Samantha Canterberry
PALM CITY,Florida
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Management Specialist
Communities Connected for Kids
09.2022 - Current
- Reviewed and assessed complex case information with a strong focus on analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Worked collaboratively in a team-based environment, establishing positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Trained child welfare professionals on incident training and processed incident reports.
- Led contract evaluations and monitoring for current subcontracted providers.
Truancy Coordinator
ALS Education
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Coordinated the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of school attendance and truancy plans, ensuring compliance with attendance laws and improving student retention.
- Gathered, monitored, and analyzed attendance data to identify excessively truant students, reporting trends to administration and taking action to reengage students.
- Communicated with parents and conducted home visits and parent conferences to address truancy issues, increase awareness of attendance laws, and support regular school attendance.
- Collaborated with school staff to develop individualized plans and incentives for truant students, leading weekly attendance meetings to address barriers and determine next steps.
- Managed documentation in STARS and MIS, ensured accurate record-keeping, and followed up with students post-withdrawal to evaluate re-enrollment opportunities.
Dependency Case Manager
ChildNet
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Built strong partnerships with community organizations to ensure access to necessary resources for families served.
- Provided crisis intervention during high-risk situations involving child welfare concerns or immediate threats posed upon client wellbeing as needed.
- Facilitated successful transitions for youth aging out of foster care by connecting them with educational opportunities, employment resources, housing assistance, and supportive adults in their lives.
- Improved family stability by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized case plans.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Barry University
Miami, FL08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL08.2018
Skills
- Client Confidentiality
- Intervention Planning
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Trauma Informed Care
Internships
Clinical Intern at Counseling and Recovery Center
May 2024 - August 2024
Clinical Intern at Banyan Treatment Center
August 2022 - May 2024
Certification
Certified Child Welfare Case Manager
Affiliations
- NASW Member
Timeline
Quality Management Specialist
Communities Connected for Kids
09.2022 - Current
Truancy Coordinator
ALS Education
12.2021 - 08.2022
Dependency Case Manager
ChildNet
04.2019 - 12.2021
Master of Science - Social Work
Barry University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Florida State University
Certified Child Welfare Case Manager
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