Qualified child advocates are individuals with a strong drive and who have solid interpersonal communication skills, are highly organized, and can keep their cool during crisis management situations. Nearly 300,000 people work in the industry, which experts believe will gain about 7 percent in popularity between now and 2014. With such stiff competition, creating a strong resume that describes your strongest assets is of vital importance.
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Ginger Palmer
100 Broadway Lane
New Parkland, CA, 91010
Cell: (555) 987-1234
email@example.com
Professional Summary
Passionate Child Advocate experienced in child services case management. Track record of positive solution development and dedication within the community. Extensive knowledge of protecting the best legal, social and personal rights of children.
Core Qualifications
- Child Advocacy
- Parental Intervention
- Medical Treatment Plans
- Agency Collaboration
- Treatment Planning
- Aftercare
- Child Welfare Law
- Home Visits
Experience
Child Advocate, May 2010 – February 2015
New Parkland Women’s Shelter – New Parkland, CA
- Managed caseload of 15 – 20 at-risk clients, provided advocacy in all areas for these clients.
- Developed treatment plans and goal setting for caseload, including mental health, legal, medical and educational goals.
- Created assessments, kept case records and wrote progress notes.
- Located resources for clients such as clothing, training and financial assistance.
Child Advocate, June 2007 – May 2010
Center for Child Advocacy – New Parkland, CA
- Maintained caseload of approximately 15 clients.
- Provided counseling, resource management, advocacy, education and support to at-risk child population.
- Wrote treatment plans, setting goals in all areas of functioning.
- Kept detailed progress notes and thorough agency records.
Education
2007, Master of Social Work
New Parkland University – New Parkland, CA