Experience

Main Line Rehabilitation Associates, Inc

• United States
• Individual & Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• NeuroCognitive Therapist

  • Feb 2019 - Present

  Completion of child and family profiles for children currently residing in foster care which has resulted in successful adoptions for children in foster and kinship care. Review and document information regarding child's history, mental and physical health, court and placement information and interviews with child, caretakers and biological family members. Diligently screens families interested in adoption and provides training to assist candidates with the adoption process. Completion of child and family profiles for children currently residing in foster care which has resulted in successful adoptions for children in foster and kinship care. Review and document information regarding child's history, mental and physical health, court and placement information and interviews with child, caretakers and biological family members. Diligently screens families interested in adoption and provides training to assist candidates with the adoption process.



Contemporary Staffing Solutions

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Temporary Loss Mitagation Specialist

  • Mar 2018 - Jun 2018

  Working as a Loss/ Mitigation Specialist to complete final modifications for loans including Disaster and VA Loans. Working as a Loss/ Mitigation Specialist to complete final modifications for loans including Disaster and VA Loans.



BETHANNA

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Permanency Supervisor -Temporary Position

  • Jul 2016 - Jan 2017

  Supervised four permanency social workers. Reviewed child and family profiles, child prep services, and matching specialist activities. On call responsibilities. Directed staff regarding next steps. Facilitated supervision and unit meetings. Attended DVAC training and Matching events. Supervised four permanency social workers. Reviewed child and family profiles, child prep services, and matching specialist activities. On call responsibilities. Directed staff regarding next steps. Facilitated supervision and unit meetings. Attended DVAC training and Matching events.



Philadelphia Department of Human Services -Children and Youth Division

• Social Work Supervisor

  • Oct 2006 - May 2013

  Managed 5-7 Hotline social workers. Reviewed phone reports to determine risk to subject child. Responsible for supervising field workers investigating crisis immediate response and 24 hour response investigations. Ensured the safety of children who are victims of abuse and neglect, Previously, supervised and worked with Interstate Compact in collaboration with Harrisburg Office to allow children form other states to move to Philadelphia to live with family or reunite with parents. Reviewed Philadelphia proposals to have children in care go to other states to live with family, be reunited with parents. or go to specialized placement outside of Pennsylvania, Initiated and implemented a proposal to develop an Interstate Compact Unit. Trained administrator and supervisor regarding Interstate policies, documentation, and practice. Show less



Philadelphia Department of Human Services- Children and Youth Division

• Social Worker

  • Nov 1989 - Oct 2006

  I have worked in both Intake and On-going services, as well as the Child Abuse Hotline and Interstate Compact units. Skilled in generating and investigating reports of abuse or neglect and providing on-going services to families needing further assistance or who have children in placement. I have worked in both Intake and On-going services, as well as the Child Abuse Hotline and Interstate Compact units. Skilled in generating and investigating reports of abuse or neglect and providing on-going services to families needing further assistance or who have children in placement.



Einstein Hospital Philadelphia Pa.

• MSW Internship - Pediatric and special needs unit

  • Sep 2004 - May 2005

  Practicum for MSW program. Provided counseling services to patients in the pediatric center. Supported clients from the developmentally disabled program providing resources for special equipment, referrals, and ensuring clients were coming to their scheduled appointments. Also shadowed each department social worker to explore the various Social Work programs in the hospital. Gave a training to new doctoral students regarding mandatory reporting. Practicum for MSW program. Provided counseling services to patients in the pediatric center. Supported clients from the developmentally disabled program providing resources for special equipment, referrals, and ensuring clients were coming to their scheduled appointments. Also shadowed each department social worker to explore the various Social Work programs in the hospital. Gave a training to new doctoral students regarding mandatory reporting.



Community Treatment Team

• United States
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Case Manager

  • Jul 1988 - Oct 1989

  Developed treatment and casework programs for clients with mental health issues that were part of the Byberry dispersal program to integrate mentally ill clients back into the community. Provided some direct services including assisting with daily living skills and arranging for mental health or substance abuse services. Assisted clients with 302 and 201 admissions during mental health crisis. Worked with outside agencies including housing programs, counseling services, hospitals, and employment programs to ensure clients’ needs are being met. Show less