School Project

Janet R. Parat

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EDUCATION

San Diego State University May 2010

Master of Social Work

San Diego, CA

Colorado State University December 2002

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Fort Collins, CO

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

School Social Work Intern 2009 - 2010

LEMON GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT Lemon Grove, CA

. Provided individual counseling, including crisis intervention,

psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, progress notes, and

referrals for students in elementary and middle school.

. Skilled in early identification and intervention with children who

have attendance problems.

. Provided Second Step (an evidence-based violence prevention

curriculum) for six classes: Grades K-3.

Social Work Intern 2008 - 2009

SAN DIEGO ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY & PARENTING PROGRAM San Diego, CA

. Provided counseling for pregnant and parenting teenagers and/or

their family members, including assessments, treatment planning,

progress notes and referrals.

. Created and provided an educational presentation on the Commercial

Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) to staff.

. Facilitated a support group for pregnant teenagers.

. Discussed research project (Adolescent Family Life Care) to

potential participants and administered baseline assessments.

Resource Specialist - Civil Court Appointed Attorneys Program 2007 - 2008

ALAMEDA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION Oakland, CA

. Worked with attorneys and their clients in the Juvenile Dependency

System and provided on-going client support using brokerage, linkage

and advocacy skills.

. Interviewed clients, school personnel, caretakers, and therapists to

gain a more detailed understanding of the minors' needs.

. Assisted adult clients (parents) with following and understanding

case plans.

. Participated in Team Decision Meetings to support the client and

provide feedback to the attorney.

. Wrote detailed reports and correspondence for attorneys.

Program Specialist 2003- 2005

ARAPAHOE COUNTY, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Aurora, CO

. Determined initial and ongoing eligibility for public assistance

programs including Old Age Pension, Aid to the Needy and Disabled,

Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, Medicaid, and Food Assistance

programs.

. Processed and maintained a caseload of 750 cases for appropriate

benefit allocation.

. Assessed the specific needs of customers and completed appropriate

actions and referrals to other resources.

Legislative Intern to Rep. Andrew Romanoff 2001- 2001

COLORADO STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Denver, CO

. Researched and compiled statistics to help pass a bill strengthening

campaign finance (HB01-1390).

. Followed up with constituents concerns on legislation.

. Attended committee hearings.

Agency Relations and Commodities Coordinator 1997- 2000

FOOD BANK FOR LARIMER COUNTY Fort Collins, CO

. Monitored over seventy non-profit agencies for health requirements,

client statistics, and performance; ensuring the standards of the Food

Bank.

. Attended a Second Harvest national conference to further develop

programs within the Food Bank.

. Created monthly agency newsletter.

. Administered The Emergency Food Assistance Program in Larimer County.

. Prepared monthly statistical reports for the State of Colorado.

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Lawyer Referral Service Intake Coordinator 2006 - 2007

ALAMEDA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION Oakland, CA

Lead Book Seller 2000 - 2003

BARNES AND NOBLE BOOKSELLERS Fort Collins, CO

Receptionist 1994-1997

LAW OFFICES OF BORLA, NORTH, AND ASSOCIATES

Downers Grove, IL

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