O  OBJECTIVE

To excel in a full-time position that will benefit from my proven Social work experience.

E  EDUCATION

Master’s Degree in Adult Education

University of Phoenix

Bachelor Degree in Social Administration

Temple University

Projected date of graduation: January, 2006

May 2001

E  EXPERIENCE

CONFIDENTIAL,                  Glenside, PA                          
Adoption Social Worker

•     Responsible for overseeing adoption processes for foster care children.

•     Provide parents and foster parents with resources to help them best meet the needs of their children

•     Provide direct counseling and casework services to children and their families

•     Collaborate with Children and Youth departments to secure adequate services for children in care

•     Assist Child Advocates, SCOH, Educational and Youth Services providers in meeting foster care children's needs

•     Coordinate and monitor visits between children and their birth parents

•     Provide direct social work services to children and families

Maximus,                                 Philadelphia, PA    
Temporary Consultant

•     Projects involving Federal Title IV-E Regulations

•     Providing families with Title IV-E funding

Juvenile Court,                        Philadelphia, PA      
Intern

•     In charge of case management

•     Provide counseling services for troubled juveniles

•     Oversee goal planning and objectives for rehabilitation for troubled juveniles

•     Managed in coming calls with clients and case workers regarding Social guidelines

•     Facilitate and assist juveniles at court appearances

March, 2002 – Present

September, 2001-January, 2002

September, 1999 - March, 2001

S  SKILLS & AAWARDS

Proficient in Federal Title IV-E Regulations Computer skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet Explorer; and PowerPoint

Delta Community Supports Social Worker of the Month, September, 2003 Delta Community Supports Merit Award winner 2002, 2003 Notary Public, Abington Township, Montgomery County

References Upon Request