Hannah Cunningham
Stephens City
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Services Specialist
Clarke County Department of Social Services
Berryville, VA
07.2024 - Current
- Assess for child safety and risk by completing assessments and investigations, developing and monitoring safety plans, and providing ongoing services
- Schedule and attend home visits in order to ensure the safety of the children and family
- Assess for service needs, coordinate referrals, and encourage participation in services to enhance parenting skills and family functioning
- Engage and support families through collaborative family partnership meetings
- Prepare court reports, affidavits and testify in court
- Complete required documentation in a timely manner, in accordance with state and local policy
Infant Teacher
The Tot Spot Child Care
Winchester, VA
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
Direct Support Professional
Grafton Integrated Health Network
Winchester, VA
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Participating in the direct care and plan implementation for clients, as prescribed by physician and treatment teams
- Provide supervision, safety and crisis management for the client population
- Adhere to the scheduled activities while serving as a role model
- Utilize proactive behavioral strategies to minimize client crisis and maximize success
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA08-2023
Skills
- Child safety assessment
- Service coordination
- Documentation management
- Crisis intervention
- Family engagement strategies
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Service planning
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Client documentation
References
Evelyn Cunningham: 540-336-6960
Jessica Moore: 540-664-9925
Laura James: 304-671-4855
Timeline
Family Services Specialist
Clarke County Department of Social Services
07.2024 - Current
Infant Teacher
The Tot Spot Child Care
08.2023 - 03.2024
Direct Support Professional
Grafton Integrated Health Network
01.2021 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Shenandoah University