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FAMILIES FIRST SPECIALIST
Summary
[Area of study] student seeking internship in [Area of expertise] to gain hands-on experience. Strong technical proficiency with work history in [Area of expertise]. In-depth knowledge of [Software] coupled with [Task] and [Task] abilities. Proven history of [Soft skill] and [Soft skill].
Ambitious student pursuing [Area of study] degree eager to contribute developed knowledge in [Job Title] role. Skilled in [Skill] and [Skill] in [Type] settings. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.
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Experience
01/2019 - CurrentFamilies First SpecialistMassachusetts General Hospital | Natick , MA
- Individualized approach to giving families tools to build on their strengths, empower parents to solve their problems and change behavior of their children.
- Provided intensive in-home services to juveniles within the juvenile court, their parents, and family to teach them skills targeting risk factors, improving parenting skills, and helping to stabilize the home environment.
- Promote child safety, child permanency, child well-being, and adult well-being.
- Used the Teaching Family Model to teach families skills to change unwanted behavior and improve family functioning.
- Taught skills such as Effective Communication, Effective Consequences, Dealing with Frustration, Managing Stress, Expressing Feelings Appropriately and more.
- Collaborated with team members from Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS), Juvenile Justice Services (JJS), and Utah Juvenile Courts.
- Utilized skills such as positive reinforcement, modeling and role-playing.
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
- Developed individualized treatment plans and discharge plans for clients.
01/2018 - 01/2019Girls Youth Mentor, Team LeadLogan River Academy | City , STATE
- Maintained thorough and accurate records outlining program operations and participant progress.
- Maintained an approach that emphasizes use of Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills, social skills, and trauma resolution.
- Entered client data into a centralized database and maintained up-to-date case records for all clients.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
01/2018 - 01/2019Social Work InternMountain Crest High School | City , STATE
- Co-facilitated group meetings on conflict resolution, anger and stress management, attitude and similar topics.
- Conducted research and created a structured curriculum for in school suspension program.
- Collaborated with team members to identify and accomplish agency objectives.
- Worked with members of the community to gather resources for the school's food and necessity pantry for needy students.
- Developed handouts, study materials and quizzes to test and advance student knowledge.
- Assisted Students in keeping up on school work, managing their mental health, and applying to scholarships.
Education and Training
05/2019Bachelor of Social Science: Social Work
Utah State University | City
Utah State University | City
Certifications
- Client-focused
- Issue & conflict resolution
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Trained in Managing Aggressive Behaviors
- Trained in the Teaching Family Model
- Trained in Suicide Prevention
- Volunteer Recognition Certificate
Interests
- LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE , Academic Leadership Phi Alpha, Social Work Honor Society 2017-2019
- 40 Hours of service
- Contributing to and planning activities and events Dean's list 2016-2018
- Maintaining a GPA of 3.5 with at least 15 credits Volunteer Representative The Family Place 2017
- Helped with activities at the Superhero Training Activity
- Oversaw children weekly in The Kids Place nursery
- Helped children engage in successful temperament strategies Grandfriends 2017
- Engage with elderly people on a weekly basis
- Befriend senior citizens Different organizations 2016-2018
- Collected food for Syrian refugees
- Tied quilts for CAPSA
- Shoveled sidewalks and driveways and washed windows for elderly
- Made kits for homeless students
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School Attended
- Utah State University
Job Titles Held:
- Families First Specialist
- Girls Youth Mentor, Team Lead
- Social Work Intern
Degrees
- 05/2019 Bachelor of Social Science : Social Work
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