Bachelor of Social Work

Ashley Diehl

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EDUCATION

Azusa Pacific University, Los Angeles CA, July 2009

Bachelor of Behavioral and Applied Sciences in Social Work

PROFESIONAL EXPERIENCE

New Haven Youth and Family Services, Vista, CA

Facility Manager Oct 2009-Present

• Lead counselor including all roles of child care counselor

• Oversee and assure all recordkeeping and reporting requirements are maintained

• Train all new staff and lead staff when Program Specialist is unavailable

Child Care Counselor March 2009-Oct 2009

• Maintain a therapeutic environment through positive discipline, behavior modification, and crisis intervention techniques

• Observe and respond to behavioral issues

• Teach life skills and follow through with individual treatment plans

• Supervise male clients ages 12-18 with developmental disabilities

• Staff of the month – July

• Peer to Peer Award - August

California Department of Corrections, West Covina, CA Sept 2007-May 2008

Parole Division Intern

• Met with parolees to determine appropriate social services

• Coordinated parolee appointments

• Follow-up with all parolees to ensure compliance with restrictions enforced by law

• Investigated the affects that Prop. 83: Jessica’s Law has had on housing and recidivism rates of sex offenders by collecting surveys and conducting interviews

• Created and implemented a resource guide of social services

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Claremont Care Center, Claremont; Encourager and Companion Sept 2008-Dec 2008

• Met with elderly resident twice a week

• Listened and advised through daily conflicts and choices

Community Organization, Pomona; Group Leader Jan 2008-May 2008

• Organized project to asses the needs of the City of Pomona

• Gathered all available social services, assessed needs that need to be met

APU Women’s Resource Center, Azusa Pacifica University Jan 2008-May 2008

• Administer focus groups with women to increase participation in the campus center

• Collect and analyze data for future improvements

Child Development Center, Covina, CA; Co-Facilitator Jan 2007-March 2007

• Co-facilitated a Pre-K class of children with learning disabilities

• Created and conducted science experiments with the outcome to expose clients to the basics of science

Cougar Pals, Azusa CA; Mentor Sept 2006-April 2007

• Worked with a 6th grade student at Center Middle School on social and academic growth by working on reading, writing, and computer skills

Women Affected by ADD, Azusa Pacific University; Facilitator March 2006-April 2006

• Developed and presented curriculum on ADD at Common Day of Learning Conference at Azusa Pacific University

• Increased education and awareness on the affects ADD has on women by participating on a panel discussion

Oasis, Hollywood; Mentor Jan 2005- May 2005

• Mentored clients ages 13-18 at a youth group to discuss future goals

• Organized social event to provide a safe environment for kids. As well as acted as a resource to help kids grow personally

• Delivered food and supplies to those in need throughout Hollywood

COMPUTER SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Versed in Microsoft Office Suite and Internet

Adult and Child CPR/AED certified

Pro-Act certified

Blood borne Pathogens certified

Member of National Association of Social Workers

REFERENCES - Available upon request

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