Margo Spoto

Experience

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  Jewish Family Service of Rochester

  Aug 2010 - May 2011

  Adoption Social Work Intern

  •Observed supervisor through pre-placement and post-placement home studies, gaining insight into appropriate living environments for children. •Assisted with completion of paperwork, including child abuse clearance procedures. •Helped organize an event to initiate the formation of support groups for adoptive families, facilitating bonds through educational and social opportunities.

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  YMCA of Greater Rochester

  Sept 2010 - now

  Teaching the American Safety and Health Institute certified Child and Babysitting Safety course to youth, ages 11-15. This position is one weekend, bi-monthly. Supervise children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years, while parents utilize YMCA facilities. Provide various activities including arts and crafts, music and games for kids. Assist with activities of daily living including feeding and diapering. Taught 3 year-old preschool class three times per week, focusing on development of basic social, gross and fine motor skills. Collaborated with lead teacher and another assistant to plan and implement activities, and meet student needs.

  • Child and Babysitting Safety Instructor

    Aug 2014 - now

  • Child Care Assistant

    Jan 2008 - now

  • Nursery School Assistant

    Sept 2010 - Jun 2011
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  Child Protective Services of Monroe County

  Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Social Work Intern

  •Act as part of an investigation team with Case Workers and other student interns to investigate allegations of child abuse and neglect.•Make collateral contacts to gather medical, school and mental health information to provide insight for investigations.•Maintain progress notes in Connections as part of client files.•Assist in interviewing children, parents and relatives to help Case Workers determine an allegation to be unfounded or indicated.

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  Private Child Care

  Oct 2012 - now

  Provide care for two children, ages 2 and 4. Help children with daily skills, provide transportation to activities, and engage kids in social and artistic activities. Assist with household responsibilities such as cooking and cleaning. Provide care for two children, ages 2 and 7. Help children with homework, provide transportation to activities, and engage kids in social and artistic activities. Assist with household responsibilities such as cooking and cleaning.

  • Nanny

    Aug 2014 - now

  • Nanny

    Oct 2012 - Aug 2014
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  Catholic Family Center

  Aug 2013 - May 2014

  Adoption Social Work Intern

  • Manage caseload by developing trusting and empathic relationships• Evaluate clients and family dynamics in home environments in order to conduct pre- and post-placement interviews• Write home studies utilizing strong analytical skills• Accurately develop and maintain written communication including progress notes and home studies• Co-facilitate 30-hour Model Approach to Partnerships and Parenting workshop incorporating parenting skills for children with special needs Show less