Erika Barron Email & Phone Number

•Interning with an MSW to complete 600 hours for an internship to be able to graduate and obtain my Master’s Degree in Social Work•Interned with an MSW who was the Bereavement Coordinator, a Medical Social Worker, and the Volunteer Coordinator doing various things including: Filing, Addressing admit letters, birthday cards, sympathy cards, etc., and filling envelopes, Sitting in on visits with clients who are going through the grief process, Listening in on and making calls to bereaved clients, Sitting in on bi-weekly Interdisciplinary Team Meetings, making social work visits to patients on hospice, completing volunteer visits with patients who wanted a volunteer visit.

•Used image editing software to apply digital filters, make color enhancements, and improve image sharpness.•Printed photos out in 4x6 size to put them into display folder; prints 8x10 keychain size photos to place them in keyrings to sell to customers.

•Delivers and/or coordinates protective services involving neglected, abused, or exploited children; foster care; parent services; and/or adoptions.•Records initial and ongoing case activity, maintains case records, and prepares all required reports.•Interacts with law enforcement and juvenile officers, other public officials, and community organizations regarding family and children's issues.•Attended proceedings for reunification and permanent placement.•Helped families pursue program resources.

• Responsible for providing age-appropriate care which includes: o Feedingo Changing diaperso Maintaining a safe environmento Holding or sitting with children o Cheerfully interacting with children through stories, play time, and lessons that involved teaching the children about God and stories in the Bible

Branson, Mo

• Manage a caseload of clients • Maintain contact with each client as much as necessary to maintain mental health – from once per month to as often as three times per week • Help clients set individual goals and work toward accomplishing specific objectives• Teach and assist adult substance abuse clients how to access community resources conducive to ongoing sobriety• Teach, practice, and model healthy interpersonal skills, problem-solving, and relapse prevention skills

• Attentively watched and attended to the children while their parents, guardians, etc. listened to timeshare presentations

• Responsible for providing age-appropriate care which includes: o Feedingo Changing diaperso Escorting children to the bathroomo Maintaining a safe environmento Putting children down for napso Holding or sitting with children o Cheerfully interacting with children through games, stories, play time, and lessons that involved teaching the children about God and stories in the Bible

• Worked to complete 456 hours to graduate and obtain my Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work• Predominantly worked with the bereavement department doing various things including:o Filingo Addressing admit letters, birthday cards, etc., and filling envelopeso Sitting in on visits with clients who are going through the grief processo Listening in on calls to clients o Sitting in on Interdisciplinary Meetings as well as monthly Social Work meetings

• Responsible for serving the general public by selling event related tickets.• Responsible for cash management and compliance. • Operates a cash register and/or credit card equipment. • Responsible for customer service and general area cleaning. • Sells and processes ticket orders via telephone and over-the-counter. • Answers questions in response to inquiries about shows and events. • Assists with closing of the ticket office, including preparation and closing of my cash register drawer

• Interacted with children 5-12 daily (However, I was the lead counselor for the 5 and 6 year olds.• Played various games inside, out on the patio, and outside on the playground or soccer field• Field Trip Days to numerous places (Branson Zip Line, Silver Dollar City, Springfield Zoo, Ice Skating Rink, Tiger Sanctuary, etc.)• Engaged with children in activities like swimming, movie time, arts and crafts, games (ex: kickball, dodge ball, whiffle ball, capture the flag, etc.), lunch time, and snack time.Reference: Donnie Boennker, (417) 597-9569

Master'S Degree, Social Work

Bachelor'S Degree, Social Work