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| Position wanted: |
Social services worker |
| Job category: |
Social Work |
| Preferred Location: |
USA |
| Preferred City-State: |
Palm Springs - CA California |
| Objective and Resume Summary: |
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Dear Selection Committee:
I am submitting this letter and attached resume for your review, as I am interested in an opportunity to work within your organization.
In looking for a candidate to fill this position, I believe my training; education and experience fit the type of person you are looking for. I pride myself on helping all members of our diverse communities. I went into the Social Services field to not only help people function within their environments but also anticipate brighter futures for themselves and family members. I am an enthusiastic, confident, result- oriented individual who is passionate about empowering others in all aspects of life.
Referring to my resume you will note that I have extensive administrative skills, successful experience working with at- risk families accompanied with a working knowledge of various educational systems, client assistance programs and informal counselling. I am confident I can effectively apply these skills and competencies for the benefit of current and prospective clients and partner organizations.
In expressing my candidacy for this position I am also offering you a team player, who is committed to the highest standards of quality service, is self-directed and highly motivated.
I would like to thank you for your time and consideration and would welcome the opportunity to speak with you to share more about my background, qualifications and how I would be a successful contribution to this position and your organization. Please feel free to contact me at (613) 667-9856.
Respectfully,
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| Known languages (and levels): |
English-Very GoodOther: French, Good
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| Type of Employment wanted: |
Full Time
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| Minimum Yearly Salary in Numbers: |
35000 CAD
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| Current Location: |
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa |
| Education History, Qualifications & other additional information: |
| Level of Education: |
Bachelor |
| 2005 Bachelor of Arts, Sociology and Social Anthropology, Dalhousie University |
| Work History & Experience: |
| Years of Work Experience: |
7 to 10 Years |
Knowledge of the following:
- community mental health resources
- housing, financial, mental health, physical health and other community resources
- resource referral procedures
- interpersonal, family, and organizational relationship dynamics
- principles of psycho-social rehabilitation
Ability to:
- establish rapport with a wide variety of people
- utilize a client-centred approach to case management
- communicate with the target client group members
- advocate for individual needs and program changes
- assess and prioritze needs
- support development of an Early Intervention Plan
- coordinate service delivery
- identify service delivery gaps
- work both collaboratively and independently
Specific experience: involvement with/understanding of: crisis intervention, cognitive behavioural approach, problem solving/conflict resolution, social learning, child development, parenting skill development, behaviour management, brief solution focused therapy, structural and systemic family therapy, anger management and individual and/or group counselling
Efficient in English; Intermediate French
Proficient in using computer technology: Microsoft Office Applications and Internet
Reliable vehicle and cell phone
Experience: admin assistant, coordinator, counsellor, researcher, co-facilatator
Administration
Practiced in responding to inquires from clients and the general public by telephone, email and in person
Assembled information for quarterly internal employee newsletter (Microsoft Publisher)
Created reports and managed daily communications
Practiced in co-coordinating office management and special projects with a high degree of proficiency
Coordination
Responsible for fundraisers, administrative duties
Planned and conducted presentations, information sessions and events
Trained, mentored and coached clients to enhance their understanding of cross cultural communication
Assisted teaching math concepts, english and literacy from a multicultural perspective
Counsellor
Identified barriers to education and provided informal individual counselling
Interviewed clients to obtain educational background and career goals
Guided students regarding personal and social issues
Individual and empowerment facilitation
Presenter
Prepared statistical reports for potential students and advisors
Coordinated and facilitated various student service programs to build and promote student engagement with the University
Case Worker
Provided case management and support services to high risk families and youth facing barriers to housing, finances, substance use and/or family unification
Built parental capacity to be child¡¦s primary educator
Instructional training through role play
Facilitated parent-child workshops
Youth Worker
Provided outreach and crisis intervention
Consulted with parents, teachers and counsellors to identify underlying causes or issues concerning youth and developed plans for treatment and success
Planned and executed daily activities emphasizing multicultural awareness, life skills and fun
Researcher
Interviewed participants, conducted surveys
Imported and/or exported data to various software programs
Promoted health activities
Work History
Empowerment and Skills Development Facilitator, Ottawa Independent Living Centre (Disability Sector), Current Contract
Learning Symposium Coordinator, First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada, Contract 2009
Sales Associate, Addition Elle, Ottawa On, 2007 ¡v 2009
Administrative Assistant, United Way/Centraide, Ottawa ON, Contract 2006
Youth Worker/ Co-facilitator/ Administrative Assistant, Black Educators Association, Halifax Ns, 2000 ¡v 2005
Community Researcher, Dalhousie University, School of Occupational Therapy, 2003 ¡V 2005
Educational Counsellor, Dalhousie University, Black Student Advising Centre, Halifax Ns, 2001 ¡v 2004
Educational Case Worker, Home Instruction Program Parents and Youngsters, Halifax NS, 2001 ¡v 2003
2005 Diversity Target Outreach, Dalhousie University
2005 Diversity through Leadership, Dalhousie University
2004 Social Worker, Foster Parents and Student, Children¡¦s Aid Society
2009 Canadian Mother Craft of Ottawa-Carleton, Birth Companion Program, Current
2004 Cultural Academic Enrichment Program, Mentor
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