Janice Kobbervig
1245 Cody Drive * Bismarck, ND 58503 * 701.220.5990 * Jkobbervig@bis.midco.net
OBJECTIVE:
a position as youth intake coordinator with Vocational Rehabilitation utilizing my strong interpersonal, diagnostic, and assessment skills
EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in Social Work
April 2006

University of Mary, Bismarck, NDMinor: PsychologyGPA: 3.8Harold Schafer Emerging Leaders Academy

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:


Licensed Social Work Anticipated July 2006Crisis InterventionCPR/First Aid

PRACTICA:


Social Work & Guidance Counselor Intern Bismarck Public Schools, Bismarck, ND
January-April 2006

Facilitated counseling groups of 3-5 students covering topics such as social, training and study skills
Promoted individual programming and behavior modification for children who are challenged behaviorally and emotionally
Participated in the Child Study Meeting for both Elementary and Secondary levels
Observed students in the classroom setting to count and chart behaviors
Utilized clinical skills to draw conclusions from all the testing and evaluation tools
Co-facilitated instruction for 11th graders in the CHOICES program, an occupations/college search program

Residence Counselor Intern ND Youth Correctional Center, Mandan, ND
January-Aug. 2005

Implemented services for youth with behavioral challenges
Promoted individual programming and behavior modifications
Administered guidance and supervision to teenage males with histories of criminal behaviors
Instructed life skills training for youth and implemented individual counseling and assessment services
Participated as Co-leader in Anger Replacement and Self Awareness groups
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

Personal Care AttendantYouthworks, Bismarck, ND
September 2005-Present
OTHER EXPERIENCE:


Tutor U-Mary Student Support Services, Bismarck, ND
Aug. 2004-Present

Fitness Instructor YMCA, Bismarck, ND
June 2003-Aug.2004
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:


National Council Against Violence of Women and Children state conference participantBismarck-Mandan Drug-Alcohol Summit participantAttended Grant Writing for Dummies seminar
ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:


Student Social Work Organization-elected President
2003-2006

- Organized fund raising initiative which raised $2,000

SPURS (Community Service Organization)
2002-2004

- Performed nearly 100 hours of campus and local service

Campus Coordinator for Make a Difference Day
2004-2005

- Led food drive campaign to benefit local homeless shelter

Peer Mentor/Ambassador
2005-2006

Meals on Wheels Volunteer
2003-2006