1. ELIZABETH RUHF
1801 E. Girard Pl. Apt. 260
Englewood, Colorado 80113
Telephone: (517)-917-8449
curyloel0913@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE: I am a compassionate and empathetic individual who loves helping others. I strive to work in a social work
setting, and I have a deep passion for helping the homeless and at-risk youth..
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Eligibility Specialist, Golden, Colorado
Completed trainings and received certificates for Medicaid, Adult Financial, Food Assistance, and Colorado Works.
Utilized interviewing skills, crisis intervention, and behavioral management.
Managed cases for clients in crisis, in homeless situations, and those that were below the federal poverty level.
Director at Pretty Lake Vacation Camp, Portage, Michigan
Organized team building exercises, facilitated group meetings, and created daily activities and schedules.
Responded to 12 direct reports and oversaw 36 campers during their weeklong overnight stays.
Counseled at-risk teens, created behavioral plans, and provided crisis intervention.
Family Advocate at Head Start Preschool, Lansing, Michigan
Conducted home visits, utilized interview skills, and provided a strength-based environment .
Researched programming and funding resources for specific clients needs and created follow-up plans.
Supported young children in learning how to build positive relationships and other cognitive development skills.
EDUCATION
2009-2013 Bachelors in Social Work, specialization in Child, Youth, and Families Michigan State University
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2014-present Eligibility Specialist Jefferson County Human Services Golden, Colorado
2014-2014 Director Pretty Lake Vacation Camp Portage, Michigan
2013-2014 Teacher Head Start Preschool Lansing, Michigan
2013-2013 Research Assistant Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan
2012-2013 Family Advocate Head Start Preschool Lansing, Michigan

2. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
August 2014-present Mosaic Church Denver, Colorado
October 2013 Ele’s Place Lansing, Michigan
July 2013 Camp Counselor at Camp Courage Howell, Michigan
March 2013 International Engagement in Mexico Oaxaca, Mexico
January-April 2013 Counter-recruiter with the Peace Education Center East Lansing, Michigan
April 2012 Haven House East Lansing, Michigan
January-April 2012 Lutheran Social Services Lansing, Michigan
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Below is my LINKEDIN profile. This website contains a more in-depth explanation of the experiences that have been listed
above. Thank you for your consideration.
https://www.linkedin.com/pub/elizabeth-ruhf/80/757/346