Matthew K. Holden, LSW

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Reading, PA, 19604

Day Phone: 610-***-****

Email: acg0v3@r.postjobfree.com

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Education

Fall 2010-Spring 2012

Kutztown University

Major: Masters in Social Work (MSW, LSW)

Fall 2003-Spring 2007

Kutztown University

Major: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Work Experience

Berks County Children and Youth Services, Reading, PA

Title: Placement Caseworker II, February 2013-Present

. Monitor family cases of children that are in placement

. Assist families in receiving mental health, drug and alcohol, domestic

violence, and a variety of other services

. Present court testimony on families' progress with service

Kutztown High School, Kutztown, PA

Title: Assistant Golf Coach, August 2013-Present

. Trained a visually impaired High School Student in the game of Golf

. Mentored and made tangible golf's finer points through life's

complexities

. Empowered said student to overcome difficulties inherent in visual

deficiency

Berks County Youth Center, Leesport, PA

Title: Juvenile Corrections Counselor & Control Room Operator, January 2008-

June 2012

. Supervised residents that were housed at the Berks County Youth Center

. Ensured the safety and security of all residents

. Provided assistance in an interdisciplinary team effort

. Participated in the development of youth to be reincorporated into

society

Berks County Juvenile Probation, Reading, PA

Title: Garden Program Supervisor, June 2007-October 2007

. Supervised and transported juvenile offenders to a garden for the

completion of hours as a contingency to their probation

. Represented the Juvenile Probation Office while guiding the behavior

of at-risk youth

Graduate Level Internships

Internship-Concern

Title-Mental Health Practitioner, August 2010-May 2011

. Multidisciplinary team, completed intake evaluations

. Conducted work groups and presentations

Internship-Service Access and Management (SAM)

Title-Crisis Interventionist, August 2011-May 2012

. Ability to rapidly assess the safety conditions of clients

. Assess client mental status, substance use and client risk of harm

. Provide support and resources to client until crisis is stabilized

. Utilize the least restrictive methods, focused on maintaining client

in the community

References to be furnished upon request

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