Edith Anderson
Cleveland,Ohio
Summary
Social Worker with extensive experience in individual and group therapy for low-income populations, focusing on homelessness and mental health challenges. Proficient in creating tailored treatment plans and applying effective therapeutic techniques. Achievements include measurable improvements in client outcomes and enhanced collaboration within healthcare teams. Dedicated to delivering empathetic, trauma-informed care across diverse demographics.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
AOD and Problem Gambling Prevention Specialist
Recovery Resources
Cleveland, Ohio
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided prevention services to Cleveland Metropolitan Schools, community centers, churches and libraries in Cuyahoga County
- Provided coordinated care with teachers and community partners to implement successful prevention programs
- Provided behavioral modification- met one on one with students to discuss emotions
- Created lesson plans and activities for children based off of prevention programming
- Outreached and distributed information in the community about prevention programs, mental health, SUD, and problem gambling
Clerk- Brooklyn Branch
Cuyahoga County Public Library
Cleveland, Ohio
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted patrons in checking out materials
- Provided guidance to patrons on how to use copy and fax machines
- Unpacked and organized library materials from different library systems
- Utilized past experience in the social service field by providing Reference staff with community resources for patrons
Summer Program and Youth Coordinator
St. Paul's Community Church
Cleveland, Ohio
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Coordinated and orchestrated summer program with Center for Arts Inspired Learning for adolescents
- Supervised on-site activities at the church
- Completed all necessary documentation for programming
- Provided behavior interventions and redirection with campers when necessary
HIV Outreach Tester
Recovery Resources
Cleveland, Ohio
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Tested individuals in Cuyahoga County for HIV
- Educated individuals on HIV, sex, and Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Provided HIV 101 to students, adults, and teenagers in various communities
- Connected to community members to discuss implementing testing in their place of work
- Completed necessary documentation
Page- Brooklyn Branch
Cuyahoga County Public Library
Cleveland, Ohio
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Organized books in alphabetical order and in Dewey Decimal System order
- Returned books to their proper location and ensured the library was clean and organized
- Directed patrons to the appropriate staff for assistance
Permanent Supportive Housing Case Manager
FrontLine Service
Cleveland, Ohio
11.2016 - 10.2018
- Assisted adults coming out of chronic homelessness, transition into Permanent Supportive Housing
- Developed Individual Service Plans to assist clients in navigating their mental health illnesses and substance use issues
- Assisted clients in navigating the welfare system by helping them apply for food stamps and Social Security
- Organized and performed coordinated care meetings between FrontLine Service partnerships such as Care Alliance Health Center as well as outside community resources/social service agencies
- Assisted clients in accessing and interacting with community supports, such as health care, counseling services, the judicial system, and LGBTQ services
Au Pair
Child Care
Goodna, Australia
05.2016 - 11.2016
- Responsible for the care of a newborn and 2 year old
- Provided emotional support and education for the mother who experienced Post Natal Depression after her first child
- Assisted with household chores/tasks such as laundry, cleaning and cooking for the family
Youth Counselor
Bellefaire Jewish Children’s Bureau
Shaker Heights, Ohio
06.2015 - 04.2016
- Assisted clients with autism in completing daily schedules in residential treatment
- Taught independent living skills by creating specialized learning curriculums
- Helped build social-emotional learning skills
City Year Corps Member
Americorps: City Year Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Tutored and mentored ninth graders in one of Cleveland’s inner city public schools
- Assisted students with their school attendance, behavior and coursework
- Held weekly social-emotional skill building groups
- Built rapport with students and their families by keeping in weekly contact
- Civic Engagement Coordinator- created and orchestrated events for the community and the school for Martin Luther King Day of Service on MLK Day
- Opened an Art Gallery in the school featuring students’ art work
- Attended court dates to serve as an advocate for students
Therapist
ARC Psychiatry
Westlake, Ohio
- Provided therapy to individuals, families, and couples
- Completed documentation for billing purposes
- Provided care coordination with other providers
- Utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution- Focused Therapy
- Worked with people struggling with addiction, Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Schizophrenia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Personality Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and grief related issues
Critical Time Intervention Specialist- Outreach Team
FrontLine Service
Cleveland, Ohio
- Outreached clients at campsites and shelters who were transitioning into housing
- Educated clients on how to interact with those in the community and rehabilitated them back into society
- Responsible for monitoring client’s substance use as well as mental illnesses and provided services/linkages as needed
- Advocated for clients housing needs by coordinating care between clients, Eden Property Management and housing case managers
Education
Masters of Social Work - Applied Social Science
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies, Sociology
The College of Wooster
Wooster, Ohio01.2014
Skills
- Conflict resolution and active listening
- Team collaboration
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Psychoeducation
- Family therapy and individual sessions
- Treatment planning
- Disorder diagnosis and documentation
- Behavior modification
- Multicultural competence
- Effective communication
- Suicide prevention
- Therapeutic intervention
- Substance abuse treatment
Accomplishments
- Teaching and Research Assistant in undergraduate
- Recipient of the Digital Independent Study Award at The College of Wooster
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
AOD and Problem Gambling Prevention Specialist
Recovery Resources
06.2021 - 06.2023
Summer Program and Youth Coordinator
St. Paul's Community Church
03.2020 - 08.2020
Clerk- Brooklyn Branch
Cuyahoga County Public Library
02.2020 - 06.2021
HIV Outreach Tester
Recovery Resources
10.2018 - 03.2020
Page- Brooklyn Branch
Cuyahoga County Public Library
10.2018 - 06.2019
Permanent Supportive Housing Case Manager
FrontLine Service
11.2016 - 10.2018
Au Pair
Child Care
05.2016 - 11.2016
Youth Counselor
Bellefaire Jewish Children’s Bureau
06.2015 - 04.2016
City Year Corps Member
Americorps: City Year Cleveland
01.2014 - 01.2015
Therapist
ARC Psychiatry
Critical Time Intervention Specialist- Outreach Team
FrontLine Service
Masters of Social Work - Applied Social Science
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Arts - Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies, Sociology
The College of Wooster
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