Helena Richard

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West Springfield, MA 01089

413-***-****

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OBJECTIVE: To utilize my education, training and internship experiences to obtain an entry level position within the field of Social Work.

EDUCATION: Elms College, Chicopee, MA

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work August 2011

Holyoke Community College, Holyoke, MA

Certificate /Associates Degree in Human Services May 2009 RELEVANT COURSES:

Introduction to

Human Services

The Helping Relationship Introductions to

Psychology

Human Biology Professional and Ethical

Standards

Mental Health/Illness

Introduction to

Social Work

Advance Practice and

Survey of Social Work

Issues

Social Work Practice

with Individuals and

Families

Social Work Practice

with Groups

Social Work Practice with

Communities

Social Welfare Policy

INTERNSHIP:

Valley Opportunity Council,Holyoke, MA Spring 2011

Assisted the homeless prevention coordinator with intakes, data gathering and entry, landlord meetings, house inspections and budgeting

Prepared and presented cases

Filed maintenance requests

Reviewed fiscal documents to ensure that it met auditing standards Peck Full Service Community School,Holyoke, MA Fall 2010 to Spring 2011

Facilitated two groups of girls in 4th and 5th grade about self-esteem

Assisted one male client with attention issues in the classroom

Aided a teacher in her Functional classroom

Enlace de Familias,Holyoke, MA Fall 2008 to Spring 2009

Conducted intakes for a Nurturing Father’s Program

Conducted research, made referrals, assessed service plans with the clients

Posted information on bulletin boards.

COMMUNITY SERVICE:

Helena Richard

164 Sargent Street Apt 4d

Holyoke, MA 01040

413-***-****

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The Strive Club,Holyoke Community College, Holyoke MA 2007-2008

Hosted and facilitated fundraisers and a holiday party for a homeless shelter

Coordinated a canned food drive, and gathered school supplies for The Homework House in Holyoke

Jarvis Heights, Hampshire and Pine Community Centers,Holyoke MA Spring 2008

Helped run an afterschool program

Tutored in homework and arts and crafts

Kate’s Kitchen,Holyoke MA Summer 2006

Set up tables, served food, and cleaned up after people. OTHER SKILLS:

Talented orator Proficient in Word and Excel

Good written communication skills Relate well to peers and others

Speak some Spanish

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