Experience

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County

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

• Options Case Manager

  • Nov 2016 - Present

  • Maintain a full case load of up to 18 cases • Work with youth from a variety of referral sources including Juvenile Probation, Bucks County Children & Youth and the Bucks County Youth Aid Panel. • Work one on one with children that have a variety of diagnosis including but not limited to ADHD, autism, depression, anxiety, bi polar disorder, reactive attachment disorder • Responsible for implementing a new event “Guys Night”; this event is geared toward teaching young men in the options program about masculinity, respecting women, interviewing skills, and other important topics • Responsible for providing providers with reports and updates on the youth in our program • In charge of setting up and running various community service projects • Take part and work fundraising events Show less



Philadelphia Department of Human Services

• 1515 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA, 19102

• Social Work Service Manager

  • Oct 2015 - Nov 2016

  • Responsible for taking calls and reports regarding child abuse and neglect for Philadelphia DHS • Responsible for gathering all required and important information to complete reports • Worked closely with supervisors, administrators and directors to insure proper reports and response times were set. • Responsible for going into the field on cases deemed immediate or high priority to assess the report and ensure the safety of the child in the home • Attend court when necessary if involved in a case where a child was removed from the home for safety concerns • Responsible for putting together a safety assessment, case note and risk assessment after performing a home visit or removing a child from a home • First person to go from training to the hotline position in history of DHS. • Attend team meetings as needed to insure best practices were being used in regards to child welfare. • Responsible for interviewing families when reports of abuse or neglect have been made as part of the investigation • Submit referrals to other agencies in order to assist families who may be in need Show less



Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County

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

• Match Support Specialist

  • Jan 2014 - Oct 2015

  • Work with up to 30 matches at any given time• Conduct school visits to meet with students• Maintain a relationship with school liaison, teachers, & principals to provide the best support possible• Contact “Big” to remain informed on the “Big” and “Little” relationship and provide support where needed• Maintain report card and teacher surveys to gather statistics for the year• Help run multiple fundraising events throughout the year

• Options Case Manager

  • Jan 2014 - Oct 2015

  • Maintained a 12 client caseload • Worked with youth with a variety of conditions including Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, ADHD, ODD, PTSD, Tourette, and Aspersers• Make referrals to necessary organizations in best interest of youth• Perform intake and closing interviews with parents and youth, as well as complete necessary paperwork with them• Counseled youth who were assigned through Children & Youth Services and Youth Aide Panel as well as Juvenile Probation clients• Worked as part of a team alongside Case Managers, Nurses and Mental Health professionals• Compiled case notes after each client meeting• Submit monthly reports to referral agencies (i.e. Children & Youth Services and Youth Aide Panel)• Assist clients in completing their required community service in a timely manner• Developed individual treatment plans for each client• Maintain close relationship with clients and their families to insure treatment plan is being maintained or adjusted when necessary Show less

• Options Program Intern

  • Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  • Responsible for four clients with various disabilities i.e.: ODD, ADHD, PTSD, Bi Polar Disorder, and Depression with age ranges from eight to sixteen.• Put together individual treatment plans for each client • Conducted weekly visits with each client• Responsible for contacting other health care professionals• Attend monthly Child and Youth Services meeting in regards to current clients • Typed case notes regarding clients on a daily basis• Preformed intake interviews with new clients• Worked with co-workers to assure clients received best care possible• Assisted Match Specialist in determining appropriate Big and Little matches• Met with different businesses in the area to gain support for our “Give a Little” program• Worked to electronically enter all previous Big & Little matches between 1998-2007• Assisted in developing questions for options programs clients to answer within our website Show less



Penn State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Assistant/ Student Observer

  • Mar 2013 - Apr 2013

  • Responsible for creating multiple lesson plans to present to the students • Assisted in the class room once a week for six weeks • Taught 3 lessons to the class • Worked with children between ages 6-7 years old • Required to be there early to help set up classroom • Assisted teacher and students anytime they needed my help • Responsible for creating multiple lesson plans to present to the students • Assisted in the class room once a week for six weeks • Taught 3 lessons to the class • Worked with children between ages 6-7 years old • Required to be there early to help set up classroom • Assisted teacher and students anytime they needed my help