Social Worker Assistant

Sandra Jenkins

**** ********* **** • Atlanta, Georgia 30350 • 585-***-**** • ***********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

I am seeking a company where I can use my experience and education to help the company meet and suppress its goals.

Profile of Qualification

Working knowledge of principles and practices of counseling, treatment methods, behavior modifications, mental and emotional crises intervention techniques.

Experience working with adolescence experiencing behavior, mental and substance abuse.

Ability to research, analyze and refer clients to various community recourses that are available and suitable for their individual needs.

Exhibit writing skills, listening skills and communication skills both in persona and via telephone. In addition, outstanding organization skills, solid leadership skills and problem solving skills.

Educational Summary

Bachelor of Science in Human Services Kaplan University 2014

Associate of Science in Occupational Studies Rochester Business Institute 1994

Professional Synopsis

PEACHFORD PHYCIATRIC HOSPITAL March 2014-Present

Individual Support Specialist-Residential

Assist adolescents and adults experiencing behavior, mental and substance abuse issue to become active, healthy participants in society through counseling, motivation and treatment planning while addressing the patients/client’s problems, needs and strengths.

Facilitate therapeutic individual counseling and group sessions to assist in social skills, overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making positive changes.

Research and provide patients with community resources for further assistance upon discharge such as housing, employment and victim assistance, family counseling and long term drug treatment programs.

Proactively handle all administrative/clerical duties by documenting patient’s behavior and activities through crucial observation.

Arc of Monroe County March 2005-Aug 2013

Individual Support Specialist-Residential

Provide counseling, training and support to enhance the lives of individuals suffering from mental and behavior issues while identifying opportunities for greater learning, independence, and social development.

Maintaining regular contact and a positive relationship with individual’s family members/guardians which includes providing status updates, transporting individuals and acting as a positive liaison between family/guardian and the residential program

Snelling personnel Feb 2003-Dec 2003

File Clerk

Responsible for maintaining the company’s records, codes, files and retrieves records as needed and ensures system is well organized.

Interact with clients, visitors, staff and the public.

Answer inbound and outbound calls

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