Franchesca Bertha
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated recent graduate with a Master’s degree in Social Work seeking to leverage academic foundation and internship experience to provide support and advocacy for individuals and communities in need. Eager to apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills in case management, counseling, and community outreach to contribute to positive social change and enhance the well-being of diverse populations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker Intern
YMCA- Youth Safety and Violence Prevention Program
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Essential in working one-on-one with young people who have been affected by violence, offering them case management, mentoring, and advocacy
- Utilized strengthening trauma-informed practices to support youth in group and individual settings
- Identify and recruit youth with a history of trauma for YSVP programming
- Developed positive relationships with youth, provided relationship-building activities, and programming
- Lead peace circles and curriculum-guided group sessions
- Provide structured recreational activities using YMCA facilities
- Provided group- cognitive behavioral therapy to treat anxiety disorder among seven IB- students at Bennito Juarez High School
Gareda Home Care Services
07.2021 - 11.2023
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene tasks, observed vital signs, monitored meal preparation, conducted light housekeeping, conducted routine health assessment, client dressing, and performed outside work as needed.
Independent Service Coordinator Intern
Community Service Options Inc
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Provided Independent Service Coordination through activities which promote service accessibility and continuity of care, and seeks to maximize an individual's potential for independence, productivity and community integration
- Ensured the completion of comprehensive assessments, development and implementation of an individual's Personal Plan, linkages to support services, and provision of ongoing service monitoring and advocacy
Community Care System Inc
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Coordinated care for older adults
- Provided virtual intake, visits, needs assessments, and referral and linkages to assist the client with their activities of daily living
Education
B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies - Minor in Social Work
Governors State University
Masters of Social Work -
Chicago State University
Skills
- Child Welfare
- Case Management
- Self-care strategies
- Individual Counseling
- Empathy Development
- Social Services
- Professional ethics
Certification
- CWEL
- CANS
- CREAP
Timeline
Social Worker Intern
YMCA- Youth Safety and Violence Prevention Program
09.2023 - 04.2024
Independent Service Coordinator Intern
Community Service Options Inc
08.2022 - 04.2023
Gareda Home Care Services
07.2021 - 11.2023
Community Care System Inc
10.2020 - 08.2021
B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies - Minor in Social Work
Governors State University
Masters of Social Work -
Chicago State University
- CWEL
- CANS
- CREAP
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