Human Resources Service
Resume:
To Whom It May Concern:
I am a highly-driven and talented young professional seeking a position in
the Parkersburg area that offers opportunities for advancement and growth
in my career. I currently hold a Regents Bachelors of Arts degree and am a
Licensed Social Worker in the state of West Virginia.
My experiences have focused on social advocacy and the provision of social
services in several capacities within the community. Previous experience
working in the field of children's services provided the opportunity to
provide advocacy for the needs of children, while also providing services
to meet the needs of individual families. Additionally, working in the
field of long term care, in the positions of Social Service Assistant and
Director of Social Services, have allowed me to advocate and provide
services that meet the needs of the elderly population. Through these
experiences I have developed an in-depth understanding of the physical,
emotional, and psycho-social needs of the community.
Furthermore, I have coordinated the completion of case evaluations,
psychological profiles, and care planning for patients and their families.
My extensive experience includes dealing with abuse and neglect of children
and adults under the welfare service; as well as advocating for children
and the geriatric population while monitoring their progress made
throughout the process. During these experiences, I have learned the
importance of strategic planning and policy development while working in
close collaboration with health care providers, service providers,
community, and state agencies.
Besides the experience listed on my enclosed resume, I enjoy working with
people and am known for continually putting forth effort to go beyond
expectations with regards to service, timeliness, and accuracy. I am
proficient in operating computers, working independently, and working
collaboratively within a team. I am also encouraged by the possibility of
continuing my career, living and working in the Wood County area; which has
truly become my home. I believe that my variety of skills has prepared me
to excel in the field of Social Services. Thank you in advance for your
consideration and if you have any questions or are in need of additional
information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Melisa C. Haught, LSW
Melisa C. Haught
70 Snowflake Road Walker, WV 26180
Phone: 304-***-****
Email: *********@*****.***
Objective: A detail minded individual combining strong communication and
interpersonal skills with experience in human resources working with
families, service providers and communities. Committed to professionalism;
highly organized, have excellent verbal and written communication skills,
computer skills, leadership skills and work under strict deadline scheduled
with attention detail.
Education 1999-2000 Marshall University
Huntington, WV
2003. West Virginia Northern Community College
New Martinsville, WV
AAS Early Childhood Development
2004. West Virginia University
Parkersburg, WV
Regents Bachelors of Arts
Emphasis in Sociology, Psychology and Criminal
Justice
Professional Experience
October 2011 - November 2012
Eagle Pointe
Director of Social Services
Parkersburg, WV
Job Duties:
Serving as a patient advocate; Helping patients and
families cope with the crisis of illness; Assisting
patients and families to use and receive maximum benefit
from the facility and community based social and health
resources on a continuum throughout the stay; Maximizing
social and interpersonal functioning of patients; Promoting
rehabilitation; Providing education to patients, their
families, and interdisciplinary team members on
Facilitating the patients' return to the community at the
highest level of functioning, strengthening communications
among patients, families, and the facility staff. Assisting
the facility to achieve and maintain a therapeutic
environment essential to the optimal quality of life and
independent functioning of each patient, performing
supervisory role as well as working as a member of the
administrative team.
December 2010 - October 2011
Genesis Ravenswood Village
Director of Social Services
Ravenswood, WV
Job Duties:
Serving as a patient advocate; Helping patients and
families cope with the crisis of illness; Assisting
patients and families to use and receive maximum benefit
from the facility and community based social and health
resources on a continuum throughout the stay; Maximizing
social and interpersonal functioning of patients; Promoting
rehabilitation; Providing education to patients, their
families, and interdisciplinary team members on
Facilitating the patients' return to the community at the
highest level of functioning, strengthening communications
among patients, families, and the facility staff. Assisting
the facility to achieve and maintain a therapeutic
environment essential to the optimal quality of life and
independent functioning of each patient, performing
supervisory role as well as working as a member of the
administrative team.
July 2010 - December 2010
Eagle Pointe
Social Service Assistant
Parkersburg, WV
Job Duties:
Serving as a patient advocate; Helping patients and
families cope with the crisis of illness; Assisting
patients and families to use and receive maximum benefit
from the facility and community based social and health
resources on a continuum throughout the stay; Maximizing
social and interpersonal functioning of patients; Promoting
rehabilitation; Providing education to patients, their
families, and interdisciplinary team members on
Facilitating the patients' return to the community at the
highest level of functioning, strengthening communications
among patients, families, and the facility staff. Assisting
the facility to achieve and maintain a therapeutic
environment essential to the optimal quality of life and
independent functioning of each patient.
September 2009 - April 2010
Try Again Homes, Inc.
Home Finder
Parkersburg, WV
Job Duties:
Recruiting foster parents, conducting interviews, training
foster parents, computer work, networking, etc.
May 2005 - September 2009
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Wood County
Child Protective Service Worker
Parkersburg, WV
Job Duties:
Working in court room settings, case management, family
assessments, treatment plans, documentation, computer work,
transporting, and referrals for services, home visits, MDT
meetings and case planning.
November 2004 - May 2005
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
Child Protective Service Trainee
New Martinsville, WV
Job Duties:
Intakes, investigations, home visits, transports, initial
assessments, documentation, filing, computer work, implementing
services in the home, interviews, etc.
August 2004 - November 2004
Northwood Health Systems
Waiver Case Manager
New Martinsville, WV
Job Duties:
Case management, home visits, transporting, IDT meetings,
documentation, billing, observations, treatment planning and
computer work.
Community Activities:
Parents Teachers Association, Active Church Member and Home Room Mother
Awards Received:
National Deans List 2002-2003
References: Zachary Marshall
Dietary Manger
Jodi Boylen
Senior Prosecuting Attorney Wood County
Tanatha Amos
Nursing Home Administrator
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