Megan Silva
MGoss211@[Link]
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
