Social Worker Resume Samples
The average job receives hundreds of resumes for a single opening—so it’s up to you to grab the reader’s attention from the start! Review our social work resume samples below for suggested phrasing, structure, and content when you apply to an internship or entry-level job. Remember that the examples below are meant as guides only. Your resume needs to reflect your value-add for the specific role to which you’re applying. Use a format that speaks to you, and include your unique academic and professional achievements.
Social Work Internship Resume Sample
Michael Conrad
100 Home Street • Somewhere, ME 00000
555.555.5555 • Username@Email.com
EDUCATION
Portland State College Portland, ME
Bachelor’s, Social Work & Psychology, 2021 (Anticipated)
Burlington Community College Burlington, VT
Associate’s, Mental Health & Substance Abuse Counseling, 2017
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Substance Abuse Counselor with certifications in Tobacco and Chemical Dependence Interventions (2020), First Aid (2017), and CPR (2017).
- Skilled in patient advocacy and assessment, with experience coordinating patient treatment and healthcare needs with staff, medical facilities, and families.
- Facilitate communications between patients, physicians, and discharge planners. Knowledgeable about HIPAA regulations.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Direct Care Aide, All-Care Nursing Facility
Portland, ME, 2019–Present
- Created Excel-based database to better manage intake, treatment, and discharge records, providing physicians with encrypted 24/7 access to patient records.
- Conduct assessments, plan and implement facility’s drug-prevention outreach programs, counsel patients battling alcoholism, and connect patients with open AA or NA meetings.
Resident Advisor, Portland College
Portland, ME, 2018–Present
- Demonstrate leadership, strong communication skills, and empathy by supporting students academically and emotionally.
- Foster a sense of community, assist in crises, and refer students to appropriate services as needed.
Care Coordinator/Volunteer, Maplewood Retirement Facility
Burlington, VT, 2017–2018
- Conduct assessments, plan and implement drug-free activities, and refer patients to NA or AA meetings.
- Coordinate with staff and support services to address patients’ healthcare needs.
- Facilitate proper housing for patients; refer patients to appropriate social services for financial assistance.
Entry-Level Social Worker Resume Sample
Michael Conrad
100 Home Street • Somewhere, ME 00000
555.555.5555 • Username@Email.com
EDUCATION
Portland State College Portland, ME
Bachelor’s, Social Work & Psychology, 2020 (Anticipated)
Burlington Community College Burlington, VT
Associate’s, Mental Health & Substance Abuse Counseling, 2017
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Substance Abuse Counselor with CASAC-T Certification. Additional certifications in Child Abuse & Maltreatment, Tobacco and Chemical Dependence Interventions, First Aid (2017), and CPR (2016).
- Skilled in patient advocacy and assessment, with experience coordinating patient treatment and healthcare needs with staff, medical facilities, and families.
- Adept at crisis intervention counseling for individuals and groups.
- Facilitate communications between patients, physicians, and discharge planners. Trained in/knowledgeable of HIPAA regulations.
PROFESSIONAL AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Direct Care Aide, All-Care Nursing Facility
Portland, ME, 2017–Present
- Created Excel-based database to better manage intake, treatment, and discharge records, providing physicians with encrypted 24/7 access to patient records.
- Conduct assessments, plan and implement facility’s drug-prevention outreach programs, counsel patients battling alcoholism, and connect patients with open AA or NA meetings.
Resident Advisor, Portland State College
Portland, ME, 2018–Present
- Demonstrate leadership, strong communication skills, and empathy by supporting students academically and emotionally.
- Foster a sense of community, assist in crises, and refer students to appropriate services as needed.
Care Coordinator/Volunteer, Maplewood Retirement Facility
Burlington, VT, 2016–2017
- Conduct assessments, plan and implement drug-free activities, and refer patients to NA or AA meetings.
- Coordinate with staff and support services to address patients’ healthcare needs.
- Facilitate proper housing for patients; refer patients to appropriate social services for financial assistance.
