LAURETTA AKPOYOWARE

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SAN ANTONIO, TX 78258

210-***-****

acds3q@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Seeking an entry level position in the social services field as a Case Worker with the city of San Antonio

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient in Microsoft Office- Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Strong work ethic and integrity

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice

The University Of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas

Master Of Arts in Community Counseling (in progress)

Relevant coursework

Introduction to Community Counseling Child & Adolescent Counseling

Counseling Individuals with Behavior & Emotional Disorders Counseling in Multicultural Settings

Group Theory & Process Psychological Assessment for Counselors

EXPERIENCE

Intern: (150hrs) January 2012-March 2012

Bexar County Juvenile Probation- San Antonio, TX

• Prepared letters to be sent out to victims of crime concerning their complaints

• Updated data in the Victim Information System database (VIS)

• Observed one court proceedings with victim advocate for nonpayment of restitution, and three detention hearings

• Observed initial assessments of juveniles coming into the court system

• Accompanied Probation Officers on school visits to see if juveniles are in compliance with their probation conditions and ask

about their general welfare.

OTHER WORK HISTORY:

Human Service Assistant

Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, Morris Plains, New Jersey June 1996-January 1997

• Provided general nursing care to patients with acute and chronic mental disorders.

• Monitored patients on close 1:1observation suicide watch, and elopement precautions

• Prepared patients for special procedures and community meetings; use of therapeutic communication skills, diversion therapy,

involving patients in indoor games, family therapy and treatment team meetings.

Family Based Safety Specialist

Department Of Family And Protective Services, San Antonio, Texas November 2012- February 2013

• Caseload management of 20-22 families

• Conducted assessments to identify areas of clients and their family needs

• Referrals of clients to contracted services providers for family counseling, crisis intervention, substance abuse treatment,

domestic violence intervention, parenting and other needed services

• Provided client-centered interventions to avoid removal or displacement of children from their families.

• Meet with families regularly to give support and guidance and review their progress

• Assess the safety of children on an ongoing basis

• Help clients find the resources they need to make changes, and give children a safe and stable home

• Develop family service plan to address their unique situations

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• Phi Theta Kappa- Member February 2012- Present

• Dean’s List, UTSA, fall 2011, Spring Honor Roll, summer 2011 Dean’s List.

• Vacation Bible School team leader- Cornerstone Church June 2008- 2011

• Hurricane Katrina volunteer with Red Cross September 2005

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