CHAD METZGER

RR 1 Box 31, Shobonier, Illinois 62885

615.559.6358
metz122003@yahoo.com

SOCIAL WORKER
Focus of Interest: Hospital Industry

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Social Work Minor in Psychology
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CARBONDALE, IL
Associate of Arts Degree (Dean’s List)
KASKASKIA COLLEGE, CENTRALIA, IL
Activity Director’s Course
PRESENTED BY OUTCOME SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, BREESE, IL

WORK HISTORY
HERITAGE WOODS OF MT. VERNON
MT. VERNON, IL
Volunteer (2010)
PRAIRIE LIVING AT CHAUTAUQUA CARBONDALE, IL
Social Work Internship (2008)
BOWEN SIGNS & DESIGNS, VANDALIA, IL
Sign Designer & Preparer (2008-2009)
METZGER MASONARY, SHOBONIER, IL
Hod Carrier (2001-2007)
STELLA D’ORO/NABISCO, ST. ELMO, IL
Factory Worker (1993-2000)

ACTIVITIES
Student Volunteer, Prairie Living at Chautauqua (Fall 2006)

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Proactive, personable, and detail-oriented professional with Bachelor’s Degree in So
cial Work and experience in performing client service and counseling procedures
in all facets of senior residential treatment. Demonstrate outstanding ability t
o work with community and diverse professional groups, with exceptional talent i
n establishing excellent rapport with individuals of all socio-economic levels.
Loyal, honest, and dedicated professional possessing exemplary reputation for pr
oviding quality volunteers to assist clients/families in experiencing life to th
e fullest.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Committed to providing direct counseling assistance and managing numerous social
worker job responsibilities:
- Provided health counseling to clients, one-on-one counseling, or group t
herapy implementation.
- Interviewed, diagnosed, and evaluated clients with problems through keen
observation.
- Developed treatment plans with clients as well as encouraged clients to
take an active part to self-treatment, which is the best approach to a successfu
l plan of action.
- Administered effective social service programs, including training progr
ams, reading skill classes, and nutrition education.
- Documented and maintained treatment records for each client accurately.
- Consulted with doctors, therapists, and medical professionals. Informed
other health care professionals regarding the nature of clients' social or psych
ological challenges to help them in administering treatment as well.
- Instructed clients' families during the treatment process. Counseled fam
ilies not only to help them, but also to strengthen the main support systems.
- Proactively participated and provided assistance to activities director
in planning, organizing, and facilitating recreational activities for seniors an
d senior residents.
- Efficiently facilitated recreational activities such as arts, crafts, bi
ngo, and other games.
- Coordinated with various events outside the facility, such as bowling, d
ining at local restaurants, as well as gardening.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Publisher)