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1662 Cerroni Dr., Tooele, UT 84074435-850-2294[email protected] Daniel W. Powell Objective A skilled, professional position where I can use my experience and social work education to work with and assist men and women that are struggling with substance abuse, homelessness and mental health issues. Skills and Abilities Communication Excellent communication— writing, interpersonal, verbal and case documentation skills Ability to plan and facilitate effective and productive group and individual therapy Creative and intuitive problem solver who gracefully engages clients in areas of their lives including family, relationships, employment and recovery Academic University of Utah Dean’s List Golden Key International Honor Society Majored in Social Work with an emphasis in Psychology Work Well-educated and equipped with thorough understanding of human systems and conditions that cause problems, leading to a balanced perspective and sensitive care when dealing with clients Ability to resolve and deescalate conflicts in a professional and constructive manner Excellent social and interpersonal skills used in assisting clients to develop strategies to overcome addictive behaviors and lifestyles. Proficient in HMIS, UWITS, and ASAM Personal United States Air Force veteran, Enlisted, Contracts Officer Compassionate, helpful and empathic with innate intuition and understanding of human behaviors with an emphasis on substance abuse issues and homelessness Responsible and dependable with strong leadership skills Employment History 2015-Present 2013-2015 2011-2013 Coordinator, Community Engagement Case Manager Volunteers of America, Utah Homeless Youth Resource Center

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1662 Cerroni Dr., Tooele, UT [email protected]

Daniel W. PowellObjective

A skilled, professional position where I can use my experience and social work education to work with and assist men and women that are struggling with substance abuse, homelessness and mental health issues.

Skills and AbilitiesCommunication

Excellent communication— writing, interpersonal, verbal and case documentation skills Ability to plan and facilitate effective and productive group and individual therapy Creative and intuitive problem solver who gracefully engages clients in areas of their lives including family,

relationships, employment and recovery

Academic University of Utah Dean’s List Golden Key International Honor Society Majored in Social Work with an emphasis in Psychology

Work Well-educated and equipped with thorough understanding of human systems and conditions that cause problems,

leading to a balanced perspective and sensitive care when dealing with clients Ability to resolve and deescalate conflicts in a professional and constructive manner Excellent social and interpersonal skills used in assisting clients to develop strategies to overcome addictive

behaviors and lifestyles. Proficient in HMIS, UWITS, and ASAM

Personal United States Air Force veteran, Enlisted, Contracts Officer Compassionate, helpful and empathic with innate intuition and understanding of human behaviors with an

emphasis on substance abuse issues and homelessness Responsible and dependable with strong leadership skills

Employment History2015-Present2013-2015

2011-2013

Coordinator, Community EngagementCase Manager

Support Staff Coordinator/Treatment Team

Volunteers of America, UtahHomeless Youth Resource Center

Odyssey House of Utah, SLC, UT2008-20122004-2006

BSW StudentContracts Manager

University of Utah, SLC, UTEDO Corporation, SLC, UT

Education

Graduation – Fall 2012 Bachelor of Social Work University of Utah, SLC, UT

Related Course Work: Drugs and Behavior, Abnormal Behavior, Adolescent Development,