Social Worker
Resume:
CHARNISE OCTAVIA EDWARDS
*** **** ***** ******, *****, New York 10467
Objective: To secure a position in the field of Human Services that requires an effective communicator with excellent counseling skills and the ability to work with diverse populations.
Education
Long Island University Brooklyn, NY
Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work May 2010
Pibly Residential Program Bronx, NY
Case Worker/Counselor Present-2010
• Assigned to maintained six male clients with a mental illness who demonstrated either socially and emotionally difficulties.
• Wrote weekly notes, monthly service plans, referrals, functional assessments
• Attend case discussion in weekly Unit meetings
• Schedule apartments visits
Young Adult Institute (YAI)
Saturday Counselor
New York, NY
• Chaperoned outings to various recreation and restaurants with clients Present-2010
• Responsible for the safety of clients while on outings
Erasmus High School Brooklyn, NY
Social Work Intern Fall 09-Spring 10
• Assigned to and maintained six to ten high school students who demonstrated either social, emotional, or academic difficulties.
• Assist clients with establishing behavior and/or academic goals
• Wrote weekly progress notes, process records, and referrals for clients
• Attended weekly meetings with interdisciplinary staff members of the school
Young Adult Institute (YAI) New York, NY Social Work Intern Fall 08- Spring 09
• Chaperoned outings to various recreation and restaurants with clients
• Responsible for the safety of clients while on outings
The Fresh Air Fund New York, NY
Station Aid Summer 2008
• Supervised the participants in the absence of their parents
• Monitored participants while waiting for assigned transportation to outings
• Ensured participant's luggage were placed on and removed from transportation vehicle
Social Action Inc. Bronx, NY
Rehabilitation Specialist Summer 2007
• Facilitated reading and writing skill courses for clients with disabilities
• Facilitated life skill courses for clients which included cleaning their living quarters, cooking, washing dishes and clothes
• Assisted in the distribution of meals
• Escorted the clients on educational trips
References Available upon request
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