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XXXX - edited to remove personal name, address, phone EDUCATION: Grand Valley State University Grand Rapids, Michigan Graduation 4/06 Master of Social Work Winona State University Winona, Minnesota Graduation 8/01 Major: Social Work Minor: Sociology WORK EXPERIENCE: Boys Group Home Coordinator June 2006 – present Shelter Inc: Arlington Heights, Illinois Supervise staff around issues pertaining to daily living activities of residents Provide individual supervision for staff as well as evaluation Define/ begin to remedy inherent problems in the resident/staff relationship Plan and implement staff meetings Ensure maintenance of agency policies and procedures and the Department of Children and Family Services “Code of Ethics for Child Welfare Professionals” Maintain records regarding purchases in accordance with allotted funds Maintain all required inventories and QA/UR activities Establish and follow through with treatment plan for residents Provide required casework services to each resident Hold family meetings in working toward a suitable resolution Provide 24-hour back-up services as required; provide referrals for individuals who need assistance Responsible for hiring and terminating staff Producing menu plans and production records in accordance to the requirements for the Illinois State Board of Education Provide documentation for COA on our emergency shelter services Office Associate/Diamond Consultant July 04 – May 06, Nov 06-present Helzberg Diamonds Job used to fund my master’s degree in social work Responsible for dealing positively with customer service issues Maintain organized office Display positive team interaction and positive working environment Uphold company standards in sales, ethics, integrity Admit new merchandise, maintained loss prevention guideline Remain on staff as a substitute worker for two store locations in Illinois Internship May 2005 – April 2006 Catholic Social Services Grand Rapids, Michigan Acquired 990 hours of case management skills in foster care department Aided co-workers with quarterly progress reports and supervised visitations Maintained a case which included advocating, working with several agencies Completed case management assessments, treatment plans, and quarterly progress reports Residential Counselor Mar. 2002 – Dec. 2003 Hillview Acres Children’s Home Chino, California Gained valuable experience working 60-65 hours weekly with severely abused and neglected children in live-in position Teamed with other counselors and social worker in creating a therapeutic cottage environment Kept team focus on relationship restoration when interacting with the children Transported children to appointments, school, etc. Responsible for daily case notes and behavior notes Internship May 2001 – Aug. 2001 Department of Human Services, Black Hawk County Waterloo, Iowa Obtained case-management skills working 480 hours as a case manager Managed three personal cases while aiding in over 40 others Effectively handled case plans, home studies, and court reports Successfully scheduled and organized visits with clients in homes, shelters, juvenile delinquent facilities, day treatment facilities, and residential facilities Recreational Supervisor June 1999 – Aug. 2001 Winona Parks and Recreation Winona, Minnesota Maintained safe and nurturing supervision to over 900 children weekly Organized and implemented 6 city volleyball leagues Initiated the Senior Friendship Program designed for seniors to engage in weekly exercise programs Displayed positive public relation skills in all situations VOLUNTEER WORK: Social Work Mentor Jan. 2000 – Apr. 2001 Grace Place: Winona, Minnesota Provided guidance to pregnant and troubled teens Aided girls with resources for employment, continuing education, care of children and other special needs Responsible for supervising the home Mission Work July 2000 Dominican Republic Operated in team setting to provide basic needs to students ranging from 4-16 years of age Trained individuals in proper medical skills needed to survive the harsh conditions of their homeland Mission Work June 1999 – July 1999 Haiti Organized and taught bible school Provided food for various communities and hospitals Extended services to schools and communities TRAININGS / CERTIFICATIONS: ProACT certified Food Sanitation certified First Aid / CPR certified 2/07