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a position as youth intake coordinator with Vocational Rehabilitation utilizing my strong interpersonal, diagnostic, and assessment skills |
| EDUCATION: |
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Bachelor of Science in Social Work |
April 2006 |
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University of Mary, Bismarck, ND
Minor: Psychology
GPA: 3.8
Harold Schafer Emerging Leaders Academy |
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| LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: |
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Licensed Social Work Anticipated July 2006
Crisis Intervention
CPR/First Aid |
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| PRACTICA: |
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Social Work & Guidance Counselor Intern
Bismarck Public Schools, Bismarck, ND |
January-April 2006 |
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- Facilitated counseling groups of 3-5 students covering topics such as social, training and study skills
- Promoted individual programming and behavior modification for children who are challenged behaviorally and emotionally
- Participated in the Child Study Meeting for both Elementary and Secondary levels
- Observed students in the classroom setting to count and chart behaviors
- Utilized clinical skills to draw conclusions from all the testing and evaluation tools
- Co-facilitated instruction for 11th graders in the CHOICES program, an occupations/college search program
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Residence Counselor Intern
ND Youth Correctional Center, Mandan, ND
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January-Aug. 2005 |
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- Implemented services for youth with behavioral challenges
- Promoted individual programming and behavior modifications
- Administered guidance and supervision to teenage males with histories of criminal behaviors
- Instructed life skills training for youth and implemented individual counseling and assessment services
- Participated as Co-leader in Anger Replacement and Self Awareness groups
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| RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE: |
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Personal Care Attendant
Youthworks, Bismarck, ND |
September 2005-Present |
| OTHER EXPERIENCE: |
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Tutor
U-Mary Student Support Services, Bismarck, ND |
Aug. 2004-Present |
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Fitness Instructor
YMCA, Bismarck, ND |
June 2003-Aug.2004 |
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
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National Council Against Violence of Women and Children state conference participant
Bismarck-Mandan Drug-Alcohol Summit participant
Attended Grant Writing for Dummies seminar
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| ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS: |
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Student Social Work Organization-elected President
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2003-2006 |
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- Organized fund raising initiative which raised $2,000 |
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SPURS (Community Service Organization) |
2002-2004 |
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- Performed nearly 100 hours of campus and local service |
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Campus Coordinator for Make a Difference Day |
2004-2005 |
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- Led food drive campaign to benefit local homeless shelter |
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Peer Mentor/Ambassador |
2005-2006 |
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Meals on Wheels Volunteer |
2003-2006 |