1. Michelle Erford,LISW
512 Wrenford Lane Maumee,Ohio 43537 (419) 340-6605 mae384@nyu.edu
EDUCATION
New York University, New York, NY
Master of Science in Social Work May 2012
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
Bachelorof Science in Social Work, Bachelor of Arts in Spanish May 2011
Escuela Universitaria Cardenal Cisneros, Universidad de Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, Spain
Spring 2009, Study abroad
WORK EXPERIENCE
Faith Seeds/Semillas de Fe – Community Organizer: Oct 2014 - present
 Coordinate educationalscholarship program which benefits children living in poverty in Guatemala
 Coordinate programs that build on strengths ofindividuals in community
Behavioral Connections of Wood County – Mental Health and Substance Use Therapist: Aug 2012 – Oct 2014
 Provided mental health and substance use assessments to determine appropriate recommendations
 Facilitated women’s intensive outpatient and adolescent substance use treatment groups
 Communicated with probation officers to ensure safety and provide for most appropriate treatment
 Provided culturally competent services and addressed cultural needs including interpretation
 Provided translation and interpretation services for monolingual Spanish speaking clients to allow clients
to fully participate in substance use and mental health services
Behavioral Connections of Wood County – Prevention Partners Program Coordinator: May 2012 – Oct 2014
 Organized fundraising events and wrote grants to provide sustainable funding
 Provided alcohol and otherdrug direct and indirect prevention services to community
 Coordinated PASA Teen Board comprised of 40 teens who engage in youth-led AOD prevention through
various volunteeropportunities
 Collaborated with multiple organizations, businesses and agencies to build a safer community
 Recruited youth for PASA Teen Board program
 Implemented multiple social marketing campaigns and events designed to prevent drug and alcohol use,
bullying, and suicide and promote positive mental health.
INTERNSHIPS
Rocking the Boat, Bronx, NY – Social Work Intern: August 2011 – May 2012
 Counseled high schoolstudents in the South Bronx and aided seniors with college application process.
 Facilitated life skills groups that addressed diversity, stress management, and conflict resolution.
Adelante Latino Resource Center, Inc., Toledo, OH – Social Work Intern: August 2010 – May 2011
 Co-facilitated group sessions in Spanish language about pregnancy and parenting.
 Provided supportive and case management services to clients whose primary language is Spanish.
SKILLS
Language: Fluent in Spanish
Computer: Proficient using Microsoft Office and otherprograms for confidential records and notes
Training: First Aid and CPR certified, trained in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Guatemala Missions - Interpreter/Youth Leader: July 2006 – Present
 Promote education and life skills to girls living in an orphanage,translate for mission team.
ACTIVITIES
 National Association of Social Workers – Member: April 2012 - present