Through education I have been able to get something better than being a home care assistant, which at the time I did and still appreciate because it led me where I'm am today.

1. Sileah Grant
147 Norway Avenue |Staten Island NY,
Home: 718.524.8598|Cell: 347.777.0345| |Slhgran7@Gmail.com
Objective
To work with a company whose goals and professional services I can help accomplish, providing Social
Service needs while meeting quality standards for services and professional accomplishment.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Unparalleled capacities working as Social Service Representative, using strong insightful communication skills
appropriate for interventions. Having the ability to create and employ strategies for building up resourceful
activities in diverse areas of service.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
ResCare Jobs Plus Work Force- Community Coach: Staten Island New York-Current
Keep records or prepare reports for owner or management concerning visits with clients. Submit reports
and review reports or problems with superior.
Interview individuals or family members to compile information on social, educational, criminal,
institutional, or drug history. Provide information or refer individuals to public or private agencies or
community services for assistance.
Visit individuals in homes or to attend group meetings to provide information on agency services,
requirements, or procedures. Advise clients regarding food stamps, child care, food, money
management, or housing. Consult with supervisor concerning programs for individual families.
New York Community for Change- Canvasser: Brooklyn, New York 2011-2011
Canvassing within the five boroughs of New York City, bringing awareness in support of change and
social justice, advocating that every family has access to quality schools, affordable housing, good
jobs and physical and mental health care.
Using direct action in collecting signatures in support of legislative advocacy, and community
organization.
Fundraising through neighborhood chapters within the communities we served.
YMCA of Greater New York - Group Counselor Staten Island, New York2008-2009
Conducted chemical dependency program sessions, conferred with customer by telephone or in
person, extracting or providing information about products and services,
Recorded details or complaints, made referrals to other departments for support.
Linked patients and family to appropriate community and educational resources including but not
limited to, health, financial assistance, transportation, support groups, mentoring youth, and other
community services.
Camelot Counseling Center – Group Counselor Staten Island, NY 2006 – 2006
Counseled, completed and maintained accurate records and reports regarding customers histories,
services provided, and other required information.
Advocated on behalf of customers with mental health professionals, such as supervisors doctors,
nurses, or social workers.
Reviewed and evaluated customers progress in relation to unresolved issues, promoting goals
described by customers’ narrative.
Instructed adolescent, and adults individually and in group sessions to help overcome dependencies,
make adjustments to life, or behavior changes.
Community Health Action - Substance Abuse Counselor 2005 –2005
Interviewed clients, in accordance with policy and procedure, to determine their suitability for
participation in a specific program.
Developed an assessment, in accordance with treatment planning according to departmental
procedure and regulatory requirements.
Assessed clients degree of drug dependency including collecting and analyzing urine samples
Implemented aftercare programs for clients who were being discharged from treatment.

2. ASSOCIATIONS:
Community College Fellowship
Correctional Association
EDUCATION:
Kaplan University-Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology/Substance Abuse – 169 credits
GPA 3.38/4.0 President and Deans Honors List
Advocacy and Leadership Certificate (Correctional Association)
CUCS: Certificate in HIV/STD Education and Prevention
Hannac: Customer Service Representative Certificate of Merit
SKILLS:
Basic computer skills: Microsoft Office Word, Typing 35-47 WPM, Excel and Power Point