1. Venetta MacBeth - LMSW
Bloomfield, CT ● (860) 242-0357 ● (860) 713-8487 ● venetta.macbeth@gmail.com
PROFILE
Hardworking, empathetic professional with experience providing support to individuals in crisis including: domestic
violence, sexual abuse, homeless, substance use disorder, and mental health issues. Additional involvement providing
support to people with developmental disabilities. Passionate advocate who testified at a legislative session against the
disablement of the Board of Education and Services for the Blind. Excellent interpersonal skills used to effectively
communicate with both clients and co-workers.
CORE SKILLS
 Case Notes
 Active Listening Skills
 Medication Monitoring
 Person Centered Approach
 Cultural Diversity
 Critical Thinking
 Knowledge of Current Best
Practices
 Sensitive Nature
EDUCATION
University of Connecticut, School of Social Work, West Hartford, CT 05/2015
Masters of Social Work
TRAINING & LICENSURE
License/ Training Issuing Agency Location Acquired
CT License # 002325 Connecticut Dept. of Public Health Hartford, CT 2015
Mental health First Aid for Adolescents National Council of Behavioral Heath Hartford, CT 2014
Managing Client Expectations National Association of Social Workers Webinar 2014
Developing Positive Emotional Habits Institute for Brain Potential Windsor, CT 2013
Active Threat Training University of Connecticut Hartford, CT 2013
EXPERIENCE
Companions and Homemakers, Hartford, CT 10/2014 – Present
Companion
 Offers in home support to an individual living alone
My Sister’s Place, Hartford, CT 09/2011 – 04/2013
Clinical Case Manager Intern
 Supported clients through the development of individual plans, supportive services, and by monitoring goal
achievements
 Responsible for evaluating clients including their current psychological difficulties, background history, and ethic &
cultural beliefs; prepared case notes and summary reports as needed
 Facilitated residential client tenant meetings, ensuring a cohesive and fair discussion
Oak Hill, Hartford, CT 10/2010 – 06/2011
Intern Social Worker
 Provided one-on-one and group treatment for individuals with developmental disabilities
 Engaged in role play, game play, empathy, sharing, guiding, listening, affirmation, acknowledgement, and positive
feedback with individuals to strengthen their interpersonal skills
 Participated in panel discussion to implement a new staff training program
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Diamonds & Pearls, Windsor, CT 07/2013 – Present
Volunteer Vice-Chair
 Instrumental in creating the organization from its inception including: the strategic planning, implementation, fund
raising, and community outreach
 Providing mentoring and supportive services to develop stability for at risk women and girls
 Obtained 501c-3 in May of 2014