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Jennifer

ColtonPassionate & Motivated Social Worker

***** ******* ****** **., *****, FL 33624 * 954-***-**** * abqkz0@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: Advocate and empower children and families in the community. Graduated with my Master's in Social Work in August. Strong work ethic, determined, and passionate about helping others.

Education

Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

BSW 04/2008

MSW 08/2009

LCSW Registered Intern #ISW5949

Related Experience

Case Coordinator-Guardian Ad Litem Program, Chipley, FL 08/2009-Present

* Attend court to advocate for the well being of children in the Dependency System.

* Develop a rapport with the children on my case load so they are comfortable in telling me their

situations.

* Complete monthly home visits, court reports, and keep detailed notes.

* Supervise volunteers and facilitate communication with the BBCBC Case Managers to ensure

children's needs are met.

Intern-Children's Home Society, Dependency Case Manager, Tallahassee, FL 05/2009-08/2009

* Create Case Plans that are achievable and helpful for families that become involved with the

Department of Children and Families.

* Complete home visits and enter detailed notes into FSFN.

* Contact and make referrals to providers so clients can complete case plan tasks.

* Work hard to empower families and protect the well being of children in our community.

Volunteer-Guardian Ad Litem Program Tallahassee, FL 6/07-05/2009

* Advocate for abused and/or neglected children.

* Communicate with children and assist in getting their needs met.

* Report to the court on what I feel is in the best interest of the child.

Intern-Children's Home Society, Special needs adoptions, Tallahassee, FL

01/2008-05/2008

* Created child studies on children who were awaiting adoption and developed home studies on

families who were interested in adopting.

* Went on home visits and took notes on what we observed on the visits.

* Read files and document all data collected from caregivers.

Fundraiser-Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, North Chapter 1/07-Present

* Raised $3,900 towards cancer research.

* Recruited others to advocate and raise money for the fight to find a cure.

* Completed a 13.1 mile marathon in honor and remembrance of cancer victims.

Advocate during children's week-Big Bend Community Based Care, Tallahassee, FL 2007

* Advocated for the well being of children in Florida.

* Encouraged members of the community to stand up for children's needs.

* Engaged children in activities and events around the capital city area.

Work Experience

Front Desk Staff-Skin and Cancer Associates, Plantation, FL 2004-2008

(Summers & Holiday Breaks)

* General office duties i.e. filing, scheduling appointments, balancing monies, insurance verification.

* Assisted office manager and assistant office manager with office tasks and errands.

* Helped nurses organize and prepare medical rooms for surgery and procedures.

Child Care Assistant-Kids Village, Tallahassee, FL, 08/2008-1/2009

* Provided a safe and secure environment where children were able to learn and grow.

* Planned and implemented activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of

the children at the facility.

* Kept caregivers informed on their child or children's progress and any upcoming events at the facility.

Memberships/Affiliations Phi Alpha National Social Work Honor Society National Association for Social Workers

More detailed resume and references available upon request.

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