EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE

To obtain employment as a community worker

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

• 4 years of front-line social work experience working with marginalised persons
• Extensive knowledge of community resources and personnel
• Skilled in counselling and educating youth, adults and seniors
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional motivation and initiative
• Proven team player who works well independently
• Computer literate: Windows, MS-DOS, WordPerfect 8 and Excel

• Designed and presented a workshop on endings and transitions through a process of assessment, contracting, facilitation and evaluation
• Developed and implemented a learning event for young people on the subject of homelessness
• Facilitated a support group for homeless persons

• Provided assessment, information, advocacy, intervention and follow-up services to marginalised individuals
• Devised and carried out case plans with individuals experiencing the negative impact of poverty and unemployment
• Established ongoing supportive working relationships while addressing life skills and accessing relevant services for clients