Beth Kania is seeking a social work position and has over 15 years of experience working in healthcare and social services. She has a Bachelor's degree in psychology from Ferris State University and a Master's in Social Work from Western Michigan University. Kania has worked in various roles including as a social work intern, rehabilitation technician, and health unit coordinator. She has extensive experience providing direct client services and crisis intervention. Kania is certified in several areas including basic life support and managing aggression.

1. BETH KANIA
1074 Mount Royal Drive, Apt. 3A, Kalamazoo, MI, 49009; Cell Phone: (586) 306-8148;
E-mail: Bethkania@yahoo.com
Skills and Accomplishments
 Demonstrated ability toworkwith clients to reduce daily stressors that can causebehavioral
issues, and to resolve such issues as they arise.
 Experienced in workingwith a variety of healthcareproviders and agencies regardingclient care,
including insuranceagencies, doctors, pharmacists, and caseworkers.
 Certified in Basic Life Support
 Certified in Satori Alternatives toManaging Aggression (SAMA).
 Trained in eCare electronic medical records.
Employment Experience
Choices for Change Counseling Agency, 218 West Walnut Street, Kalamazoo, MI
49007 (269) 344-7997
Social Work Intern/ Therapist (8/2015-current)
-- Provides direct clinical services including individual, couples, and group psychotherapy.
-- Provides crisis intervention services.
-- Provide psychotherapy for substanceabuse,behavior modification,mental health disorders, and
couple’s counseling.
-- Attend monthly Women’s Therapist Networkmeetings.
-- Attend weekly supervision with internship supervisorand on-staffpsychiatrist.
-- Attend Individual Education Plans at schools.
-- Understand and utilizetreatment modalities specific to each client.
Ministry with Community, 440 N. Church Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007 (269) 343-6073
Social Work Intern (09/2014- 4/2015)
-- Workdirectly with law enforcement, case workers,social workers,and other non-profit
organizations.
-- Greet members with welcoming tone.
-- Inquire how the member is feeling and doing.
-- Actively listen to member issues and address the amount of intervention needed.
-- Assist member with their requests for clothing or food referrals.
-- Assist members with makingappointments and managing their cases with Social Security and the
Department of Human Services.
-- Apply problem solving techniques in order to meet member’s need.
-- Defuse any angry outbursts and help the member refocus on what they requirefrom our services.
-- Assist members with fillingout forms and with prescription payments.
-- Document every member interaction intoan online database.

2. Hope Network Neuro Rehabilitation, 5990 Venture Park Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(855) 407-7575
Rehabilitation Technician (8/2014-current)
-- Understand recipient rights and be able to identify and report cases of abuse and/or neglect.
-- Knowledgeable of and successfully implements a Person Centered Approach for each consumer
served.
-- Recognize communication as a core function of support and use person first language and effective
communication skills to establish a collaborativetherapeutic relationship with theconsumer served
and professional relationships with theconsumer's social support networkand any external
stakeholders.
-- Basic Life Support certification.
-- Promotethe health and wellness of each consumer served in theareas of physical,spiritual,
emotional, and social well-being,including, but not limited to: nutrition,medication administration,
basic first aid/emergency response, leisuretime management, access to recreation activities of
interest,meeting spiritual needs and social relationships.
-- Understand theformal and informal assessment practices in order torespond to the medical,
behavioral,leisureand/or careneeds, desires and interests of the consumer. Assist with information
gatheringrelated to Consumer Outcome Measures and reports any medical, behavioral,social or
cognitiveconcerns to the appropriateteam member.
-- Collaboratewith theconsumer and treatment team tomatch specific physical/cognitive
and/or behavioral supports and interventions totheunique ADL needs of the individual consumer
(i.e. hygiene, toileting, feeding, mobility,money management,use of adaptiveequipment, etc.)
-- Demonstrate knowledge of and skill in the implementation of specialized plans and techniques as
indicated by the consumer need or directed by a medical, behavioral or clinical team.
-- Knowledgeable of crisis prevention,intervention and resolution techniques and is able to
demonstrateand match techniques to particular circumstances (i.e. SAMA, de-escalation techniques,
etc.)
-- Document routineand any unexpected/unusual incidents, related to consumer care, by following the
procedures/requirements as directed by the appropriateHope NetworkService Line (i.e. daily
communication logs, Accuflow, Medication log, required eCare documentation,outcome data sheets,
incident reports,resident fund ledgers, behavioral trackingsheets,etc.)
Supportive Living Services, 660 Colony Drive, Troy, MI, 48083 (248) 327-6382
Rehabilitation Associate (2003-March 31, 2014)
-- Undertake a variety of responsibilities tocarefor clients with traumatic brain injuries.
-- Routinely work with clients toprevent daily stressors from causingbehavioral outbursts,and
defusing such outbursts ifthey occur.
-- Work with clients’case workers, doctors, pharmacists,insurancecompanies,and guardians to
resolve issues as they arise. Maintain communications with healthcareproviders tohelp ensure the
best possible treatment plan for each client.
-- Take inventory of cleaning and paper supplies for clients.
-- Clean client apartments when they wereunableto; vacuum, sweep, mop, dust, move furniture.

