Social Worker

OJECTIVE:To obtain a position that would afford me the opportunity to work with individuals, families, and communities, as well as utilize my knowledge and skills learned in social work education.

EDUCATION

Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS

Masters of Social Work May 2007

Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS

Bachelor of Social Work May 2004

GPA: 3.25/4.0

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point, Corel WordPerfect, Internet

EXPERIENCE

Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS

Retention Coordinator 2006 – 2007

•Developed and implemented a retention program for students with an emphasis on first-time full-time freshman students.

•Initiated programs and activities to increase student retention.

•Identified students needing academic, personal and social support through counseling and programming to address special needs.

•Provided prevention and intervention counseling services and referrals for students on academic and financial probation

Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS

Service Learning Liaison 2005 – 2006

•Worked closely with the Community Service Learning Director, Community Service Coordinator, MVSU faculty, & community agencies or individuals.

•Sited service learning placements for service learning students and monitored site visits.

•Selected to serve as Interim Director, July 19 – August 14, overseeing daily operations of the CSL office.

•Applied case management service for all clients

Big Brothers Big Sisters Jackson, MS

Mentor Coordinator 2003-2004

•Recruited and assigned responsible mentors for youth

•Monitored mentor and mentee relationships.

•Provided mentors/mentees with activities and workshops.

•Coordinated and introduced activities focusing on academics and recreation.

•Applied case management service for all clients

Boys and Girls Club of the MS Delta Itta Bena, MS

Education and Career Coordinator 2002-2003

•Organized age appropriate activities for members

•Developed creative and learning ideas for youth

•Worked closely with the Unit Director and Director of Operations.

Leflore County School District Greenwood, MS

Substitute Teacher 2001-2002

•Carried out daily lesson plans as assigned by teachers

•Monitored students’ progress during class

•Assisted students with assignments.

Professional Training Cleveland, MS

Bolivar County Community Action Agency 2006-2007

Field Internship

•Assisted the Adolescent Offenders Program Director with daily operations

•Conducted home visits, school visits for juveniles assigned to the AOP

•Counseled youth

•Co-Facilitate Anger Management Workshops

•Provided youth with course action plans that included regular follow-up

Bolivar County Community Action Agency Cleveland, MS

Field Internship 2006-2007

•Assisted GED Program Director

•Performed light case management work

•Provided classroom support when needed

Community Service

Facilitated Abstinence workshop for youth age 13-21

Coordinated SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) workshop for pregnant teens

PROFESSIONAL AFFLIATIONS

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Phi Alpha Honor Society, Alpha Delta Chapter

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