Heather Meredith resume
Heather Meredith
2579 Roxbury Road Evansville, IN 47714
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Goals
I am currently finishing my Master's of Social Work. My goal is to obtain employment in the therapy field in order to provide effective services to at-risk populations in my community. In the future, I would like to obtain my LSW and LCSW to better provide services to my clients.
Experience
RiverValley Behavioral Health (Owensboro, KY)
Clinical MSW internship placement, August 2019- present
• Observing and facilitating individual and family therapy sessions with child and adolescent patients in the inpatient psychiatric hospital
• Completing new admissions assessments, including bio-psych-social-spiritual assessments
• Writing person-centered treatment plans
• Facilitating groups with children and adolescent patients
Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center
Generalist MSW internship placement, May 2019-August 2019
• Provided direct care to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities that were residing in a group home setting, including: cooking, cleaning, assisting with daily living skills
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Researched and developed “best practices” that will ensure continuity and consistency of services at each of the nine group homes operated by Easter Seals
Volunteers of America of Indiana, Supportive Services for Veteran Families
June 2014 to July 2018
• Worked with Veterans and their families who were either homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless, to promote housing stability
• Developed comprehensive goal plans for each client/family and provided the necessary resources needed for them to actively work towards achieving their goals
• Collaborated with other community agencies for referrals for healthcare, employment, education, etc.
• Input case notes into a Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) database
• Prepared check requests for rent, utilities, and other financial needs for clients, and provided to the accounting department for check processing
• Certified in ASIST suicide prevention techniques
• Certified in SOAR (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery) to assist homeless Veterans with applying and getting approved for Social Security benefits
• Completed housing searches and spoke with landlords to advocate for my clients
• Served as secretary for the Homeless Services Council of Southwestern Indiana (HCSWI), as well as the secretary for both the Veteran's Committee and Steering Committee (both of which are sub-committees of HSCSWI)
• Assisted the Program Director with preparing case files for extensive audits from both the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as well as CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities)
• Volunteers of America of Indiana Mission Award Nominee, 2015
State of Indiana, Department of Child Services
October 2012 to June 2014
• Investigated reports of alleged child abuse and neglect.
• Ensured the safety and welfare of children by removing them from their parents' care, when necessary
• Prepared Court paperwork and presented the paperwork to a judge, under supervision of a staff attorney
• Was available to investigate reports of alleged child abuse outside of normal business hours and act appropriately to ensure the safety and welfare of the children
• Referred children and families to the appropriate services needed to promote stability and a safe environment for the children
• Completed visits with children and families in their homes, as well as in the community (schools, hospitals, etc)
• Utilized crisis intervention and de-escalation skills to promote safety for myself and for all others involved
Education
University of Southern Indiana
Currently pursuing MSW, graduation May 2020
Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society-President (current)
University of Southern Indiana
Graduated in December 2010 with my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology
Cumulative GPA: 3.99
Dean’s List, 4 years
Magna cum Laude
Signature School
Graduated May 2006
Core 40 Academic Honors and National Honor Society member
References
Jackie Smith (former supervisor, internship)
Vice President of Residential Services, EasterSeals Rehabilitation Center
621 S. Cullen Avenue
Evansville, IN 47715
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Dr. Amy Chan Hilton (current supervisor)
Director of the USI Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning
8600 University Blvd., UC East Room 2206
Evansville, IN 47712
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Darrin Coffey (colleague)
2556 N. Kentucky Avenue
Evansville, IN 47711
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Dr. Kathy Elpers (Phi Alpha faculty liaison)
University of Southern Indiana
8600 University Blvd.
Evansville, IN 47712
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Heather Meredith
2579 Roxbury Road Evansville, IN 47714
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Goals
I am currently finishing my Master's of Social Work. My goal is to obtain employment in the therapy field in order to provide effective services to at-risk populations in my community. In the future, I would like to obtain my LSW and LCSW to better provide services to my clients.
Experience
RiverValley Behavioral Health (Owensboro, KY)
Clinical MSW internship placement, August 2019- present
• Observing and facilitating individual and family therapy sessions with child and adolescent patients in the inpatient psychiatric hospital
• Completing new admissions assessments, including bio-psych-social-spiritual assessments
• Writing person-centered treatment plans
• Facilitating groups with children and adolescent patients
Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center
Generalist MSW internship placement, May 2019-August 2019
• Provided direct care to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities that were residing in a group home setting, including: cooking, cleaning, assisting with daily living skills
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Researched and developed “best practices” that will ensure continuity and consistency of services at each of the nine group homes operated by Easter Seals
Volunteers of America of Indiana, Supportive Services for Veteran Families
June 2014 to July 2018
• Worked with Veterans and their families who were either homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless, to promote housing stability
• Developed comprehensive goal plans for each client/family and provided the necessary resources needed for them to actively work towards achieving their goals
• Collaborated with other community agencies for referrals for healthcare, employment, education, etc.
• Input case notes into a Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) database
• Prepared check requests for rent, utilities, and other financial needs for clients, and provided to the accounting department for check processing
• Certified in ASIST suicide prevention techniques
• Certified in SOAR (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery) to assist homeless Veterans with applying and getting approved for Social Security benefits
• Completed housing searches and spoke with landlords to advocate for my clients
• Served as secretary for the Homeless Services Council of Southwestern Indiana (HCSWI), as well as the secretary for both the Veteran's Committee and Steering Committee (both of which are sub-committees of HSCSWI)
• Assisted the Program Director with preparing case files for extensive audits from both the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as well as CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities)
• Volunteers of America of Indiana Mission Award Nominee, 2015
State of Indiana, Department of Child Services
October 2012 to June 2014
• Investigated reports of alleged child abuse and neglect.
• Ensured the safety and welfare of children by removing them from their parents' care, when necessary
• Prepared Court paperwork and presented the paperwork to a judge, under supervision of a staff attorney
• Was available to investigate reports of alleged child abuse outside of normal business hours and act appropriately to ensure the safety and welfare of the children
• Referred children and families to the appropriate services needed to promote stability and a safe environment for the children
• Completed visits with children and families in their homes, as well as in the community (schools, hospitals, etc)
• Utilized crisis intervention and de-escalation skills to promote safety for myself and for all others involved
Education
University of Southern Indiana
Currently pursuing MSW, graduation May 2020
Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society-President (current)
University of Southern Indiana
Graduated in December 2010 with my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology
Cumulative GPA: 3.99
Dean’s List, 4 years
Magna cum Laude
Signature School
Graduated May 2006
Core 40 Academic Honors and National Honor Society member
References
Jackie Smith (former supervisor, internship)
Vice President of Residential Services, EasterSeals Rehabilitation Center
621 S. Cullen Avenue
Evansville, IN 47715
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Dr. Amy Chan Hilton (current supervisor)
Director of the USI Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning
8600 University Blvd., UC East Room 2206
Evansville, IN 47712
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Darrin Coffey (colleague)
2556 N. Kentucky Avenue
Evansville, IN 47711
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Dr. Kathy Elpers (Phi Alpha faculty liaison)
University of Southern Indiana
8600 University Blvd.
Evansville, IN 47712
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