High School Training

Samuel Harris Blackwell

*** ************* **. • Apt. 317 • Athens, GA 30605 • 334-***-**** • ***************@*****.***

QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

• Knowledgeable in numerous social work areas such as mental health, addiction, medical, etc. per my past work experiences and education

• Well versed at working with diverse populations

• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to learn and retain new material and concepts

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

EDUCATION

Master of Social Work, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA May 2013

Clinical Concentration (LMSW)

Master of Rehabilitation Counseling, Auburn University, Auburn, AL December 2007

Bachelor of Rehabilitation Counseling, Troy University, Troy AL December 2005

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Athens Area Commencement Center, Athens, GA August 2012-April 2013

Addiction Social Work Intern

• Counsel clients in individual/group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental/physical illness, poverty, unemployment, etc.

• Interview clients, review records, conduct assessments, or confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental/physical condition of clients.

• Collaborate with counselors, physicians, or nurses to plan or coordinate treatment.

• Counsel or aid family members to assist them in understanding, coping and supporting the client.

Office of Early Learning, Athens, GA January 2012-May 2012

Head Start/Early Head Start Social Work Intern

• Counsel individuals, groups, families, or communities regarding numerous issues that affect children’s learning and future success.

• Interview clients individually, in families, or in groups to assess their situations and determine what services are required to meet their needs.

• Consult with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine causes of problems and to implement solutions.

• Counsel students whose behavior, school progress, or mental/physical impairment indicates a need for assistance.

Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Augusta, GA April 2008-July 2011

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

• Prepare and maintain case files, including documentation such as eligibility information, personal communications, etc.

• Develop rehabilitation plans that fit clients' aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and career goals.

• Confer with physicians, psychologists, occupational therapists, and other professionals to develop and implement client rehabilitation programs.

• Arrange for physical/mental, vocational and other evaluations to obtain information for assessing clients' needs.

Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation, Warm Springs, GA August 2005-December 2005

Behavior Specialist Intern

• Meet with the clinical team regularly to review specific behavioral interventions and changes to the treatment plan.

• Document all client progress as well as frequency and intensity of target behaviors.

• Provide modeling of behavioral interventions to parents and participate in parent training procedures.

• Provide modeling of behavioral interventions to parents and participate in parent training procedures.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Alabama Governor's Youth Leadership Forum, Troy, AL Summer 2000-Summer 2008

Peer Counselor

• Educate/counsel juniors and seniors in high school with various disabilities to be self-advocates and community leaders.

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