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versatile social worker eager to contribute comprehensive background toward actively supporting the employer in providing quality social services to clients.

profile

 

• compassionate professional offering 10 years of solid and progressive social work experience, including expertise within case management, crisis intervention and group/individual counseling capacities.
• dedicated advocate with a strong background in family and social systems, including therapeutic assessments, treatment plan development, supervised visitations, and support groups.
• in depth experience serving as an anger management group facilitator, high-risk youth counseling specialist and abstinence educator; volunteer with habitat for humanity.
• capable of staying focused and maintaining a calm demeanor in high-pressure situations while exhibiting high quality, diplomatic patient / client services interaction both in person and via telephone.
• adept at blending strong decision-making abilities with outstanding organizational skills, solid leadership attributes, and successful interpersonal relationship-building techniques.

 

professional experience

 

case manager new pathways, inc.                                                                                                           2007-present

• consistently develop and implement individualized care plans for independent living program participants ages 17-21, from initial psychosocial assessments and group therapy to coordinating community resources and maintaining client records.
• serve as facilitator of monthly women s group, addressing the physical, emotional and psychological needs specific to females.
• actively collaborate in the development and implementation of new agency policies and procedures.

 

clinical therapist mentor maryland                                                                                                             2006-2007

• actively led individual and group therapy sessions for males age 17-21 in therapeutic foster care, while also collaborating with foster parents and the referring agencies to meet client needs.
• effectively served as agency representative at court, foster care review board hearings, schools, and public meetings.

 

clinical social worker new directions youth & family services                                                                2004-2006

• proficiently oversaw a broad range of case management functions, from providing individual/group/family therapy and supervising visitation to developing treatment plans and assisted with foster parent recruitment sessions.
• skillfully supervised youth counselors in the coordination of therapeutic activities for the youth.

 

adolescent case manager/therapist/abstinence educator catholic charities                                             2002-2006

• consistently provided crisis intervention, therapy sessions, community resources, and abstinence education to at-risk youth.
• strategically established community partnerships to provide therapy and case management services.

 

family behavioral specialist joan a. male family support center                                                               2000-2002

 

additional experience

 

clinical specialist intern erie county department of social services                                                         2002-2003

 

parent support group facilitator intern parents anonymous of buffalo & erie county                            2001-2002

 

professional education

 

masters of arts in social work suny college at buffalo                                                                                     2003

bachelors of arts in psychology and social welfare suny college at buffalo                                                    1999

 

state of maryland licensed graduate social worker, 2006

new york state licensed master social worker, 2005

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a [insert job title] capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include experience in case management, crisis intervention and group/individual counseling. an examination of my credentials will confirm that i am a skilled professional who thrives in a challenging work environment. i am driven, independently motivated, and results-oriented. i enjoy a challenge and work hard to achieve success. it is my practice to operate within a strict conduct of professionalism and integrity with my clientele. to complement this background, i offer dynamic communication, assessment, organization, and relationship management skills.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your company, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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