Social Worker

Pamera Kezy

**** ******* *** * *** * Minneapolis, MN 55404 734-***-**** *******@*****.***

EDUCATION

University of Michigan School of Social Work Ann Arbor, Michigan Master of Social Work July 2016

Interpersonal Practice/Children and Youth in Families and Society GPA: 4.0 Luther College Decorah, Iowa

Bachelor of Arts in Social work May 2015

Social Work/Sociology GPA: 3.6

RELEVANT SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Fostering Futures

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Foster care and Adoption Intern September 2015-July 2016

Aid caseworker in completing necessary forms to ensure and maintain permanency for the child

Collaborates with caseworker to write document case service plans and develop treatment plans

Supervises children and parents during parenting time visits

Ensures children’s safety through observations and conversations made during home visits

Communicates regularly with supervisor through weekly supervision

Attends court hearings

The Bridge for Youth

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Case Manager May 2015-Present

Provides direct care and supervision to youth in crisis

Conduct intake and assessment to youth and their families

Refer youth and families to appropriate resources

Assist youth to develop positive communication skills

Documents through case notes throughout the shift Universal Health Inc.

New Hope, Minnesota

Personal Care Attendant December 2010-July 2013

Assisted clients with setting, achieving and maintaining goals necessary to become independent

Gained deeper understanding of empathy and compassion through daily collaboration with clients

Acquired advocacy and intervention skills while supporting clients in their communities

Supported clients by transporting them to their medical appointments

Assessed the client’s needs to access supports and resources available in the community The Bridge for Youth

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Case Manager Intern February 2015-May 2015

Collaborated with youth to build self-esteem and establish positive coping skills

Built rapport with youth and families through empathy

Empowered youth by listening to them and assisting them to set their own goals

Resolved conflicts amongst youth using de-escalation skills

Facilitated groups

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Helping Services

Decorah, Iowa

Domestic Violence Intern January 2013

Compiled child trauma and abuse resources for community trainings

Provided child care for mothers attending weekly support groups

Attended a mental illness and child abuse conference

Observed housing coordinator assist women who have fled domestic relationships Partners in Community Support

Blaine, Minnesota

Personal Care Attendant May 2010

Administered medication to client

Utilized active listening skills to develop rapport with client

Scheduled and transported client to school and medical appointments OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE

Luther College Decorah, Iowa

Student Assistant in the Social Sciences Department September 2013-December 2014

Assisted professors with grading

Filed, scanned and complied documents for professors

Conducted research for professors as needed

Luther College

Decorah, Iowa

French Tutor February 2012-May 2014

Tutored students to strengthen their vocabulary, grammar and conjugation skills

Adjusted teaching techniques to accommodate for individuals with a variety of learning styles

Counseled students in developing and meeting their chosen academic goals

Encouraged students to become independent learners PROFFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Child Welfare Certificate

10 hours of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Online Training (TF-CBT)

10 hours of Parent Child Interaction Therapy Online Training ( PCIT)

PEERS certification

15 hours of Youth in Crisis training in the areas of De-escalation

Davis Foundation Project Grant proposal

Blueprint For Aging Community Project

RELEVANT COURSES

Child Welfare: Assessment and Treatment, Child Maltreatment, Mental Health and Mental Disorders in Children and Youth Interpersonal Practice with Families, Interpersonal Practice with Children and Youth, Children and Youth Services and Social Policies, Social work Practice with children and Youth, Evaluation in Social work, Human Behavior in Social environment, LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

English, French and Kinyarwanda

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