Lance Gonzales
532, Vermont Street
Fairbanks, AK, 53544
(563) 555 6552

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Looking forward to a position in the challenging field of counseling to offer my vast experience and opportunity for further growth.

SUMMARY OF WORK DONE

• Vast experience in evaluating cases, preparing treatment plan, coordinating different service groups in solving cases, work in collaboration with health professional to treat clienteles.
• Expert in carrying out enrollment of capable parents, evaluating home studies, and placing the minorities in families and keeping track of their situation.
• Have broad idea about of formulation of legislative documents.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Accomplished training from Department of Social Services.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Cum Laude Graduate

University Of Alaska Fairbanks, AK
Master in Counseling, 1989

University Of Alaska Southeast, AK
Bachelor of Arts (Major: Sociology, Minor: Criminal Justice), 1987

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Residential Counselor
Alaska Mental Health Services, Fairbanks, AK
Duties performed:

• Communicated with health professionals to treat the psychologically bothered young ones.
• Helped clients with survival skills required when changing from residential to independent living.
• Organized different service groups like psychological, social and academic for the needy clientele.

Agency Recruitment Specialist, 1989 to 1990
Alaska Center For Resource Families, Fairbanks, AK
Duties performed:

• Worked extensively for various communities.
• Conducted presentations to outreach for the enrollment of potential parents for minority children.
• Carried out home studies of probable parents to find out applicable for program.
• Located the minor children with new families and kept track of the situation.

Social Worker, 1988 to 1989
Alaska Family Services Inc., Big Lake, AK
Duties performed:

• Evaluating client cases and preparing treatment plan for it.
• Had conversations with court authorities to treat the cases.
• Worked as child advocate in court dealings and present complete evidences.
• Located minor children in foster homes and provided quality services to them.

CERTIFICATION/MEMBERSHIP

National Certified Counselor

Member of The Australian Counseling Association
Member of Australian Institute of Professional Counselors