Brittany Wood
Greenville, NC 27858
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Career Objective: To secure a position in the Social/Human service field that seeks an ambitious and career-conscious person, where education and acquired skills will be utilized toward continued growth, advancement, and professional development.
Education B.S., Social Work, Minor: Child Development and Family 05/2009
Relations
East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27834
Experience
Associate Professional 07/09-Present
New Life Community Services, Greenville NC
Developed therapeutic interventions to use with consumers that are behaviorally challenged.
• Developed, monitor, and revised Person Center Plans according to the policies and procedures.
• Completed daily service notes to document the purpose, intervention and effectiveness of interventions with consumers.
• Assisted in the planning of activities for consumers.
• Provided training to parents and guardians regarding parenting skills, mental health and other relevant topics.
Intern
L.I.F.E of STRIVE, Greenville NC 1/09 – 4/09
Collaborated on the formation of Individual Strategies goals. Counseled clients on job interview strategies, employment wardrobe, and applications. Co-facilitated classrooms instructions and group counseling objectives.
• Was trusted to facilitate and lead classes with clients who had multiple challenges in their lives
• Familiarize self with the state laws regarding the operation of the agency
Volunteer 2/08-4/09
Project Center Stage, Greenville NC
Assisted adolescents with attitudinal/behavioral adjustments, character building, relationship building, social skills, self-respect, self-esteem enhancement, and communication skills. While remaining in collaboration with the families of the adolescents for better understanding and to assist with stabilization of the family unit. Assigned a caseload of adolescents with the agenda to educate, advocate, and provide appropriate interventions.
Student Supervisor, Circulation 8/05 – 4/09
Department
J.Y. Joyner Library, Greenville, NC
Organized collections of books, publications, documents, audiovisual aids, and other reference materials for convenient access. Researched, retrieved, and disseminates information from books, periodicals, reference materials and commercial databases in response to requests. Performed tasks such as answering telephone calls, data entry, supervision of other students, and assisting the Circulation department head.
• Explained use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services and provided information governing library use and polices
• Managed library materials by correctly shelving the items in their appropriate location.
References Available Upon Request.