Amy Ponte
Fall River
Summary
Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Expertise in [Area of Expertise]. Respectful and compassionate professional offering [Number]-year background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker
Committee for Public Counsel Services
08.2011 - Current
- Works with the attorney and other team members to prepare a client's case
- Completes needs assessments, including an assessment of the current services being utilized and services that could be beneficial
- Refers clients to appropriate service providers in the community
- Assists attorneys in understanding mental health and other social service aspects of the case
- Advocates for clients in all stages of the case
Intensive Care Coordinator
Family Service Association
10.2009 - 08.2011
- Coordinated community services for families
- Utilized a wraparound approach in working with families that was family-focused and strength-based
- Facilitated care plan meetings with families and providers
Social Worker
Department of Children and Families
05.2009 - 09.2009
- Provided case management and service coordination for families
- Maintained current and accurate documentation
- Completed comprehensive family assessments that included summaries and recommendations
Human Services Coordinator
Department of Mental Health
06.2007 - 01.2009
- Involved families and children/adolescents in individualized treatment planning
- Coordinated and completed assessments and individual service plans
- Monitored treatment and maintained involvement in discharge planning
Case Manager
St. Vincent’s Home
01.2009 - 06.2007
- Supervised the facilitation of educational, residential, and therapeutic services for youth with abuse and criminal histories
- Maintained detailed clinical records for all youth
- Worked closely with the Department of Children and Families, courts, and other agencies
- Worked closely with youth and families in the community and made referrals to community agencies
Education
MSW -
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA01.2013
M.S. - Criminal Justice
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI01.2006
B.S. - Criminal Justice
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI01.2002
Skills
- Social work services
- Community resources and services
- Clinical issues
- Behavioral factors
- Client interviewing
- Needs assessment
- Written communication
- Oral communication
- Organizational skills
- Social work values and beliefs
- Clinical Supervision
- Client Advocacy
Accomplishments
- JJPAD Community Based Interventions Sub Committee, 2021-present
- CAFL Parenting Initiative Committee, 2020-2021
- ABA webinar on Interdisciplinary Representation, 2021, 2023
- CPCS Return to External Work Committee, 2020
- Eight years of experience as a CAFL social worker in the Fall River office.
- Active Massachusetts LICSW licensure.
- Developed a clinical training for the CAFL Appeals Unit and presented the training to CAFL and private bar attorneys throughout the state.
- Facilitated trainings with the CAFL training unit for the past several years on substance use, ethical concerns, and working with parent and child clients.
- Facilitated the DCF portion of the CRA training for private counsel for the past several years.
- Active participant in the mock trials for new CAFL and private bar attorneys for the past seven years.
- TAY training.
- Spotting Issues Training.
- OCH presenter.
- Supervises parent advocate.
Certification
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) - Various State Licensing Boards.
Timeline
Social Worker
Committee for Public Counsel Services
08.2011 - Current
Intensive Care Coordinator
Family Service Association
10.2009 - 08.2011
Social Worker
Department of Children and Families
05.2009 - 09.2009
Case Manager
St. Vincent’s Home
01.2009 - 06.2007
Human Services Coordinator
Department of Mental Health
06.2007 - 01.2009
MSW -
Bridgewater State University
M.S. - Criminal Justice
Roger Williams University
B.S. - Criminal Justice
Roger Williams University
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