Danielle Britton
Aliquippa
Summary
Licensed social worker with strong focus on results and team collaboration. Skilled in crisis intervention, case management, and client advocacy. Reliable and adaptable in meeting changing needs. Known for effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker
South Park School District
09.2024 - Current
- Providing individual and small-group social-skills instruction for special education students at South Park Elementary Center and South Park Middle School.
- Addressing mental health needs by delivering individual therapy for students diagnosed with emotional disturbance, other health impairments, or specific learning disabilities (K–7).
- Connecting families with community resources, including Medical Assistance, food pantries, and utility support.
Licensed Social Worker
Bowersox & Associates LLC
03.2025 - Current
- Serving as an independent contractor providing virtual counseling to students with IEPs enrolled at Commonwealth Charter Academy (CCA).
District Social Worker
Allegheny Valley School District
09.2019 - 09.2024
- Provided individual mental-health support to students in grades K–12, helping them establish short- and long-term goals.
- Linked families with essential community resources such as housing and utility assistance, food pantries, and clothing programs.
- Oversaw district attendance, including issuing truant/habitually truant notices, conducting Student Attendance Improvement Conferences, coordinating with truancy-prevention programs, and representing the district during truancy hearings.
District Truancy Officer / Homeless Liaison
Highlands School District
10.2017 - 09.2019
- Monitored districtwide attendance, issued truancy notifications, facilitated Student Attendance Improvement Conferences, connected families to prevention services, and represented the district in truancy court.
- Served as Homeless Liaison, ensuring compliance with McKinney-Vento and Every Student Succeeds Act requirements and collaborating with district staff to support school stability and successful transitions for students experiencing homelessness.
Mental Health Professional
Pressley Ridge
07.2017 - 10.2017
- Delivered strength-based, needs-focused therapy to families, provided advocacy with community agencies, and supported clients during crisis situations.
School Social Work Intern
Penn Hills School District
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Supported school social workers across elementary and high school buildings by running attendance reports, generating bi-weekly attendance letters, facilitating truancy elimination meetings, conducting agency outreach, and participating in IEP and SAP meetings.
- Conducted home visits and assisted with truancy court preparation and appearances.
Social Work Intern
Community Human Services
10.2015 - 04.2016
- Supported operations of the Oakland Community Food Bank by assisting clients, distributing fresh produce, and promoting access to nutritious foods for individuals living in a food desert.
Education
Master of Social Work - Direct Practice with Individuals, Families and Small Groups
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Applied Developmental Psychology
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA04.2014
Skills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Referrals and networking
- Licensed social worker (LSW)
- Safety planning
- Client documentation
- Community resources
- Behavioral management
- Crisis intervention
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Individual and group counseling
Certification
- Licensure: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in Pennsylvania, Home and School Visitor PK-12 certification in Pennsylvania, School Social Worker PK-12 certification in Pennsylvania
- Professional Certificate: Culturally Informed Responses to Grief and Loss from Dominican University
Languages
Language Proficiency: Conversational Polish, Basic Spanish, Basic American Sign Language
Timeline
Licensed Social Worker
Bowersox & Associates LLC
03.2025 - Current
School Social Worker
South Park School District
09.2024 - Current
District Social Worker
Allegheny Valley School District
09.2019 - 09.2024
District Truancy Officer / Homeless Liaison
Highlands School District
10.2017 - 09.2019
Mental Health Professional
Pressley Ridge
07.2017 - 10.2017
School Social Work Intern
Penn Hills School District
08.2016 - 04.2017
Social Work Intern
Community Human Services
10.2015 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Applied Developmental Psychology
University of Pittsburgh
Master of Social Work - Direct Practice with Individuals, Families and Small Groups
University of Pittsburgh