SHERITA CRAIG
Houston,TX
Summary
Compassionate Social Work Intern with relevant experience in providing emotional support and guidance to individuals in need. Strong skills in case management, crisis intervention, and the development of individualized care plans. Demonstrated impact through successful advocacy for clients' rights and needs, fostering positive change within community settings.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Work Intern
Cypress Creek Hospital
Houston, USA
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Conducted client assessments to identify needs and recommend tailored services for improved client outcomes.
- Facilitated support groups to foster peer interaction and enhance resource sharing among participants.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss cases, review progress, and collaboratively strategize effective interventions.
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Hope and Healing Counseling
Houston, USA
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Developed and implemented comprehensive treatment plans for counseling center operations.
- Conducted client interviews and intake services to develop comprehensive biopsychosocial evaluations.
- Executed interventions and educational services while completing demographic data entry for intake documentation.
Senior Advisor
U.S. Army
Houston, USA
10.1993 - 10.2014
- Led cross-functional teams to identify operational impacts and opportunities for improvements in recruiting operations.
- Streamlined processes to enhance efficiency and increase customer satisfaction.
- Managed personnel evaluation forms to assess performance, competencies, engagement, and development.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Houston
Houston, TX08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, TX08-2024
Associate of Applied Science - General Human Service
Lone Star College
Houston, TX05.2019
Skills
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Cultural competence
- Crisis intervention
- Complex problem solving
- Critical and creative thinking
- Community resource knowledge
- Client assessment
- Group facilitation
- Resource networking
- Records maintenance
- Life skills development
- Client advocacy
Certification
Global Leaders of Behavioral Health
Basic Chemical Dependency Counselor
Human Resources
Master Resiliency Trainer
Instructor/Developer Trainer
Basic Chemical Dependency Counselor
Human Resources
Master Resiliency Trainer
Instructor/Developer Trainer
Volunteer Experience
- The Beacon Homeless Services, Houston, TX, 08/21, Present
- Greater Faith Family and Friends Church, Tomball, TX, 06/15, Present
- Heidi Kozubal Animal Transports, United States, 07/15, Present
References
- Sharon Givens, Social Worker, Sarasota Department of Human Services, 941-661-3204, esmgivens@gmail.com
- Neal McMillan, Special Investigator, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 803-800-1194, nealmcm@gmail.com
- Chester Underwood, Supervisor, United States Army (R), (910) 354-4430, Maurice4771@aol.com
Professional Memberships
- The National Society of Leadership and Success, 2023
- Honor Society, 2021
- Phi Alpha Honor Society, 2023
- The Society for Collegiate Leadership and Achievement, 2022
- Tau Sigma National Honor Society, 2018
Timeline
Social Work Intern
Cypress Creek Hospital
08.2024 - 08.2025
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Hope and Healing Counseling
01.2019 - 08.2019
Senior Advisor
U.S. Army
10.1993 - 10.2014
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Houston
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Houston-Downtown
Associate of Applied Science - General Human Service
Lone Star College