Sharon Pettyjohn 51 Whispering Oaks Drive Staunton, Virginia 24401

April 1, 2014 Director of Human Resources Sherry Napolitan United Methodist Family Services 3900 West Broad Street Richmond, Virginia 23230

Dear Sherry Napolitan: This application serves to apply for the Part-Time Mentor (PRN) position in South Hill. I hold a Masters in Social Work degree, and I have experience working with youth court-ordered to participate in substance abuse services. I offer maturity, dependability, trustworthiness, compassion, and passion in delivering comprehensive services and crisis intervention. It has been several years since I worked directly with youth. After receiving the MSW degree in 1999, I utilized my social work education and skills in the mission field. I found a natural ability to function efficiently in other cultures where other languages were spoken. Secondly, the Strength-Based perspective was my approach in working with people living in poverty. I am called to teach and model Gods promises to youth and their families. I offer a commitment to collaboration with professionals, families, and youth in implementing service plans. I spent time counseling an adolescent female who was at risk of being placed in foster care. She was able to remain in her home as a result the discussions we had about her situation. I worked extensively with a family composed of single mom and three teenage daughters who each became pregnant. I was able to refer them to community resources and provide insight on communication styles and needs within the family. I look forward to a discussion about the unique perspective I can bring while applying professional and therapeutic skills for youth in the UMFS program.

Sincerely, Sharon Pettyjohn, MSW

Sharon Pettyjohn
51 Whispering Oaks Drive Staunton, Virginia 24401 Home 540.885.5517 Cell: 540.294.3316 sharpttyj@hotmail.com

EDUCATION Masters in Social Work 1999 Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia Child Development Associate Certificate 1992 Dabney Lancaster Community College, Clifton Forge, Virginia Bachelor of Science in Social Work 1982 Longwood University, Farmville, Virginia EXPERIENCE Social Work Intern September1998 - May 1999

Provide Substance abuse counseling for court-ordered adolescents. Facilitate female group addressing life issues developing better communication skills and problem-solving techniques. Plan and lead conflict resolution group for junior high students to develop self-respect and respect for others enhancing problem-solving skills. Communicate with school personnel. Documentation.

Case Manager

Summer - 1998

Case management and crisis stabilization services for domestic violence victims seeking court intervention. Write progress reports for court appearances advocating for customer needs. Offer referral information to customers. Transport customers to court hearings and appointments. Documentation of contacts as well as customer status and progress with court orders.

Social Work Intern

September 1997 - May 1998

Conduct home visits collecting social history for juvenile delinquents. Present written social history reports advocating for customer and family needs at court hearings. Documentation of contacts for a complete report. Respond to family crisis with guidance, counsel, and referral information. Apply knowledge of child development and substance abuse symptoms utilizing Strength-Based skills.

Family Service Worker

June 1997 - April 1994

Develop and implement family service plan according to agency guidelines and parental contributions. Prepare and conduct monthly educational parent programs and engaging activities. Assist parents in becoming monthly classroom volunteers. Communicate with school personnel and agencies. Adhere to OSHA requirements. Ensure parents completed required health requirements.

Youth With A Mission (YWAM) Missionary

1999 - 2005

Participate in mission projects in Brazil, El Salvador, Haiti, Kenya, Guinea, and throughout USA. Engage in team planning for presentations such as drama, music, street evangelism, friendship evangelism. Manage Crisis Pregnancy Center day to day operations while counseling customers. Lead outreach teams at a soup kitchen. Provide hospitality in YWAM facility to outreach teams with bedding and meal preparation. Utilize a Strength based philosophy in reaching out to people.
CORE COMPENTENCIES

Adhere to Agency Guidelines Collaborate & Facilitate Services Innovative Problem Solver Conversational Spanish

Advocacy of Customer Needs Effective Crisis Interventions Complete Documentation Conversational Sign Language

Collect & Record Information Engaged Listener

Experience in Word & Excel Basic Swahili

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS Augusta Toastmasters 2013 Current Certified UMC Lay Servant In-Training 2013 Current Dramatic Presentation of The Abolitionist Movement 2014 Recording Church Council Secretary 2013 Current The Pettyjohn Education Scholarship Fund 2005 Current National Association for the Education of Young Children 1991 1993 Staunton Youth Commission 1993 1994