Social Work
Resume:
***********@*****.***
I am confident that my skill and passion for the field of Social Services is a perfect match for this open position. I will offer your company a broad range of skills and education.
University of Southern California
Masters of Social Work 1997-2003
Cal State Dominguez Hills
Bachelor of Arts Degree 1994-1997
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (Social Worker)
Housing First, Homeless Services, Permanent Supportive Housing and Chronically Homeless.
Department of Children and Family Services (Social Worker III)
Family Reunification, Collaboration with Children and Family Court and Probation Department and Court Repot Writing.
Shields for Families Inc. ( Acting Program Manager, Supervisor, Counselor)
Residential Service, Permanent Supportive Housing, Dual Diagnosed, Mental Disorders, Substance Abuse,
I welcome the opportunity to further discuss this position with you. If you have any question or would like to schedule an interview, please contact me at 323-***-**** or e-mail (**********@*****.***). I have enclosed my resume for your review and look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely, Renita Gant MSW
Renita Gant
***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position that utilizes my education, skills, and qualifications for the overall benefit and advancement of the agency while fulfilling personal growth goals.
EDUCATION:
1997-2003 University of Southern California Masters of social Work
1994-1997 Cal state Dominguez Hills Bachelor of Arts Degree
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Supportive services for Veterans Families (SSVF)
Social Worker
5/2015- Present
Interviews the veteran, their family or significant other to establish facts about the veteran’s situation.
Independently conduct psychosocial assessments and provide psychosocial treatment to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, culture, ethnic, educational and other diversified backgrounds.
Provide ongoing case management support to assess progress and ensure treatment plan outcomes are met or changed as needed.
Conduct crisis and suicide risk assessment, provide appropriate interventions as needed and consult with supervisor as needed
Collaborate with co -worker and community partners as needed in order to deliver quality and uninterrupted services to Veterans. Housing first and Harm Reduction.
Able to coordinates community-based services, including information and referral for additional services from other, and performs an insightful assessment of serious and complicated cases involving psychiatric illness which, may also include, catastrophic medical condition, dementia, traumatic brain injuries, and other high risks diagnoses.
Able to meet the needs of customers while supporting VA missions. Consistently communicates and treats customer (veteran, visitors, all VA staff and their representatives) in a courteous tactful and respectful manner.
Knowledge and skill in the use of computer software applications for drafting documents, data management, and tracking, especially HMIS and CES data entry.
Department of Children and Family Services
Social Worker III
1999-2008
Provide a field based/mobile therapeutic supportive case management services addressing mental health, functional, and substance use barriers as needed. To help clients obtain and maintain their children.
Provide crises intervention services focused on enhancing the client’s ability to independently problem solve, utilize effective coping skills and manage and self -coordinate own care as well as, their children
Ensuring child safety at all times.
Detailed court report writing skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of community resources.
Strong ability to effectively resolve and cope with immediate conflict and or crisis situations.
Proficient us of computers, basic office software and HMIS and CES.
Shields for Families
Acting Program Manager, Treatment Supervisor, Counselor
1992-1999
Independently conduct Bio-Psycho Social Assessments Reviews
Timely documentation in order to meet all mandates.
Monthly billing as required per grant.
Supervision six clinical counselors.
Review and submit employee’s time sheet.
Liaison for the Department of children and Family Services
Interview perspective employees, perform job performance evaluations.
Create and monitor budget spend down and other duties as required
Proficient us of computers, basic office software HMIS and CES
Ability to maintain a case load of 25-35.
Conduct crisis and suicide risk assessment, provide appropriate interventions as needed and consult with supervisor or LCSW as needed.
INTERNSHIP:
Department of Corrections (Marshal Unit)
2000-2001 (Clinical Therapist)
Psychosocial assessments
Anger Management Groups
Life Skills Group
Mental Illness
Job Readiness
Re-Entry
Augustus Hawkins Mental Health (Emergency and Ward D)
2001-2002 (Case Manager)
Psychological Testing
Group Therapy/Behavioral Therapy
GFA Scoring
Timely Documentation
Discharge Summaries
Interpersonal Skills
CERTIFICATES:
Trauma Informed Care for Veterans 2015
Military and Culture 2015
Motivational Interviewing 2015
HUD-VASH Training 2015
Certified Parenting Educator 2012
Domestic Violence (DART) 2012
Aids Prevention 2010
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