Colette Duffy
About Colette Duffy
Colette Duffy serves as a Child Service Coordinator at Catholic Charities of Boston, where she has worked since 2016. She holds a Master's Degree in Social Work and has a background in various social service roles.
Work at Catholic Charities of Boston
Colette Duffy has served as a Child Service Coordinator at Catholic Charities of Boston since 2016. In this role, she has worked for eight years in Newton, MA, focusing on providing support and resources to children and families in need. Additionally, she has held the position of Case Manager at the same organization during this time, contributing to the overall mission of the agency to assist vulnerable populations.
Previous Experience in Social Work
Prior to her current role, Colette Duffy gained valuable experience in social work through various internships and positions. She worked as a Social Work Intern at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs from 2014 to 2015 in Mountain Home, TN, and at Knox County Schools from 2013 to 2014 in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. She also served as a Social Work Case Manager at Carolinas HealthCare System for six months in 2015-2016 in Concord, NC.
Management Experience
Colette Duffy has management experience from her previous role as Manager at the City of Newton, where she worked for seven years from 2005 to 2012. This position provided her with leadership skills and an understanding of community services, which she has applied in her subsequent roles in social work and child services.
Education and Expertise
Colette Duffy holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology from the University of Massachusetts Boston. She also earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Her educational background supports her expertise in social services, child welfare, and community support initiatives.