3. -- Also monitor client medications to ensure that effective dosing is maintained,and accompany clients
to appointments with healthcareproviders.
-- Encourage client participation in group activities tohelp them develop social skills, and assist with
routinedaily tasks.
-- Document every twohours on client’s behavior and mood and any other information relevant to
client at that time.
St. John Macomb Hospital, 11800 E. 12 Mile Rd. Warren, MI 48093(586) 573-5000
Health Unit Coordinator (2002-2003)
-- Receiving new patients.
-- Collecting medical records and doctors’ orders from patient’s charts.
-- Ordering supplies for the floor.
-- Coordinatingpatient schedules for tests or treatments.
-- Enter doctors’ orders into the computer for every patient along with lab workthat needs to be tested.
-- Preparingforms for admission and discharge.
-- Keep nurses’ station clean and clutter free.
-- Direct patient family members whereto go to enter or exit hospital.
Patient Care Technician (2000-2002)
-- Perform or assist thepatient/client in completionof personal hygiene needs which include: bathing,
skin care, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene and toiletingneeds.
-- Monitor vital signs and reports any deviation from normal valuesto a Nurseor designee in a timely
manner.
-- Assist in maintenanceof a healthful and safeenvironment.
-- Serve nutritious meals as prepared to patient/clientas needed.
-- Assist the patient/client with ambulation/transfers.
-- Perform or assist patient/client with certaintreatments and/or medications which areself
administered,ordered by the physician,approvedand supervised by a nurse, and allowed by state
law.
-- Attempt topromote thepatient/client’s mental alertness through involvement in activities.Observes
and reports any changes in the patient/client's physical,mental,oremotional condition or home
situation to a nurseor designee in a timely manner.
-- Attend mandatory in-serviceeducation programs as required by theagency.
-- Participate in patient/client careconferences asrequested.
-- Complete required documentation and submits it totheagency in a timely manner.
-- Make surepatient/client has a clean room along with clean bedding and clothing.
Education
Western Michigan University,Kalamazoo,MI
MSW (May, 2016)
Ferris StateUniversity,Big Rapids, MI
BSc, psychology (May, 2014)

4. Also completed undergraduate courseworkat Baker College of Clinton Township and Macomb
County Community College.
Warren Woods-Tower High School, Warren,MI
Diploma (2000)
Professional Associations/Activities
Student Psychology Association,Ferris State University,Big Rapids,MI
National Organization for Women, (President, Spring/2014) Ferris StateUniversity,Big Rapids, MI
Meals on Wheels volunteer,Detroit, MI
National Association of Social Workers (2014-current)