Sharif Walker Resume
no image
Sharif Walker Resume

Sharif Walker
117 Rubens Circle
Martinsburg, WV, 25403
------------
------------

Career Objective: To provide social services to enhance the quality of life for families and children

Education: LMSW in the State of Maryland

Howard University, Washington D.C
MSW Social Work
Master�s Degree, Social Work, 08/15-12/17

Marshall University, Huntington, WV
BSW Social Work
Bachelor�s Degree, Social Work, 08/13-05/15

Social Work Experience

11/18-Current Community Counseling & Mentoring Services, Largo MD/School Based Therapist
Duties

? Provides direct mental health services to include psychosocial assessment, individual/family therapy, to assigned clients

? Conducts classroom observations to assess problematic behaviors and other areas of concern

? Coordinates with teachers to assist with implementation of interventions that address challenging behaviors in the classroom

10/17-Current Clearview Communities LLC, Frederick MD/Recovery Coach
Duties
? Acquiring an in-depth knowledge of each resident�s Individual Treatment Plan in order to build on the relationships being developed in the community setting, enabling both resident and staff to be able to move forward together more successfully.
? This is a �hands-on� role; the RC works with, dines with, walks with, recreates with and talks with the resident in a manner that demonstrates his or her belief in and respect for both the successes and hopes of the resident as well as for his or her occasional despair and inabilities to meet challenges.
? The RC will encourage empowerment when communicating with residents, a sense of person-centered planning and self-determination; recognizes and encourages the resident to be a partner in their treatment and recovery.
? Uses motivational interviewing as a tool to promote residents� involvement in their treatment and recovery.
9/16-06/17 Phillips School, Laurel MD/MSW Intern
Howard University School of Social Work Gradate program
Duties

? Provides individual and group counseling to assigned students in accordance with students Individualized Education Plans and daily requirements.
? Writes reports and other documentation associated with the position in an inclusive articulate manner in accordance with policies and procedures.
? Portrays professional communication skills with student, families and staff in a clear, skillful and well-informed manner.
9/15-04/16 Columbia Learning International Ministries, Washington D.C/MSW Intern
Howard University School of Social Work Gradate program
Duties
? Provides individual and group counseling to assigned residents.
? Writes reports and other documentation associated with the position in an inclusive articulate manner in accordance with policies and procedures.
? Portrays professional communication skills with residents, families and staff in a clear, skillful and well-informed manner.
08/14-12/14 Goodwill Family Services, Huntington, WV/BSW Intern
Duties:
? Helped students adjust to the Work Adjustment Program
? Connected with and helped children with their homework
? Provides group counseling to assigned clients

01/14-05/14 Harmony House, Huntington, WV/BSW Intern
Duties:
? Evaluated resident�s basic needs
? Helped residents apply for employment
? Assisted with daily tasks


Employment Experience

10/17-6/18 Americorp, The Education Alliance- Business and Community for Public Schools, Jefferson County WV/Mentor

Duties:

� Improve students attendance, behavior, and course completion

� Developed and Implemented strategies that will help students succeed in school

� Mentor Middle School Students

8/16-6/17 Howard University Bethune Annex Dorms, Washington D.C./Graduate Assistant

Duties:

� Supervise resident assistants

� Turn in weekly and monthly paperwork

� Attend meetings

� Participated in on-call shifts during the weekend


5/16-8/16 Boys & Girls Club of the Eastern Panhandle, Martinsburg WV/ Vista

Duties:

� Facilitated and Created multiple exercise activates for pre-teens, teens and young adults

� Conducted mentoring when needed, promote life skills, challenged teens dedication, facilitated team work during multiple activities, Worked with urban inner city population in high drug addiction population

Volunteer Services

11/14-05/15 American Dream Movement, Huntington, WV
The American Dream Movement is a youth program for African American
male students (8th grade to 12 grade).
Duties
? Monitored the student�s
? Helped with the discussions and activates for the students
02/22/13-04/10/14-04/23/15 Future Investment Day at Marshall University, Huntington, WV
Eighth grade students attended the event at Marshall University to
learn about the importance of college and the steps it takes to
prepare for college.
Duties:
? Led a campus tour
? Escorted the student�s to their event sessions
? Helped with a Q&A session

11/07/14 Multicultural Students Weekend at Marshall University, Huntington, WV

High school minority students who are juniors and seniors attend this
event to celebrate their academic excellence in the classroom.

Duties:

? Led a campus tour

? Helped with a Q&A session

12/13/13 Gift to Remember in December, Huntington, WV

Wooden desk caddies were designed, cut, assembled, and painted,
in order to be given as gifts to all of the students of Huntington
Middle School.

Duties:

? Helped assembled and painted the desk caddies

Sharif Walker
117 Rubens Circle
Martinsburg, WV, 25403
------------
------------

References
1. Community Counseling Mentoring Services: Phillip Williams,Co-Worker,------------

2. Clearview Communities LLC: Aaron Vander Meer, Supervisor,------------

3. Columbia Learning International Ministries: Marie Garner, Supervisor:------------

4. Phillips School: Dana Bell-Supervisor:------------