Adjustment Counselor Resume

Adjustment counselors are also called “School Social Workers,” whose job is to help children under the juvenile justice system to get back to the public school system. They work with children who have history of substance abuse, behavioral disorders, learning disabilities, and domestic violence. Working with such children require a mountain-like patience, strong knowledge of psychology, and ability to counsel, motivate, and get adjusted with the society.

If you love working with the underprivileged section of the society, have the passion to bring positive changes in the lives of downtrodden people, and help them get accepted by the community, then obtain necessary education, certification, and license and apply changing this sample resume.

Adjustment Counselor Resume Example

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Elvin J. Stover
3281 Broaddus Avenue
Madisonville, KY 42431
Phone: 270-207-4050
Email: ejstover@example.com

Career Objective:

Interested in working as an adjustment counselor with "Jolly Public Schools," and help children suffering with substance abuse, learning disabilities, and behavioral disorders take up education and earn respect in their lives.

Summary of Skills:

• Experience working with elementary and high school-aged students
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Skilled in handling juvenile justice system formalities and helping students access education
• Ability to counsel, motivate, and mentor students individually and in a group
• Strong passion and interest for brining positive changes in students' lives
• Committed for development and success of underprivileged on both academic and profession fronts

Work Experience:

Adjustment Counselor
St. George High School, Madisonville, KY
October 2014 - Present

• Planning, organizing, and conducting counseling program for children languishing in juvenile jails
• Developing and implementing educational program according to individual needs of students
• Conducting and monitoring group activities for students to develop social skills
• Working with parents, teachers, and administrators to enhance academic, professional, and social skills in students
• Identifying and eliminating barriers hampering mental and physical growth of children
• Communicating frankly and openly with students and helping them express themselves
• Counseling students suffering with substance and other types of abuse

Assistant School Adjustment Counselor
Regal Elementary School, Madisonville, KY
February 2013 - September 2014

• Assisted students in accessing and enjoying basic facilities needed for pursuing studies
• Researched and found sponsors for contributing towards clothing, study materials, medical services, and eye glasses for students
• Planned and worked out on educational programs for students and improved school's results
• Evaluated skills and interests, and enrolled students in proper learning programs
• Liaised between the management, parents, students, and the community for administering importance of and completing education
• Created special curriculum for students facing learning disabilities and tracked their progress
• Organized several learning and edutainment activities for students

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
  ABC University, Madisonville, KY
  2012

Reference:

On request.