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- Committed to improving personal fitness through regular participation in bodybuilding
John Francis Jr.
Athens,GA
Summary
Master of Social Work student passionate about policy intervention and community mental health. Dedicated to advancing equitable systems and empowering marginalized communities through research-informed advocacy and direct support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional - Community Support Individual (CSI)
Social Empowerment Center
09.2024 - Current
- Provided in-home and community-based behavioral and coping skills support to children and adolescents with trauma histories.
- Taught and reinforced skills in emotional identification, regulation, impulse control, mindfulness, and social interaction.
- Supported parents with emotional management and parenting strategies.
- Connected families to local resources to promote family functioning and client well-being.
Graduate Intern
Serenity Grove
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Conducted clinical intakes and discharges for residential substance use clients.
- Co-facilitated group classes on men's empowerment and physical wellness.
- Supported client communication with families, employers, and insurers; engaged in AMA blocking with at-risk clients.
Intern
Project Family
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Provided administrative and client-facing support to improve service efficiency.
- Assisted with clerical tasks such as printing, copying, and organizing paperwork.
- Managed client check-ins, processed payments, and maintained updated referral lists to enhance access to community resources.
Paraprofessional - Community Support Individual (CSI)
Social Empowerment Center
06.2022 - 09.2022
Crew Member
Dunkin' Donuts
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Handled closing duties including register reconciliation, food inventory, and store sanitation.
- Delivered excellent customer service at the register and drive-thru with professionalism and positivity.
- Contributed to a collaborative team culture and maintained a welcoming environment for guests.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2024
Skills
- Behavioral and emotional support for children and adolescents
- Emotional regulation
- Impulse control
- Mindfulness techniques
- Trauma-informed care
- Social skills development
- Parent coaching
- Family engagement
- Community resource navigation
- Referral
- Group facilitation
- Client advocacy
Certification
CPR Certified
Interests
Timeline
Paraprofessional - Community Support Individual (CSI)
Social Empowerment Center
09.2024 - Current
Graduate Intern
Serenity Grove
09.2024 - 04.2025
Intern
Project Family
02.2024 - 04.2024
Paraprofessional - Community Support Individual (CSI)
Social Empowerment Center
06.2022 - 09.2022
Crew Member
Dunkin' Donuts
07.2019 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Georgia
Master of Social Work -
University of Georgia
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