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Sample Social Worker Resume

Jane Smith


Permanent Address - 123 Main Street- Washington DC, 22068 - 123-123-1232 - Jane1234@hotmail.com
Current Address - 123 Main Street- Washington DC, 22068 - 123-123-1232 - Jane1234@home.edu

EDUCATION

Pulaski College, Dallas, Texas, Bachelor of Arts Degree (May 2001)
Major: Social Work GPA: 3.7 Overall GPA: 3.7

Western Kansas University, Capital, Kansas
Attended August 2003 through April 2004

RELATED EDUCATION AND WORKSHOPS

Geriatric Assessment Workshop; Multicultural Counseling Seminar; Welfare Reform: Public or Private Responsibility? Seminar, Washington D.C.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Baptist Health Medical Center, South Bend, Texas
Social Work Internship, January 2007 - Present
Worked over 400 hours in a variety of medical units; conducted interviews/conferences with patients and families; advocated for patients using community resources and agencies; participated as a team member within the medical units

Baptist Health Medical Center South Bend, Texas
Social Work Field Practicum, August 2005 - December 2005
Advocated for pregnant women by coordinating services, providing education and teaching life skills; conducted home visits for initial service provision; assessed the psycho-social issues of pregnant women receiving public assistance

Ms. Eileen Kayne, Rochester Hills, Kansas
Child Care Giver, Summers 2004 - 2006
Provided extensive child care for single parent family; participated in and supported recreational, educational and social activities of children

Y.M.C.A., City, Kansas
Day Camp Counselor, Summer 2003
Planned recreational and learning activities for children ages 5 - 12; cooperated as a team member with other staff members

COMMUNITY SERVICE
AService in the City, Los Angeles, California, Summer 2000
Volunteered at the Senior Day Care Center; assisted and interacted with daily activities of children;
discussed the social problems and solutions with other volunteer participants

La Casa de Amistad, South Bend, Texas, 2009 - 2000
Tutored ESL Hispanic children at Baptist Elementary

Catholic Charities, South Bend, Texas, 2008-2009
Rainbows Program Counselor
Lead support groups for children who were grieving a death/divorce in their family

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

Student Academic Council Representative, 2008-2009; Social Work Club Co-President, 2009-present;
National Honor Society; Academic Honors; Collegiate Choir; Social Work Club Member

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