Portfolio Resume

Megan Silva
MGoss211@comcast.net
Objective To obtain a challenging position that will utilize my experience and expertise
in human services, while offering opportunities for continuing professional
growth.
Education Master’s in Education, Mental Health/School Adjustment Counseling

Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA
Expected May 2018
Licensed Social Worker Associate, The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

License Number: 413454
B.A., Psychology, cum laude

Pine Manor College, Chestnut Hill, MA
May 2005
Member of Alpha Chi National Honor Society
Intern at The Italian Home for Children
Experience
School Adjustment Intern

Pacheco Elementary School, New Bedford, MA
Aug. 2017 – Present
 Deliver individual and group counseling services to support students social and
emotional health and well being
 Conduct groups to foster and teach social skills to students
 Develop and implement goal-oriented treatment plans that reflect individual
needs of students
 Participate in Individualized Education Plan meetings
 Advocate for the needs of students within the school and community
 Make referrals for community supports as needed
Clinical Intern
Justice Resource Institute Behavioral Health & Trauma Center, Attleboro, MA
Jan. 2017 – Dec. 2017
 Conducted client intakes and assessments.

 Completed Substance Abuse Evaluations and Mental Health Evaluations as
requested by the court
 Completed progress notes and other documentation as required
 Provided individual counseling services to both children and adults
 Assisted in facilitating counseling groups
 Developed and implemented goal-oriented treatment plans that reflected
needs/preferences of clients
 Made necessary referrals both within the clinic and to community agencies as
needed
Social Worker
Department of Children & Families, Taunton, MA
Jan. 2008 – June 2016
 Assessed, developed, evaluated, and monitored client service plans; assessed for
risk of abuse and neglect
 Responded to emergencies and initiated court action
 Tracked and monitored individual caseloads
 Made home visits, foster care visits and school visits when appropriate
 Wrote and reviewed strength-based service planning goals for families
 Identified appropriate community supports for families and made referrals for
identified programs
 Coordinated and supervised visitation between children and family members
 Provided counseling to clients and provided services for the protection of
children
 Worked closely with schools, courts, hospitals, doctors and multiple agencies in
the course of case management
Family Advocate
East Bay Community Action Program: Head Start, Middletown, RI

Sept. 2006 – Dec. 2007
 Provided overall case management services to families, utilizing a strength-

based philosophy
 Identified and built community and state partnerships, assessed services and
resources relevant to the needs of families
 Maintained current, accurate, confidential records on children and their families
 Participated in recruitment activities and completed enrollment registrations
Outreach & Tracking Caseworker
The Key Program Inc., Providence, RI

Oct. 2005 – Sept. 2006
 Provided support and guidance to troubled youth and their families, through
informal counseling and crisis intervention
 Located and utilized community resources for clients
 Coordinated and led therapeutic recreations and group activities for clients
 Conducted client intakes and assessment interviews
 Prepared written assessments and goal oriented, individualized treatment plans
Certifications
Massachusetts Tests for Educators (MTEL), Literacy & Communication Skills

Massachusetts Child & Adolescent Needs & Strengths (CANS), Trained and Certified
Child Care Certified, The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention & Restraint Training, Crisis Prevention Institute
Heartsaver CPR, First Aid & Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Training

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Megan Silva

Education Master’s in Education, Mental Health/School Adjustment Counseling

Licensed Social Worker Associate, The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

B.A., Psychology, cum laude

School Adjustment Intern

 Conducted client intakes and assessments.

East Bay Community Action Program: Head Start, Middletown, RI

 Provided overall case management services to families, utilizing a strength-

The Key Program Inc., Providence, RI

Massachusetts Tests for Educators (MTEL), Literacy & Communication Skills

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