Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

PAYTON WOODY

Lawrence,Kansas

Summary

Social Work graduate and Criminal Justice student combining a person-centered, advocacy-focused background with developing knowledge of the justice system. Experienced in direct client support, community outreach, resource referrals, housing assistance, documentation, and data collection. Brings strong communication, conflict resolution, organization, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills to human services and criminal justice settings.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavioral Health Mentor Intern

Center for Supportive Communities
Lawrence, KS
08.2026 - Current
  • Support adolescents and families through mentoring focused on school engagement, attendance, and positive development.
  • Collaborate with schools, families, and court-system partners to support youth experiencing truancy-related concerns.
  • Build supportive relationships with youth while gaining supervised experience in community-based behavioral health services.

Social Work Intern

Kansas Statewide Homeless Coalition
Lawrence, KS
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Conducted direct outreach and collected demographic and housing data for the annual HUD Point-in-Time (PIT) Count.
  • Assessed eligibility for housing assistance and connected clients with appropriate community resources and referrals.
  • Documented client interactions and maintained accurate case records in case management software in accordance with agency standards.
  • Supported housing-focused services through client communication, data review, resource coordination, and follow-up.

Server

Johnnys Tavern
Lawrence, KS
06.2024 - Current
  • Communicate effectively with customers and coworkers while resolving concerns in a fast-paced environment.
  • Manage competing priorities and multiple tables while maintaining accuracy, organization, and timely service.
  • Collaborate with a diverse team to solve service issues and support efficient daily operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
05-2027

Bachelor of Social Work -

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
05-2025

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Pratt Community College
Pratt, KS
05-2023

Skills

  • Professional Communication Community Outreach Client Advocacy Resource Referrals Case Documentation Conflict Resolution Team Collaboration Multitasking & Organization Creative Problem Solving

Timeline

Behavioral Health Mentor Intern

Center for Supportive Communities
08.2026 - Current

Social Work Intern

Kansas Statewide Homeless Coalition
08.2024 - 05.2025

Server

Johnnys Tavern
06.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

University of Kansas

Bachelor of Social Work -

University of Kansas

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Pratt Community College
PAYTON WOODY