthusiastic worker
Accomplishments
- Department of Children and Families Pride in Performance award recipient
Timeline
Ongoing/ Adolescent Supervisor
Department of Children and Families
04.2013 - Current
Ongoing Social Worker/ Response Worker
Department of Children and Families
07.2005 - 04.2013
Developmental Specialist
Behavioral Health Network Inc.
11.2003 - 07.2005
Master of Science - Developmental Psychology
Bay Path University
Master of Arts - Psychology
Western New England University
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