MSW, behavioral health
Resume:
Kristine S. West
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
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Objective
I seek a social work position in which to apply and expand my clinical skills in case management and counseling to help people in crisis and in substance use recovery. I hope to collaborate with agency leaders and colleagues to implement service delivery for the greater good of human dignity.
Education
Master of Social Work with concentration in Mental Health, University of Southern California. Degree expected May 2017.
B.A. major in History, minor in Mathematics, Metropolitan State College of Denver, 2006.
social work experience
The Conflict Center Denver, CO Aug. 2016 – present
School Programs Coordinator
Collaborate with school administrators and teachers to assess needs for conflict resolution within schools;; provide social-emotional learning guidance for students and staff; facilitate restorative justice conferences between parties in conflict; plan and lead professional development units for school staff; train and advise Peer Conflict Managers.
Catholic Charities Samaritan House Denver, CO Jan. 2016 – Dec. 2016
Case Manager for Homeless Veterans intern
Performed psychological-social-emotional-spiritual assessments of older adult military veterans experiencing homelessness; applied techniques in motivational interviewing and problem solving therapy; counseled clients about housing opportunities, financial, and medical benefits; collaborated on interdisciplinary teams in program quality improvement; accessed resources for clients through the community and Veterans Administration.
University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA Aug. 2015 – Dec. 2015
Counseling intern
Delivered therapeutic behavioral health services in a virtual setting to a client in crisis; received training and employed best practices in evidence-based interventions.
teaching experience
Denver and Jefferson County Public Schools Sept. 2015 – May 2016
Substitute teacher in K-12, all subjects
Sewall Child Development Center Denver, CO Sept. 2015 – May 2016
Substitute teacher for Early Childhood Education center for children with developmental and emotional disorders
Denver Public Schools Denver, CO Aug.2006 – May 2015
Math and Social Sciences Teacher
Manual High School Algebra I and Geometry
Hill Campus of Arts & Sciences Seventh and Eighth Grade Mathematics
Kepner Middle School Eighth Grade Mathematics
Abraham Lincoln High School Civics, American History, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry
Metropolitan State College Denver, CO Aug. 2002 – Dec. 2006
Writing tutor for college-level English Language Learners
Ebert Elementary School Denver, CO Mar. 2002 May 2003
Reading and math assistant for Kindergarten Sixth Grade
After-school program supervisor for homeless elementary school children
clinical social work skills and relevant coursework
Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy, Restorative Justice Facilitation, social work practice with older adults, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5, substance use disorders and treatment, human behavior and psychology, social work policy, leadership and organizational management.
volunteer service
East Denver FISH Food Bank Denver, CO Mar. 2017 present
Driver
Deliver groceries to families in need.
Women’s Homeless Initiative Denver, CO Nov. 2016 present
Overnight Supervision
Provide overnight support at women’s homeless shelter.
licensing
Passed Colorado Mental Health Jurisprudence exam, March 2017.
Association Social Work Board examination anticipated June 2017.
Goal: obtain Certified Addictions Counselor III and LSCW by June 2018.
Colorado Professional Teaching License #138980. Expires 2020.
references
Available upon request.
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