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Meet Mary

Mary Breen, BSW, QMHP-A, Owner

Growing up in a large Italian family, I have cared for children for as long as I can remember. Nannying throughout college, I honed my nurturing caregiving style. Being around children and bonding with families has brought me so much joy. My Christian values contributed to the birth of MCPC’s Nanny & Babysitting Agency. 

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Using various networking methods while building my reputation resulted in returning clients, babysitters and referrals. We have grown faster than I ever could have imagined. With over 20 years of professional experience, I welcome the opportunity to discuss your childcare needs.

Mary was honored with USJ’s Strengths-based Perspective Award in 2013 or social work practice focused on collaborating with client systems; helping to discover and embellish, explore and utilize strengths and resources. Mary’s approach combines years of varied experience across social work, program management, mental healthcare and childcare. Our collective strength lies in collaboration, embracing the potential and uniqueness of every child and pet in our care.

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Crisis Intervention

Child Welfare

Counseling

Recruitment

Suicide Prevention

Case Management

Motivational Interviewing

Coaching

Nannying

Leadership Experience

Social Work

Interviewing

Supervising

Discharge planning

Pet Care

Child Protective Services

Additional Expertise

Childcare Professional

  • Supervised and monitored the safety of children

  • Supported emotional and social development and encouraged understanding of others and positive self-concepts

  • Regulated children's rest periods

  • Helped children practice good hygiene and assisted with homework

  • Observed children's behavior for irregularities and administered medications when needed to maintain children's health and well-being

  • Organized and conducted age-appropriate recreational activities such as games, sports and art projects

  • Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues

  • Prepared and served nutritionally balanced meals

Program Manager/Senior Life Skills Coach

  • Led mandatory staff meetings as well as all scheduled in-service and other required trainings.

  • Developed monthly schedule for evening and overnight support staff.

  • Preparatory counseling with youth and families for placement or discharge.

  • Worked flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed while maintaining on-call duties 24/7.

  • Provided supportive service necessary for ensuring the safety of residents and promoting support for Support Staff.

  • Maintained therapeutic relationships with appropriate boundaries with all youth.

  • Recruited and hires staff members.

  • Took primary responsibility for decisions made during the shift.

  • Informed co-workers of concerns and issues related to meeting program expectations and/or resident needs during shift.

  • Transported and accompanies youth to court hearings, presenting to judge if appropriate and communicating with CASA team members as needed.

  • Attended Family Partnership Meetings (FPM) as needed.

  • Program wide recognition from Independent Living Director, LCSW, for “perfect chart reviews” as it relates to state licensing.

Life Skills Coach/Caseworker

  • Facilitated person-centered planning and Transitional Living Service Plan

  • Assisted youth/young adults in acquiring access to community resources

  • Supported individuals with mental health diagnoses as it relates to their goal progression

  • Submitted monthly and quarterly reports to the referring worker of the placing agency

  • Presented cases before the Family Assessment & Planning Team (FAPT)

  • Collaborated with social workers and other relevant parties

  • Met regularly with youth/young adults regarding life skills academy

  • Collected, recorded and submitted weekly documentation updates to social workers

  • Coached young adults in daily living, money management, employment, and other target areas

  • Responded to youth/young adults after-hours

  • Maintained confidentiality relating to all treatment and forms of communication

  • Promoted to Senior Life Skills Coach/Program Manager

Evening Support Counselor

  • Served as a positive role model for socially effective values, attitudes and behaviors

  • Utilized excellent interpersonal communication skills to proactively gain cooperation and resolve conflict and various crises

  • Consistently executed fair, firm and compassionate use of behavioral system

  • Provided transportation to places of employment, outings, and appointments

  • Promoted to Life Skills Coach

Care Manager

  • Conducted home visitations to ensure client can remain safe in the community

  • Maintained client records daily, reviewed case notes and documented client progress

  • Collaborated with other professionals to evaluate patient's cognitive and physical condition and arranged for respite at caregiver’s request

  • Provided emotional support to clients and families coping with diagnoses such as Dementia,Traumatic Brain Injury, Alzheimer's Disease and other mental health diagnoses

  • Conducted unannounced home visits to verify client safety and report findings to Adult Protective Service worker

Crisis Worker

  • Counseled callers on the Veteran's Crisis Line, National Suicide Prevention Line and Hope line

  • Provided crisis intervention, assessed for safety and initiated active rescues when appropriate

  • Triaged statewide Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Service (EMPS) calls for children and youth

  • Referred callers to community agencies, programs and services to meet their basic needs

  • Researched requests for information, advocated for callers dealing with complex social problems and followed up to ensure service efficacy

  • Conducted the intake process and documented information in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).

  • Responded to calls regarding allegations of child abuse/neglect and made reports to the Department of Children and Families when appropriate

Education

Master's in Social Work (in progress)

August 2024 - Present

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Bachelor's in Social Work

December 2014

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Strengths Perspective Award

May 2013

For social work practice focused on collaborating with client systems; helping to discover and embellish, explore and utilize strengths and resources

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Appreciation Award from MXCC for serving as President of Human Services Student Association (HSSA)

May 2011

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